Evidence supporting the use of: Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
For the body system: Bladder

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

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

Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis), also known as Southern Prickly Ash, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems, particularly among Native American and early American practitioners. It has been utilized for a variety of ailments, with some references to its use for urinary tract complaints or to “support the bladder.” Historical sources suggest preparations from the bark or berries were sometimes employed as diuretics or to address conditions involving urinary discomfort or mild infections. However, documentation is sparse and often generalized, with most references focusing on its role as a stimulant, tonic, or remedy for toothaches and rheumatism rather than specific bladder conditions.

Scientific validation for its use specifically in supporting bladder health is lacking. Modern research on Zanthoxylum species has primarily investigated antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, but robust clinical studies examining effects on the bladder or urinary system are absent. The rating reflects the traditional, albeit weak and nonspecific, precedent for its use rather than solid pharmacological evidence.

More about Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
More about Bladder

Products containing Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.