Evidence supporting the use of: Arisaema cum bile
For the body system: Mucus Membranes
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Arisaema cum bile refers to a traditional Chinese medicine preparation that combines Arisaema (the tuber of Arisaema erubescens or related species) processed with bovine bile. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this remedy—often called "Dan Nan Xing"—has been used for hundreds of years to "resolve phlegm," "dispel wind," and "clear heat," particularly in the context of treating conditions involving excessive mucus, such as coughs with thick sputum, bronchitis, or some neurological conditions with phlegm obstruction. The historical use is well-documented in TCM texts, where it is considered to have a strong effect on the respiratory system and mucus membranes by transforming thick phlegm and aiding expectoration. However, the evidence for these effects comes primarily from traditional theory and case reports rather than from well-designed scientific studies. There is very limited modern pharmacological research on this specific preparation, and any studies that exist tend to be preliminary or animal-based. Thus, while Arisaema cum bile has a longstanding traditional role in supporting the mucus membranes and treating phlegm-related disorders, robust scientific validation is lacking at present.
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Other body systems supported by Arisaema cum bile
BronchialsDigestive System
Lungs
Mucus Membranes
Respiratory System
Sinuses