Evidence supporting the use of: Hydrangea
For the body system: Prostate

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens), particularly its root, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine for urinary tract and prostate health. In North American folk medicine, hydrangea root was used by Indigenous peoples and later by settlers as a remedy for kidney and bladder stones, as well as for various urinary tract issues, which sometimes included symptoms associated with the prostate, such as difficulty urinating.

However, the evidence supporting its use for prostate health is almost entirely anecdotal and based on traditional herbal practices rather than rigorous scientific research. There are very few modern clinical studies, and none that robustly validate hydrangea's efficacy specifically for prostate conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostatitis. The traditional rationale is thought to be due to hydrangea’s purported diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically ease urinary symptoms sometimes linked to prostate problems. Despite this, neither the active compounds nor their mechanisms have been clearly identified or validated for prostate health in scientific literature.

In summary, hydrangea’s use for supporting the prostate is rooted in traditional herbalism and lacks strong scientific validation. It is not a mainstream or evidence-based ingredient for prostate health in modern clinical practice.

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Other body systems supported by hydrangea

Bladder
Gall Bladder
Kidneys
Prostate
Urinary System