Evidence supporting the use of: Hydrangea
For the body system: Bladder

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

Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in North America. Native American tribes and later, 19th-century American herbalists, used hydrangea root primarily as a remedy for various urinary tract and bladder-related issues, including kidney stones, bladder infections, and inflammation of the urinary tract. The root was typically prepared as a tea or tincture and believed to possess diuretic and lithotriptic (stone-dissolving) properties, supporting the elimination of waste and promoting urinary tract health.

However, there is limited modern scientific research to validate these traditional uses. A few laboratory studies have identified some potentially bioactive constituents in hydrangea, such as coumarins and saponins, which may have mild diuretic effects. However, these findings have not been robustly confirmed in human clinical trials, and no large-scale studies exist to establish efficacy or safety for supporting bladder health.

Overall, while hydrangea is traditionally used to support the bladder body system, current scientific evidence is insufficient. Its use today remains primarily based on traditional knowledge rather than rigorous scientific validation.

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Other body systems supported by hydrangea

Bladder
Gall Bladder
Kidneys
Prostate
Urinary System