Evidence supporting the use of: Houttynia
For the health condition: Phlebitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Houttuynia cordata, commonly known as Houttuynia, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It is sometimes applied for conditions involving inflammation, including phlebitis (inflammation of veins). Traditional texts often describe Houttuynia as having "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties, and it is included in some herbal formulations aimed at reducing swelling and inflammation. However, direct references to its use specifically for phlebitis are limited mostly to traditional practice rather than systematic documentation.

On the scientific side, Houttuynia has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities in preclinical studies, which theoretically could be relevant to inflammatory vascular conditions like phlebitis. However, there is a lack of robust clinical trials or direct scientific research specifically evaluating Houttuynia for the treatment of phlebitis in humans. The existing evidence is largely anecdotal or based on traditional use. Therefore, while the herb has some pharmacological activities that might be beneficial, its use for phlebitis is primarily justified by traditional practice, with limited supporting evidence from modern research.

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