Synopsis

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

Ardisia species, particularly Ardisia japonica (commonly known as marlberry or "zi bei tian ji" in traditional Chinese medicine), have been historically used in East Asian herbal medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Ardisia japonica is sometimes included in formulas for conditions associated with kidney deficiency, which, according to TCM theory, may manifest as enuresis (bedwetting) in children. While classical materia medica texts and some compendium of TCM formulations mention Ardisia among the herbs used for enuresis, it is rarely the main ingredient, and its use is based on traditional doctrine rather than empirical evidence.

There is no robust scientific validation from modern clinical trials to support the efficacy of Ardisia (of any species) specifically for the treatment of bedwetting. Pharmacological studies on Ardisia species have focused on anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective effects, but not on urinary or neurological mechanisms relevant to enuresis. Thus, while there is a traditional precedent for its use in this context, the evidence is weak and anecdotal, and there are no controlled studies to substantiate its efficacy or safety for treating bedwetting.

In summary, the use of Ardisia for bedwetting is rooted in traditional practice, but lacks strong traditional prominence and has essentially no modern scientific support.

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