Synopsis

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

Cyathula, particularly Cyathula officinalis (commonly known as Chuan Niu Xi), is a herb widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its use for supporting blood circulation and preventing blood stasis (which is conceptually linked in TCM to the prevention of blood clots) is well documented in traditional texts. TCM practitioners prescribe Cyathula for conditions described as "blood stasis," which may include symptoms such as pain, swelling, and menstrual disorders. The herb is often included in formulas intended to "invigorate the blood" and "dispel stasis."

However, scientific evidence supporting its use specifically for the prevention or treatment of blood clots (thrombosis) is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that extracts of Cyathula officinalis may have anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and mild anticoagulant properties, but robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. The rating of 2 reflects that while traditional use is strong and there are some preliminary pharmacological findings, there is insufficient high-quality scientific data to confirm efficacy or safety for this specific indication. Therefore, its application for blood clot prevention remains primarily traditional rather than evidence-based by modern medical standards.

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