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Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema amurense, also known as Amur Jack-in-the-pulpit, has a history of use in traditional East Asian medicine. In Chinese medicine, its processed tuber (Tian Nan Xing) is employed primarily as an expectorant, antispasmodic, and for dispelling wind-phlegm, particularly in cases of convulsions, dizziness, or paralysis. Historical records, such as the Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu), mention its use for treating various “internal wind” conditions, which could include symptoms akin to colic, but it is not specifically or prominently cited as a remedy for adult colic in classical texts. Any application for adult colic is thus based on broader traditional concepts of treating abdominal pain or spasms rather than direct evidence or testimony for this specific indication. Furthermore, there is minimal modern scientific research investigating or supporting the use of Arisaema amurense for colic in adults. Most available studies focus on its toxicity, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor properties rather than gastrointestinal complaints. Therefore, its use for adult colic is rooted in general traditional practice rather than strong historical or scientific validation.

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