Can Sedum sarmentosum treat mammary hyperplasia?

Jun 23, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Lv Dapeng

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, Sedum sarmentosum Bunge is generally not used for the treatment of mammary hyperplasia. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely consultation and treatment at a qualified hospital. To avoid unnecessary harm to the body, it is advisable to undergo diagnosis and treatment for mammary hyperplasia under the guidance of a qualified physician. During the course of any medication, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, such as avoiding spicy and irritating foods and keeping emotional stability.

Generally speaking, stonecrop herb (Sedum sarmentosum) is not typically used to treat mastopathy (breast hyperplasia). If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely diagnosis and treatment at a qualified hospital. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Stonecrop herb primarily functions to clear heat and detoxify, promote diuresis, and resolve jaundice. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as damp-heat jaundice and abscesses. Its pharmacological effects mainly focus on anti-inflammatory and liver-protective actions. However, breast hyperplasia mainly results from endocrine disorders, particularly a relative or absolute increase in estrogen levels, which leads to hyperplasia of breast ducts and glandular epithelium along with incomplete regression. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), treatment strategies often involve soothing the liver and regulating qi, resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules, and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis. Commonly used herbs include Bupleurum (Chai Hu), Prunella vulgaris (Xia Ku Cao), and Turmeric (Yu Jin). The properties, meridian tropism, and therapeutic characteristics of stonecrop herb do not align with the etiology, pathogenesis, or treatment requirements of breast hyperplasia. Moreover, there is a lack of relevant clinical research and practical evidence confirming its definite efficacy for this condition. Therefore, stonecrop herb is generally not recommended for treating breast hyperplasia.

To avoid unnecessary harm to the body, it is recommended to undergo diagnosis and treatment for breast hyperplasia under the guidance of a qualified physician. During any medication regimen, it is important to cultivate healthy lifestyle habits, such as avoiding spicy and irritating foods, maintaining emotional stability, and performing regular breast examinations.

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Can women with mastopathy eat luffa?

Under normal circumstances, patients with mammary gland hyperplasia can eat luffa (sponge gourd), but should do so in moderation. However, attention should be paid to using light cooking methods, avoiding heavy-flavored approaches such as deep-frying, spicy or numbing seasonings. Steaming, stir-frying with little oil, making soup, or cold mixing are recommended. Patients should also control the quantity consumed to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort caused by excessive intake at one time. Additionally, the luffa should be fresh, and the diet should be balanced with other vegetables, fruits, and protein-rich foods.

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Can Sedum sarmentosum be eaten raw?

Whether *Sedum sarmentosum* (垂盆草) can be eaten raw depends on whether it is thoroughly washed and the individual's physical condition. If the *Sedum sarmentosum* is sourced safely and reliably and the individual’s constitution is suitable, it can generally be consumed. However, if there is a risk of contamination or the individual's constitution is unsuitable, it is generally not recommended. To avoid unnecessary harm to the body, it is advised to consume *Sedum sarmentosum* under the guidance of a qualified physician, especially consulting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or nutritionist before consuming it raw.