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Source of validity: Traditional
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Japanese sophora (Sophora japonica), also known as Huai Hua in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used historically to address various inflammatory skin conditions, including boils. The primary rationale for its use is rooted in its traditional classification as an herb that "clears heat" and "cools the blood," which in TCM theory is often associated with the treatment of boils, carbuncles, and other skin eruptions believed to be caused by "heat toxicity" in the body. Preparations of Japanese sophora flowers or buds are typically applied topically or taken internally as part of herbal formulas designed to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Although some laboratory studies have identified bioactive compounds in Sophora japonica, such as flavonoids (notably rutin and quercetin), with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for boils specifically is lacking. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional use rather than rigorous scientific trials. There are no well-designed clinical studies that conclusively demonstrate that Japanese sophora is effective in treating boils in humans. In summary, while Japanese sophora is traditionally used in herbal medicine systems for boils and related conditions, the evidence supporting its use is primarily historical and not strongly substantiated by modern scientific research.

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