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Source of validity: Traditional
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Praying mantis (specifically the ootheca, or egg case, known as "Sang Piao Xiao" in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for various urinary and reproductive conditions, including what is described as "kidney deficiency" syndromes. In TCM theory, kidney health is linked intimately to urinary tract function and reproductive vitality, so ingredients thought to "tonify the kidney" are often used for symptoms such as frequent urination, enuresis (bedwetting), and sometimes for urinary tract infections or kidney-related complaints. However, these uses are based almost exclusively on traditional concepts and not on modern biomedical science. There is a lack of high-quality scientific studies evaluating the efficacy or mechanisms of praying mantis ootheca in the treatment of kidney infections as understood in Western medicine (i.e., bacterial nephritis). Existing research is either very limited or focused on other aspects such as immune modulation or general urinary support, but not on treating kidney infections. Therefore, while praying mantis ootheca is included in some traditional formulas for urinary issues, its application for kidney infections lacks robust scientific validation. The evidence remains primarily traditional, and modern clinical support is minimal.

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