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Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema species (commonly known as "Jack-in-the-pulpit" or "cobra lily") have a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the processed tuber of Arisaema (often referred to as "Tian Nan Xing") is used for various purposes, including the treatment of swellings, abscesses, and, less commonly, ulcerations—usually as a topical application after proper detoxification due to its natural toxicity. The rationale stems from its supposed ability to "resolve phlegm" and "disperse swelling," which in TCM theory could include some types of external ulcerations, though it is not a primary remedy for this condition.

There is little to no scientific research directly supporting the efficacy or safety of Arisaema species for the treatment of external ulcerations. Reports of its use are almost exclusively in ethnobotanical or traditional medical literature, and modern studies are lacking. Furthermore, raw Arisaema tubers are toxic and must be carefully processed to avoid irritation or poisoning, which limits its practical application outside traditional practice. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in ulcerations, this is not strongly emphasized nor widely practiced, and evidence remains weak.

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