Synopsis

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

Capillary Artemisia (commonly referring to Artemisia capillaris, also known as Yin Chen Hao in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices. Its primary traditional applications are for liver diseases, jaundice, and as a choleretic agent. While there are scattered traditional references to the use of various Artemisia species in treating respiratory ailments, there is scant direct documentation supporting the use of Artemisia capillaris specifically for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Most traditional uses for respiratory conditions involve other species such as Artemisia annua or Artemisia vulgaris. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies have established its efficacy or safety for COPD. Therefore, the justification for its use in COPD is primarily based on tradition, and even this is weak and not well-documented for this specific indication. The evidence base is minimal, with no strong preclinical or clinical data supporting its use for COPD. In summary, while Capillary Artemisia is a traditional herb with recognized uses in Chinese medicine, its application for COPD lacks both scientific and robust traditional validation.

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