Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea, a genus of flowering plants commonly known as coneflowers, has a long history of use in traditional and folk medicine, particularly among Native American tribes and later in Western herbalism. Its applications have centered primarily around boosting immune function and treating colds, flu, and upper respiratory tract infections. Traditional uses also included a variety of infections and inflammatory conditions, with some anecdotal reports and historical texts suggesting its use for urinary tract and bladder infections. However, these uses are largely based on empirical, non-systematic historical practices rather than controlled studies.

Scientific evidence supporting Echinacea for the treatment or prevention of bladder infections (urinary tract infections, UTIs) is minimal. Most modern research has focused on respiratory illnesses, with only sporadic and low-quality studies investigating its effects on UTIs. There is no robust clinical trial data demonstrating efficacy for bladder infections, and systematic reviews generally do not support its use for this condition. Consequently, while Echinacea may appear in some traditional remedies for bladder infections, its use for this purpose is supported by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the overall quality of evidence is low.

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