Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica), particularly its dried flower buds (known as "Huai Hua" in traditional Chinese medicine), has a long history of use in the management of hemorrhoids. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Pagoda Tree flower is prized for its purported abilities to clear heat, cool the blood, and stop bleeding. It is commonly included in herbal formulas intended to treat bleeding hemorrhoids and to alleviate symptoms such as swelling, pain, and itching. The traditional use is supported by centuries of empirical observation and is referenced in classical TCM texts.

However, scientific validation for its effectiveness remains limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that Pagoda Tree flower extracts possess anti-inflammatory and hemostatic (bleeding-stopping) properties, which could theoretically benefit hemorrhoid sufferers. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans are lacking, and there is insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions about its efficacy and safety for this condition by modern medical standards. As such, while the use of Pagoda Tree for hemorrhoids is well established in traditional medicine, its scientific support remains weak, meriting a modest evidence rating.

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