Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Microtea debilis, commonly known as "Guinea Hen Weed" or "Epazote de zorrillo," is used in traditional medicine in parts of South America and the Caribbean. Among its various folk uses, it has been employed as a remedy for urinary tract issues, including bladder infections. Traditional healers often prepare decoctions or infusions from its leaves or aerial parts, believed to exert diuretic and antimicrobial effects—a rationale for its use in urinary complaints.

However, the scientific evidence supporting these uses is minimal. A few phytochemical screenings indicate the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and alkaloids, which theoretically could have antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Still, there are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically demonstrating efficacy against bladder infections or urinary tract pathogens. The bulk of support for its use is thus anecdotal, rooted in ethnobotanical surveys or traditional knowledge rather than contemporary scientific validation.

In summary, while Microtea debilis has a documented history of use for bladder-related ailments in folk medicine, current scientific evidence does not substantiate its efficacy for treating or supporting bladder infections.

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