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Source of validity: Traditional
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Scrophularia root, also known as Chinese figwort or Scrophularia ningpoensis, is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and not widely recognized in Western herbalism for the treatment of hot flashes. In TCM, scrophularia root is considered a "cooling" herb and is traditionally used to clear heat, nourish yin, and reduce inflammation. Because hot flashes are interpreted in TCM as manifestations of yin deficiency and internal heat (often occurring during menopause), scrophularia root has sometimes been included in herbal formulas aimed at alleviating these symptoms. However, while its use is based on long-standing TCM theory, there is minimal direct scientific research or clinical trial data specifically supporting scrophularia root for the treatment of hot flashes or menopausal symptoms. Most available research on scrophularia relates to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, but not to its effects on hot flashes. Therefore, the justification for its use in this context is almost entirely traditional, with limited scientific validation, and the overall evidence level for this specific indication is low.

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