Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Cyathula (commonly referring to Cyathula officinalis or Cyathula prostrata) is a herb widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and other traditional medicinal systems. Its use for “blood poisoning”—a lay term often referring to sepsis or severe systemic infection—is rooted in historical practice rather than modern scientific evidence. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts describe Cyathula as promoting blood circulation, resolving stasis, and reducing swelling or inflammation. It is sometimes included in herbal formulations intended to clear “toxic heat” or treat abscesses and infections, which may be interpreted as addressing blood poisoning in the traditional framework.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific research directly supporting Cyathula’s efficacy or safety for treating sepsis or any condition corresponding to “blood poisoning” in modern biomedical terms. Available pharmacological studies on Cyathula focus primarily on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and circulatory effects, with only limited in vitro or animal studies suggesting mild antimicrobial or immunomodulatory activity. No clinical trials or authoritative pharmacopoeias support its use for sepsis in evidence-based medicine. Thus, while its use is justified by tradition, scientific validation is minimal, so the evidence is rated as 1 out of 5.

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