Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Dyspepsia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Arisaema cum bile is an ingredient found in some traditional medicinal systems, notably in Chinese and East Asian medicine. It is a processed product made by combining the tuber of Arisaema species (often Arisaema erubescens) with animal bile, typically from pigs or cattle. In historical texts and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formularies, Arisaema cum bile is mainly recognized for its ability to "resolve phlegm," "clear heat," and "alleviate convulsions." Some classical sources also note its use for symptoms resembling indigestion, such as nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, which are sometimes grouped under the broader TCM concept of "dyspepsia." The rationale is based on the belief that "phlegm" and "dampness" can obstruct the digestive tract, thereby impairing digestion. However, there is limited to no scientific validation for its efficacy in treating dyspepsia according to modern biomedical standards. Most of the evidence supporting its use comes from historical records, classical TCM texts, and empirical use within traditional practice. There are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies published in peer-reviewed journals that substantiate its benefits specifically for dyspepsia. Therefore, the use of Arisaema cum bile for dyspepsia is justified primarily by tradition, and the supporting evidence is weak by modern scientific criteria.
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barberry
basil
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betel
bilberry
black pepper
blackberry
rice
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
fennel
flavonols
ginger
goldenseal
heartwood
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licorice root
marshmallow
mustard seed
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phellodendron amurense
plantain
plum fruit
raspberry
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
triphala
gastrodia
cardamom
papaya
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
swertia
peony
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
myrrh
chrysanthemum
dioscorea
fern
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
wood betony
white oak
indigo leaves
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Avens
Angelica
acacia
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Amomum
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Anserina
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Ananain
Abuta
Aniseed myrtle
Arisaema
Black Seed
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Blackthorn
Bicarbonate
Blepharis
Belleric myrobalan
Bistort
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Banyan
Bur-Reed
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Bitter principals
Black root
banana
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Centaury
Cinnamomum
Combretum quadrangulare
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Centaurium erythraea
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Capsaicin
Curcumen
Catechu
Campylandra fimbriata
Colombo
Corktree
Curcuma
Chirata
Costus
Colocynth
Celosia
Dianthrone
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Elephant's Head
European-Five Finger Grass
Embelia
Flueggea suffruticosa
Four leaved grass
Goldthread
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Guava
Gentianella amarella
Gallotannin
Galangal
Lotus
Little ironweed
Snakeroot (unspecified)
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