Evidence supporting the use of: Common Thatching grass
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Common Thatching Grass (Hyparrhenia rufa), also known as Imperata cylindrica in some contexts, has a history of traditional use in various African and Asian medicinal systems. In traditional medicine, the roots and sometimes the aerial parts of this grass are used as a diuretic and to support urinary tract health, including the bladder. Ethnobotanical reports from regions such as West Africa and India document its use in decoctions to promote urination, alleviate urinary retention, and sometimes assist with conditions like cystitis or bladder irritation. The rationale is generally based on observed diuretic effects and anecdotal efficacy rather than on controlled clinical trials.

Despite its longstanding use in folk medicine, there is limited scientific research to validate these traditional claims. A small number of phytochemical studies indicate that Common Thatching Grass contains flavonoids, saponins, and other compounds that might promote diuresis, but robust, peer-reviewed clinical studies in humans are lacking. As such, while its use is rooted in tradition with some preliminary pharmacological rationale, the overall evidence supporting its effectiveness in directly supporting bladder health remains modest and largely anecdotal.

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Other body systems supported by Common Thatching grass

Bladder
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Kidneys
Liver
Urinary System

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