Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Fritillary
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

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

Sichuan Fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known as "Chuan Bei Mu" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for conditions involving chest congestion and pain, especially when associated with phlegm or cough. In classical TCM texts, it is described as having the ability to "clear heat and transform phlegm," as well as to "moisten the lungs and stop cough." Chest pain in the context of TCM is often interpreted as a symptom connected to phlegm accumulation or constrained lung qi, rather than the specific biomedical diagnosis of angina or myocardial ischemia.

The traditional use of Sichuan Fritillary for chest pain is largely based on centuries of empirical observation rather than modern clinical trials. While some contemporary pharmacological studies have suggested that Fritillaria species contain alkaloids with expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and possible antitussive effects, there is little direct scientific evidence connecting these effects to the alleviation of chest pain, especially in the context of cardiovascular disease. Thus, the rating of 2 reflects a relatively weak level of evidence by modern standards, based mainly on traditional usage and some pharmacological plausibility, but lacking robust clinical data.

In summary, the use of Sichuan Fritillary for chest pain is justified by traditional practice and theory, rather than by rigorous scientific validation for the specific indication of chest pain.

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