S. glabra is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for bone and joint pain as well as bleeding disorders. It may help to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy, such as mouth sores and dry mouth. An extract of this herb was examined in the lab and is claimed to stop cancer cells from multiplying. However, this effect has not been studied in humans. Long-term adverse effects are unclear.

Sarcandra glabra

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Herba Sarcandrae

Zhong Jie Feng

Glabrous Sarcandra Herb

Cao Shan Hu; Caoshanhu
Cancer
Lab studies suggest that an extract of S. glabra can stop cancer cell division, but human data are lacking.

Radiation treatment side effects
A small observational study reported that a special preparation of S. glabra can help reduce mouth sores and dry mouth from radiation therapy. Additional studies are needed.

Bleeding disorders
Lab and animal studies suggest S. glabra can improve platelet count after chemotherapy, but this has not been studied in humans.

Bone fractures and arthritis
Although S. glabra has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for this purpose, clinical studies have not been conducted in humans.

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