Synopsis

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

Dwarf lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus), also known as “Mai Men Dong” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used historically to address chest pain, especially symptoms associated with dryness, heat in the lungs, or Yin deficiency. In TCM, chest pain (“xiong bi”) is often attributed to imbalances such as phlegm accumulation, blood stasis, or Yin deficiency. Mai Men Dong is considered to nourish Yin, moisten the lungs, and clear heart irritability, and is included in various herbal formulas for these purposes.

However, direct scientific evidence supporting Dwarf lilyturf’s efficacy for chest pain (especially angina or other cardiovascular-related pain) is limited. Some preclinical studies suggest anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties of Ophiopogon japonicus extracts, but robust clinical trials in humans for chest pain are lacking. Most support for its use derives from traditional practice and historical texts rather than modern pharmacological validation. Thus, while it is used in traditional medicine for chest-related symptoms, the overall evidence base, by modern standards, remains weak.

In summary, the use of Dwarf lilyturf for chest pain is primarily justified by traditional use, with a low level of scientific evidence (rated 2/5) due to lack of well-controlled clinical research specifically targeting chest pain conditions.

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