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Smilax glabra
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Thornless climbing vine of southern China used in TCM, particularly for mercury poisoning and syphilis treatment.
Thornless climbing vine of southern China used in TCM, particularly for mercury poisoning and syphilis treatment. Key active compounds include astilbin, engeletin, isoengeletin.
astilbin, along with engeletin and isoengeletin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Smilax glabra. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stabilizes hepatocyte membranes and supports liver regeneration.
Mercury chelation traditional
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Liver protection
Traditional TCM herb for heavy metal detoxification especially mercury
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used for syphilis and skin infections in Chinese medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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