Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Congestion
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Arisaema cum bile (commonly referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine as "Dan Nan Xing") is a traditional herbal preparation consisting of the tuber of Arisaema erubescens that has been processed with bovine bile. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Dan Nan Xing is used to "resolve phlegm," "dispel wind," and "relieve convulsions," and is often included in formulas intended to address symptoms such as cough, sputum, and various types of respiratory congestion. The rationale in TCM is that this preparation transforms phlegm and clears heat, thereby alleviating congestion in the lungs and airways.
There is limited modern scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of Arisaema cum bile for congestion. Most of the evidence supporting its use is based on centuries of traditional practice rather than controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Some laboratory studies have identified anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties in related compounds, but these findings are preliminary and not directly tied to clinical outcomes for congestion in humans. Therefore, the use of Arisaema cum bile for congestion is primarily justified by historical and traditional use, not by robust scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Congestion
allspicebasil
beta-pinene
betel
black currant
black pepper
chamomile
citrus oil
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
horseradish
licorice root
pomegranate
quercetin
rosemary
spearmint leaf
thyme
vitamin C
wasabia japonica
zinc
squawvine
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
mugwort
malabar nut
ferula assafoetida
anise
blackboard tree
lingusticum wallichii
buckthorn
lemongrass
yerba santa
coltsfoot
sweet flag
trichosanthes
birch
eucalyptus
menthol oil
Sichuan pepper
cayenne pepper
Alcohol
akebia
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Asafoetida
Arisaema
Atractylone
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Barleria
Bitter Grass
berry
black salt
Bee products
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Citrus
Cineole
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Ephedra
European Elder
Echinacea
Elder
Essential Oil Blend
Ephedrine
gamma-terpinene
Gallesia
Ivy
Mallow
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Arisaema cum bile
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Boils
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Chest Pain
Colic (children)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Debility
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Edema
Epilepsy
Eye Problems
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernias
Inflammation
Mastitis
Neuralgia and Neuritis