Evidence supporting the use of: Bladderwrack (Kelp)
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus), a type of seaweed also referred to as kelp, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and Asian folk practices. Its name suggests an association with the bladder, but this is actually due to the air-filled "bladders" that help the seaweed float, not because of any specific action on the human bladder or urinary system. Historically, bladderwrack has been used primarily for its iodine content to support thyroid health and sometimes as a general tonic. There is limited traditional usage that loosely connects bladderwrack to urinary or bladder health, often as a diuretic or as part of broader herbal combinations. However, there is no strong or consistent tradition specifically linking bladderwrack to direct bladder support or treatment of bladder conditions. Scientific research does not substantiate the use of bladderwrack for bladder health, and there are no well-conducted clinical trials supporting its efficacy for this purpose. Therefore, any use of bladderwrack to support the bladder is rooted more in traditional or folk associations than in robust evidence or established historical practice.

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