Evidence supporting the use of: Balsam
For the health condition: Bedwetting

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Balsam, particularly in the context of herbal medicine, refers to aromatic resins obtained from certain trees or shrubs, such as Balsam of Tolu or Balsam of Peru. The traditional use of balsam for bedwetting (enuresis) can be traced to certain folk and historical remedies. In traditional systems, balsam was sometimes included in herbal mixtures believed to strengthen the urinary tract or soothe mucous membranes, although it was not a prominent or widely-documented remedy specifically for bedwetting. The rationale behind its use was largely empirical, based on the general tonifying or anti-inflammatory properties attributed to balsamic resins.

However, there is a lack of high-quality scientific studies evaluating the efficacy or mechanism of balsam in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis. No controlled clinical trials or rigorous pharmacological investigations directly support its use for this condition. Most references to balsam in this context are anecdotal or stem from historical herbal compendia rather than evidence-based practice.

In summary, the use of balsam for bedwetting is supported primarily by tradition, not by scientific validation. Its role is minor in traditional medicine and unsupported by modern research. Thus, its evidence rating for this indication is low.

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