Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema (commonly known as Jack-in-the-pulpit or Chinese Arisaema, with species such as Arisaema triphyllum and Arisaema erubescens) has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other herbal traditions. In TCM, processed Arisaema (especially Arisaema erubescens, known as Tian Nan Xing) is used to "resolve phlegm" and alleviate symptoms associated with "phlegm-dampness," which may include certain types of congestion. Some TCM sources suggest that this includes not only respiratory/phlegmatic congestion but also conditions interpreted as "phlegm nodules," which could be loosely associated with lymphatic congestion or swelling. However, the connection between these traditional concepts and the Western biomedical understanding of lymphatic congestion is indirect and not clearly established. There is little to no clinical or pharmacological research specifically validating the use of Arisaema for lymphatic congestion by modern scientific standards. Most available evidence is based on traditional practices, and the herb is generally used under strict processing, as raw Arisaema is toxic. Therefore, while there is a traditional basis for its use in treating symptoms that might overlap with lymphatic congestion, there is insufficient scientific validation or direct evidence supporting its efficacy for this specific indication.

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