Evidence supporting the use of: Golden Ragwort
For the body system: Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Golden Ragwort (Packera aurea, formerly Senecio aureus) has a history of traditional use by some Native American groups and early herbalists, primarily for conditions related to the female reproductive and urinary tract systems. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, eclectic physicians in the United States used Golden Ragwort as a uterine tonic and for what was described as "irritable bladder" or mild urinary complaints, often related to its supposed diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, these uses were based largely on anecdotal experience and empirical tradition rather than controlled clinical studies.

There is minimal scientific research to validate the efficacy or safety of Golden Ragwort for supporting bladder health. Modern phytochemical analysis shows it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can be toxic to the liver and are potentially carcinogenic, raising serious concerns about its safety for internal use. There are no rigorous clinical trials or well-documented pharmacological mechanisms supporting its use for the bladder or urinary system. As such, contemporary herbalists rarely recommend Golden Ragwort, and it is not recognized in modern evidence-based herbal pharmacopoeias for this purpose.

In summary, while Golden Ragwort was historically used to support the bladder and related systems, this use is rooted in tradition rather than scientific validation, and it carries significant safety concerns.

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Other body systems supported by Golden Ragwort

Bladder
Female Reproductive System
Urinary System
Uterus
Vagina

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