Evidence supporting the use of: Pyrola
For the body system: Kidneys
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Pyrola (commonly known as wintergreen or shinleaf) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and Asia. In these traditions, Pyrola species have been used as diuretics and to support urinary tract health, which includes indirect support for the kidneys. Historical texts and ethnobotanical records suggest that Pyrola was used for conditions such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and general kidney "weakness." Its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties were valued in folk medicine, leading to its inclusion in remedies aimed at improving kidney and urinary function.
However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Few clinical studies have been conducted on Pyrola’s effects on the kidney or urinary system. Available pharmacological research points to the presence of compounds such as arbutin, which is also found in other urinary tract herbs like bearberry (Uva ursi), and may have mild antimicrobial and diuretic actions. Still, these effects have not been rigorously studied in humans with kidney-specific endpoints. As a result, while Pyrola’s traditional use for supporting the kidney and urinary system is well-documented, strong scientific evidence is lacking, and its efficacy for these purposes remains unproven by modern research.
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