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Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema cum bile (commonly referring to Arisaema erubescens or related species processed with animal bile) is a traditional ingredient found in some formulations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, Arisaema cum bile is primarily used to resolve phlegm, dispel wind, and relieve convulsions, but it is also included in some compound formulas addressing edema, particularly when edema is attributed to "phlegm-dampness" or obstruction of fluid metabolism in the body. The rationale in TCM is based on syndrome differentiation, where herbs are chosen to address underlying imbalances rather than specific biomedical diseases. There is little to no scientific evidence from modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies to validate the use of Arisaema cum bile specifically for edema in the biomedical sense (i.e., fluid accumulation due to heart, kidney, or liver dysfunction). Most references to its use come from classical or modern TCM literature, and its inclusion in formulas is based on empirical application over centuries. No randomized controlled trials or mechanistic studies directly supporting its effectiveness in treating edema are available in English-language biomedical literature as of 2024. Therefore, its use for edema is justified mainly by traditional practice, and the overall evidence supporting this use is considered weak by modern scientific standards.

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