Evidence supporting the use of: Aletris
For the body system: Bladder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Aletris, commonly known as Aletris farinosa or "colic-root," is a plant traditionally used in North American herbalism, particularly in 19th and early 20th-century Eclectic medicine. Its use was primarily aimed at supporting the female reproductive system and addressing complaints such as uterine weakness, dysmenorrhea, and "female complaints." Some traditional herbal texts and practitioners have mentioned Aletris in connection to urinary tract support, but this is generally secondary to its reputation as a uterine tonic. The rationale was that its astringent and tonic properties might also have a mild supportive effect on the bladder, especially when reproductive and urinary symptoms co-occurred in conditions like "female weakness." However, there is scant evidence in modern herbal practice or pharmacological literature supporting a primary role for Aletris in bladder health. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies substantiate its efficacy for bladder support. Modern scientific data regarding its action on the urinary system are lacking, and any use for bladder support is primarily rooted in historical tradition rather than validated research.

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