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Source of validity: Traditional
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Botanical blends have been traditionally used to support urinary tract health and manage bladder infections, particularly in various systems of traditional medicine such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism. Common ingredients in such blends may include cranberry, uva ursi, goldenseal, and dandelion, among others. These herbs have long-standing traditional use as diuretics, urinary antiseptics, or to “cleanse” the urinary tract. For example, uva ursi (bearberry) has been used in Europe and North America for centuries to support urinary health, owing to its arbutin content, which can be converted to hydroquinone with purported antibacterial properties. Cranberry is another well-known traditional remedy, believed to help prevent bacterial adhesion to the bladder wall. However, while these uses are well-documented in traditional herbal texts and folk medicine, high-quality clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of most botanical blends for treating active bladder infection is limited. Some individual components, like cranberry, have modest scientific support for prevention of urinary tract infections, but not for treating acute infections. Most botanical blends on the market are justified primarily by tradition rather than robust scientific validation, and they are generally considered supportive rather than curative. Always consult a healthcare professional before using botanical blends for urinary tract issues, especially in the case of suspected infection, which may require medical treatment.

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