Evidence supporting the use of: Galium
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of Galium (commonly referring to plants in the Galium genus, such as Galium aparine, also known as cleavers or bedstraw) for urinary tract infections (UTIs) is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine. In traditional European and Native American practices, Galium species have been used as a diuretic and to "cool" the urinary tract, with the aim of relieving symptoms of UTIs and other urinary complaints. The plant was often prepared as a tea or infusion and administered for its purported ability to increase urine flow and flush the urinary system.
However, contemporary scientific studies validating the effectiveness of Galium for treating or preventing UTIs are scant. Modern literature offers little in the way of clinical trials or laboratory research that confirms significant antibacterial or anti-inflammatory actions relevant to UTIs. The evidence supporting its use is mostly anecdotal or based on traditional texts rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. Some phytochemical studies have identified the presence of iridoid glycosides and other compounds in Galium species, but these have not been directly linked to efficacy against urinary pathogens in well-designed studies.
In conclusion, while Galium has a history of traditional use for urinary tract conditions, there is minimal scientific evidence to substantiate its effectiveness for this purpose. Its rating reflects the predominance of traditional over scientific support.
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barberry
bearberry
berberine
berry flavor
black currant
radish
cassia bark
celery
cranberry
cucumber
D-mannose
dandelion
dong quai root
Melon
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
fenugreek
fruit blend (proprietary)
fu ling
gokhru
goldenseal
green tea
hibiscus
Indian gum arabic tree
honeysuckle
knotweed
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus jensenii
Lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
lophatherum leaf
Methenamine
okra
ophiopogon root
pumpkin
pygeum
sage
vitamin C
Watercress
Watermelon
Mulberry
sarsaparilla
cardamom
smilax
Swertia
goldenrod
pau d'arco
juniper berries
cornsilk
buchu
birch
couch grass
sheep's sorrel
hydrangea
purslane
coix
shepherd's purse
goji berry
gravel root
Akebia
apple cider vinegar
Angelica
arbutin
Agave
Agrimony
Aronia melanocarpa
Achyranthes
anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Alchemilla
asafoetida
aucubin
Aerva lanata
Adzuki bean
Agrimonia pilosa
Alisma
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
bergenin
Berberis (unspecified)
big quaking grass
bael
black gram
Bauhinia
baobab
baicalin
Bergenia
bottle gourd
cloudberry
Cucurbita
coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
carvacrol
chanca piedra
Coconut Water
Cistus
cubeb
Crinum latifolium
Coin-leaf desmodium
corn
carambola
Cynodon dactylon
currant
dwarf morning glory
Desmodium
Euryale seed
fleabane
Graviola
Galium
Guazuma ulmifolia
heather
horse gram
Houttuynia
hydroxyquinoline
Java tea
Job\'s tears
Kachnar
knotgrass
Lactobacillus plantarum
lime
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lomatium
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lophira lanceolata
Lespedeza capitata
Long Buchu
lingonberry
Lactobacillus
Loranthus
Lysimachia
Longleaf buchu
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mung bean
Marsh Tea
Mormon Tea
Methyl arbutin
mannose
manzanita
Oldenlandia diffusa
Ovate Buchu
Pata de Vaca
Phragmites
Pepper Bark Tree
Pelargonium
Pareira
Pedalium
Pedra hume
Pipsissewa
Pyrola
Palo Azul
rosthorn snake gourd
Rhus coriaria
Rosa laevigata
Rumex acetosa
Sambucus nigra
Spiny Restharrow
Semecarpus anacardium
saponins
Scirpus
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Stone Root
Shilajit
Tannins
Tribuloside
Taraxacum
Taraxol
Vasicine
Withanolides
Other health conditions supported by Galium
Bleeding (external)Glands (swollen lymph)
Nephritis
Skin (infections)
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
