Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Asparagus
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Asparagus, known botanically as Asparagus cochinchinensis (Tian Men Dong), is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its primary traditional indications are to nourish the yin, moisten the lungs, and clear heat, particularly in the treatment of dry coughs, throat irritation, and certain forms of constipation. While TCM texts sometimes mention its use in formulas aimed at promoting urination or addressing discomfort associated with the urinary tract, Chinese Asparagus is not a primary herb for treating kidney stones. Herbs such as Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia spp.) and Hai Jin Sha are more directly associated with kidney stone management in TCM. There is limited mention in the historical or classical literature of Chinese Asparagus being used specifically for kidney stones. Likewise, there is almost no modern scientific research examining Asparagus cochinchinensis for the treatment or prevention of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). Any use in this context would be based on its general effects on the urinary tract, rather than direct evidence or strong traditional precedent. Therefore, while Chinese Asparagus may sometimes appear in multi-herb formulas for urinary health, its use for kidney stones is only weakly supported by tradition and lacks scientific validation.

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