Evidence supporting the use of: Trailing Arbutus
For the health condition: Angina

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Synopsis

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

Trailing Arbutus (Epigaea repens) has a history of use in North American traditional medicine, mainly by Indigenous peoples and later by European settlers. Its applications have primarily centered on urinary tract conditions, as a diuretic, and for treating kidney and bladder issues. There is some evidence in folk medicine sources that Trailing Arbutus was occasionally used in mixtures or infusions for "chest pain" or "heart trouble," terms that may have been used loosely to describe a range of symptoms, possibly including angina. However, there is no substantial or clear documentation from traditional herbalists specifically citing its use for angina pectoris as understood in modern medicine.

There is no scientific evidence (clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or controlled observational studies) supporting the efficacy or safety of Trailing Arbutus for angina or other cardiovascular conditions. Its use for angina is therefore best described as traditional, based on anecdotal or folk accounts rather than validated medical research. The strength of the evidence is rated as 1 on the scale, indicating very weak traditional or anecdotal support, without any scientific validation.

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Other health conditions supported by Trailing Arbutus

Angina
Bronchitis
Inflammation
Pain (general remedies for)
Sore Throat
Wounds and Sores

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