Evidence supporting the use of: Rhubarb
For the health condition: Blood in Urine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum), particularly in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has long been used for a variety of urinary tract disorders, including "blood in urine" (hematuria). In TCM, rhubarb is classified as a herb that "removes heat and toxins," "cools the blood," and "relieves stagnation," which are thought to contribute to conditions like hematuria. The use of rhubarb for this purpose is documented in several traditional pharmacopoeias and texts, where it is sometimes included in multi-herb formulas for urinary bleeding or related symptoms. The purported mechanisms, according to traditional views, involve its ability to clear damp-heat from the lower burner and promote blood circulation to resolve stasis. However, scientific validation for using rhubarb to treat blood in urine is limited. Some experimental studies have shown that rhubarb and its constituents (such as anthraquinones) have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and hemostatic effects, which could be theoretically relevant to urinary tract bleeding. Yet, these findings are preliminary and mostly based on animal or in vitro studies, without direct clinical evidence for efficacy in hematuria. Thus, while historical and cultural use is strong, modern scientific evidence supporting rhubarb specifically for "blood in urine" is weak or lacking.

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