Evidence supporting the use of: Anemarrhena asphodeloides
For the body system: Pancreas Head

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Anemarrhena asphodeloides, known as Zhimu in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used for centuries primarily to "clear heat," "nourish yin," and "moisten dryness." In TCM theory, its applications include conditions that may involve symptoms such as thirst, irritability, and dryness, which can be loosely associated with diabetes and metabolic disorders—conditions involving pancreatic function. However, this association is based on traditional symptom patterns, not on anatomical or physiological understanding of the pancreas as recognized in modern biomedicine.

There is limited modern scientific evidence to support the direct use of Anemarrhena asphodeloides for pancreatic health. Some lab and animal studies suggest potential antidiabetic effects, such as lowering blood glucose and improving insulin sensitivity, but these data are preliminary and not specific to the anatomical pancreas head. No robust clinical trials confirm efficacy for human pancreatic disorders. Thus, the use of Anemarrhena asphodeloides for supporting the "Pancreas Head body system" is primarily justified by its traditional use in broader metabolic and "heat" conditions, rather than by scientific validation or targeted anatomical rationale.

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