Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese rice paper plant
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
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The Chinese rice paper plant (Tetrapanax papyrifer) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily as a diuretic and to support urinary health, including the bladder. In TCM, its pith (Tong Cao) is believed to promote urination, clear heat, and facilitate lactation. It is often used in herbal formulas to address conditions like urinary difficulty, edema, and damp-heat in the lower burner (which encompasses the bladder). However, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is based on traditional usage and historical texts rather than modern scientific studies. There is a lack of rigorous clinical trials or pharmacological studies validating its effects specifically on the bladder or urinary system in humans. The plant contains some bioactive compounds, such as saponins, but their relevance to bladder health has not been established in scientific literature. Therefore, while the Chinese rice paper plant has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for supporting the bladder and urinary tract, its efficacy remains unproven by contemporary scientific standards.

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