Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the treatment of various types of internal bleeding, especially in the lungs and stomach, such as hemoptysis (coughing up blood), hematemesis (vomiting blood), and bleeding from trauma. The traditional rationale is that Bai Ji acts to astringe and stop bleeding by promoting tissue regeneration and facilitating wound healing. Ancient texts, such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and subsequent materia medica, consistently list Bai Ji as an herb with strong hemostatic properties, particularly effective for bleeding associated with ulcers and erosions.

Modern scientific research is limited but does provide some support for these traditional uses. Several in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts of Bai Ji can promote coagulation, enhance platelet aggregation, and stimulate wound healing, lending some pharmacological credibility to its traditional applications. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and most evidence comes from case reports, animal studies, or in vitro experiments. Thus, while scientific validation is emerging, the primary justification remains rooted in tradition, supported by partial pharmacological evidence.

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