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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) has a longstanding place in traditional medicine, particularly within systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In TCM, dodder seed (Cuscuta chinensis, known as Tu Si Zi) has been used for centuries as a tonic for the kidneys and the liver. According to TCM theory, bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is often attributed to kidney qi deficiency or instability of the bladder, and dodder seed is thought to "restrain essence" and "stabilize the kidney," thereby reducing involuntary urine leakage in children and adults alike.

Historical texts and herbal manuals frequently recommend dodder seed as part of formulas to treat bedwetting and related urinary problems. However, when it comes to scientific validation, clinical studies specifically examining dodder’s efficacy for bedwetting are lacking. Most modern research on dodder focuses on its antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and reproductive health effects, with little to no direct investigation into its impact on urinary incontinence or nocturnal enuresis.

In summary, the use of dodder for bedwetting is rooted in traditional medical systems rather than modern scientific research. While it is a well-documented remedy in TCM for urinary and reproductive complaints, there is minimal high-quality clinical evidence to substantiate its effectiveness for bedwetting by contemporary scientific standards.

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