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

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Synopsis

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

Sparganium, commonly known as bur-reed, is a genus of aquatic plants that has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, the rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum (San Leng) is used primarily to promote blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, and reduce masses. It is often incorporated into herbal formulas for gynecological conditions, abdominal masses, and occasionally for urinary or bladder-related complaints, though its primary focus is not specifically on the bladder alone. There is little to no direct scientific research validating Sparganium’s effectiveness for bladder health or urinary tract disorders. Most references to its bladder support come from historical texts and traditional use, rather than controlled clinical studies. The available evidence is therefore based on long-standing herbal practice rather than modern scientific validation. Overall, while Sparganium is traditionally used in formulas that may have secondary effects on the bladder system, robust clinical or pharmacological evidence for its direct support of bladder health is lacking, and its use for this purpose is best classified as traditional with low to moderate supporting evidence.

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Other body systems supported by Sparganium

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