Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mormon Tea, derived from various species of the Ephedra plant (notably Ephedra nevadensis), has a history of traditional use among Native American groups and early settlers in the western United States. One of its folk uses included treating urinary tract discomfort, as well as acting as a mild diuretic. This reputation likely stems from its diuretic properties, which can increase urine flow and, in traditional herbal medicine, are sometimes believed to help "flush out" infections or irritants from the urinary tract.

However, there is very little to no robust scientific evidence supporting the use of Mormon Tea for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies evaluating its efficacy and safety for this specific purpose are lacking. The traditional use is largely anecdotal and not based on rigorous scientific validation. Furthermore, Ephedra nevadensis contains little to no ephedrine (unlike other Ephedra species), and its diuretic effect is relatively mild compared to pharmaceutical agents.

In summary, while Mormon Tea has a traditional reputation for supporting urinary tract health, there is minimal scientific evidence to justify its use for UTIs. Its application for this condition remains rooted in folk medicine rather than validated clinical practice.

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anthocyanins
asparagus
astragalus
bacillus subtilis
barberry
bearberry
berberine
berry flavor
black currant
radish
cassia bark
celery
cranberry
cucumber
D-mannose
dandelion
dong quai root
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echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fennel
fenugreek
fruit blend (proprietary)
fu ling
gokhru
goldenseal
green tea
hibiscus
Indian gum arabic tree
honeysuckle
knotweed
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Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus jensenii
Lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus salivarius
lophatherum leaf
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okra
ophiopogon root
pumpkin
pygeum
sage
vitamin C
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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
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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
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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
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Mung bean
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mannose
manzanita
Oldenlandia diffusa
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Phragmites
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Pelargonium
Pareira
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Pipsissewa
Pyrola
Palo Azul
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Sambucus nigra
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saponins
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Other health conditions supported by Mormon Tea

Diabetes
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