Evidence supporting the use of: Mezoneuron benthamianum
For the health condition: Kidney Infection
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
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Mezoneuron benthamianum, a leguminous plant found in parts of Africa, has been documented in ethnobotanical literature as being used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes, including the management of kidney-related ailments and infections. Historical records and surveys of local medicinal practices, especially within West African communities, note the use of its leaves, bark, or roots in decoctions or infusions administered for urinary tract problems, kidney pain, or symptoms suggestive of kidney infections. However, these uses are based on traditional knowledge and anecdotal evidence passed down through generations rather than formal clinical evaluation.
There is a paucity of peer-reviewed scientific research specifically investigating the efficacy of Mezoneuron benthamianum for kidney infections. While some laboratory studies have explored the general antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of extracts from this plant, no rigorous clinical trials or pharmacological studies have established its safety or effectiveness in treating kidney infections in humans. Therefore, the use of Mezoneuron benthamianum for kidney infections is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific evidence, and its traditional use should be approached with caution until further research is available.
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Other health conditions supported by Mezoneuron benthamianum
Abdominal PainArthritis
Backache
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diarrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
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Gout
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