Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Cabbage
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) has been used in certain traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices as a dietary component believed to support liver health and aid in the treatment of jaundice. In traditional medicine, jaundice is often associated with "damp-heat" in the liver and gallbladder, and foods with cooling and moistening properties, such as Chinese cabbage, are sometimes recommended as part of a broader dietary regimen. However, specific use of Chinese cabbage as a primary treatment for jaundice is not prominent in classical TCM texts, and its use is more as a supportive food rather than a direct medicinal intervention.

From a scientific standpoint, there is little to no direct evidence from clinical trials or pharmacological studies to support the efficacy of Chinese cabbage in treating jaundice in adults. While Chinese cabbage is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, and is considered beneficial for general health, these properties have not been specifically linked to improvements in liver function or bilirubin metabolism in the context of jaundice. Therefore, its use is justified by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the quality of evidence supporting its use for this purpose is low.

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