Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Tinospora
For the health condition: Neuralgia and Neuritis

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Tinospora, known as Tinospora sinensis or Tinospora cordifolia (more common in Indian medicine), is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various ailments, including pain and inflammation. Its use for neuralgia (nerve pain) and neuritis (nerve inflammation) is rooted in its general application as a remedy for "wind-damp" conditions, which are thought in TCM theory to underlie neurological and rheumatic symptoms. Classic TCM texts mention Tinospora as a tonic for the immune system and as an agent to reduce swelling and relieve pain, but there is no specific documentation of its use exclusively for neuralgia or neuritis.

Scientific studies investigating the effects of Tinospora sinensis on nerve pain or nerve inflammation are limited. Some in vitro and animal research suggest general anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, which could theoretically benefit conditions involving nerve inflammation. However, there is a lack of robust clinical data or controlled human trials directly supporting its use for neuralgia or neuritis. Therefore, while its application in these conditions is supported by traditional usage and the herb's role in broader anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving formulas, the scientific evidence is sparse, and efficacy for these specific neurological conditions remains largely unvalidated by modern clinical research.

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