Evidence supporting the use of: Cordyceps
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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

Cordyceps has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it has been employed to support liver health and treat conditions such as hepatitis. Traditionally, Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris were believed to possess properties that replenish the kidneys, soothe the lungs, and improve overall vitality, which in TCM theory is often connected to liver function and recovery from liver diseases. There are numerous anecdotal and historical records describing its use as a supportive remedy for hepatitis, particularly for fatigue and weakness associated with chronic liver conditions.

From a scientific perspective, laboratory studies (in vitro and in vivo) have suggested that Cordyceps extracts may have hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. Some animal studies have shown that Cordyceps can reduce markers of liver damage and improve liver function. However, human clinical trials are limited, small in scale, and generally of low methodological quality. Very few well-designed clinical trials directly address hepatitis patients, and the evidence remains insufficient to recommend Cordyceps as a primary or adjunctive therapy for hepatitis based on current scientific standards.

In summary, while Cordyceps is widely used in traditional medicine for liver support and hepatitis, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for hepatitis is preliminary and not robust. Its use for this purpose remains primarily justified by tradition rather than high-quality scientific validation.

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