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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Huang Hua, which translates to "yellow flower" in Chinese, can refer to several different plants in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but it is most commonly associated with Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) or Hypericum monogynum. In the context of amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), "Huang Hua" is traditionally used in TCM formulas to "invigorate the blood" and "regulate menstruation." The use of safflower (Hong Hua, often confused with Huang Hua due to similar pronunciation) is more established, but in some regions, "Huang Hua" is used for similar purposes, particularly in folk medicine.

The rationale for its use in amenorrhea stems from the TCM theory that amenorrhea can be caused by blood stasis or deficiency, and herbs that move or nourish blood are believed to restore normal menstruation. There is limited pharmacological or clinical research specifically validating the efficacy of Huang Hua for amenorrhea in biomedical terms. Most evidence is anecdotal or based on case series within TCM practice, rather than randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews. Therefore, the justification for using Huang Hua to treat amenorrhea is primarily traditional, with a moderate historical precedent but weak scientific validation.

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