Evidence supporting the use of: Trichosanthes
For the health condition: Bleeding (internal)

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

Trichosanthes (particularly the root, known as Trichosanthis Radix or "Tian Hua Fen" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a long history of use in various East Asian medical systems. It is primarily used for its cooling, moistening, and detoxifying properties. In traditional practice, Trichosanthes is sometimes included in herbal formulas to address internal bleeding, such as hemoptysis (coughing up blood), hematemesis (vomiting blood), or other bleeding symptoms associated with heat and toxin accumulation. Historical texts, such as the Chinese pharmacopoeia and classic materia medica, mention its use for "clearing heat" and "relieving toxicity," which are occasionally linked to bleeding disorders in TCM theory. However, the direct evidence for efficacy in stopping internal bleeding is limited to case reports and anecdotal use. Modern scientific research on Trichosanthes focuses mostly on its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects, with little rigorous clinical data supporting its use for bleeding specifically. Thus, while the use of Trichosanthes for internal bleeding is justified by traditional practices and historical precedent, robust scientific validation is lacking, and the evidence base is weak by modern standards.

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