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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sesbania, particularly Sesbania grandiflora (also known as Agati or vegetable hummingbird), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems in South and Southeast Asia. In Ayurvedic and folk medicine, various parts of the Sesbania plant have been used for their purported medicinal properties, including diuretic effects. Edema, characterized by the accumulation of fluid in tissues, is often treated traditionally using diuretics to promote fluid excretion. The leaves, flowers, or seeds of Sesbania have sometimes been administered in decoctions or infusions for conditions involving swelling or water retention, partly due to their believed ability to increase urine output. However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. While some phytochemical studies suggest the plant contains saponins, flavonoids, and other compounds with possible diuretic or anti-inflammatory properties, rigorous clinical trials in humans specifically evaluating its efficacy for edema are lacking. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on animal studies with limited relevance to human health. Therefore, the use of Sesbania for treating edema is primarily justified by traditional knowledge and practices rather than robust scientific evidence.

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