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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Tinospora (Tinospora sinensis or related species such as Tinospora cordifolia, sometimes known as "Guduchi" in Ayurvedic medicine) has been traditionally used in Chinese and other Asian systems of medicine for a variety of ailments, including immune-related conditions. Historical records and ethnobotanical sources point to its use as a general immune tonic, to "remove toxins," and to help with chronic diseases that may be autoimmune in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis or chronic fevers, although the explicit concept of autoimmune disease is modern. The plant contains alkaloids, diterpenoids, and polysaccharides, some of which have demonstrated immunomodulatory or anti-inflammatory effects in animal or in vitro studies. However, clinical evidence in humans is very limited, especially regarding true autoimmune disorders (such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, or type 1 diabetes). Most supportive data come from traditional use and preclinical research, rather than robust human trials. Therefore, while there is a tradition of use for immune-related and possibly autoimmune conditions, current scientific validation is weak, and safety in autoimmune populations is not well established. In summary, the use of Chinese Tinospora for autoimmune disorders is primarily justified by traditional practice rather than strong scientific evidence.

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