Evidence supporting the use of: European Pennyroyal
For the body system: Bladder

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Synopsis

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

European Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe. Its use to support the bladder and urinary tract stems from folk practices, where it was employed as a diuretic and to address urinary complaints. Traditional herbalists believed that pennyroyal could promote urination and help "cleanse" the urinary system. However, these uses are largely based on anecdotal and historical reports rather than rigorous scientific evaluation.

There is a lack of robust clinical evidence or modern pharmacological studies that validate the effectiveness or safety of European Pennyroyal for supporting the bladder or urinary tract health. Moreover, pennyroyal contains compounds such as pulegone, which are known to be toxic to the liver and kidney at relatively low doses. Due to significant safety concerns, including reports of hepatotoxicity and even death following ingestion, contemporary medical and herbal authorities generally do not recommend the use of pennyroyal for any purpose, especially internally.

In summary, the use of European Pennyroyal to support the bladder is based on traditional practice rather than scientific validation, and its potential toxicity makes it an unsuitable choice for this purpose.

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