Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

"Amor seco" is a common name used in Latin America for several plant species, most frequently Desmodium adscendens or Bidens pilosa. Both plants have a history of use in traditional medicine, but the use of "Amor seco" for prostatitis specifically is rooted primarily in folk tradition rather than scientific validation. In various ethnobotanical surveys, Desmodium adscendens and related species have been reported as remedies for urinary tract problems, inflammation, and sometimes conditions described as "prostate trouble" or urinary difficulties in older men, which may include prostatitis. These uses are documented in traditional medicine practices in Central and South America, where decoctions or infusions are consumed for their purported anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials evaluating "Amor seco" for prostatitis specifically. While some phytochemical analyses show these plants contain flavonoids and other compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, direct evidence for efficacy in prostatitis is minimal or absent. The traditional use appears to be based on empirical observations rather than systematic research. As such, the evidence supporting "Amor seco" for prostatitis is limited and should be considered anecdotal, warranting a low evidence rating.

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