Evidence supporting the use of: Eupolyphaga sinensis
For the health condition: Endometriosis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Eupolyphaga sinensis, also known as “Tu Bie Chong” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is primarily used in TCM for its purported properties to “break up blood stasis,” “remove masses,” and promote circulation. Endometriosis, understood in TCM as a condition involving blood stasis and abdominal masses, has traditionally been treated with herbs and animal products that are believed to resolve these pathologies. Eupolyphaga sinensis is one such ingredient and has a long history of use in formulas aimed at alleviating symptoms associated with blood stasis, such as pain and palpable masses.
However, there is minimal modern scientific evidence directly assessing the efficacy or mechanisms of Eupolyphaga sinensis for endometriosis. While some pharmacological studies have explored its anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties, these are mostly preclinical and not specific to endometriosis. Clinical studies or systematic reviews directly linking Eupolyphaga sinensis to improvements in endometriosis symptoms in humans are lacking.
In summary, its use is justified primarily by tradition rather than robust scientific validation. The evidence supporting its use for endometriosis specifically is limited, and its inclusion in formulas is mainly based on TCM theory and historical precedent.
Other ingredients used for Endometriosis
black cohoshchaste tree
turmeric
curcumin
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
evening primrose oil
genistein
ginger
green tea
licorice root
omega-3 fatty acids
resveratrol
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
vitamin E
wild yam
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
peony
trichosanthes
polyphenols
Achyranthes
Anamu
Anti-aromatase
Boswellic Acid
Boswellia
Cohosh
Caryophyllene
Curcuma
Other health conditions supported by Eupolyphaga sinensis
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Anemia
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (general)
Cuts
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Eczema
Edema
Endometriosis
Fatigue