Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the health condition: Eye Problems
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Arisaema cum bile (commonly referring to Arisaema species processed with animal bile, often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a history of traditional use, particularly in Chinese herbal medicine. In classical TCM texts, Arisaema cum bile is said to "clear phlegm," "calm wind," and "relieve convulsions," and is sometimes indicated for use in treating eye conditions characterized by "phlegm misting the orifices"—a concept within TCM that relates to blurred vision or clouding of the eyes. However, these uses are based on traditional theories rather than modern biomedical understanding. There is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies validating its efficacy or safety for eye problems according to modern scientific standards. Most references to Arisaema cum bile for eye issues are anecdotal or appear in compilations of traditional formulas, rather than in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Thus, while there is traditional precedent for using Arisaema cum bile to support certain eye conditions within the TCM framework, scientific validation is currently lacking, and the overall quality of evidence is low (rated as 1 out of 5).
Other ingredients used for Eye Problems
alpha-caroteneanthocyanins
berry flavor
beta-carotene
bilberry
blueberry
carrot
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
turmeric
fennel
flavonols
goldenseal
green tea
hypromellose
Japanese sophora
lutein
mango
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
rutin
selenium
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
zeaxanthin
zinc
chickweed
nut grass
boxthorne
chrysanthemum
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
Avens
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
Bai Ji
beta-zeacarotene
berry
Bioflavonoids
Bassia scoparia
Carotene (unspecified)
Carthamus
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eyebright
Flavonoids
Flavoglycosides
fibroblast growth factor
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Little ironweed
Sumac
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