Evidence supporting the use of: Sweet Goldenrod
For the body system: Bladder

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Synopsis

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

Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among Native American groups and early American settlers, for supporting the urinary tract and, by extension, bladder health. The plant has been used as a mild diuretic and to help "flush out" the urinary system, sometimes being brewed into teas for this purpose. While most scientific studies have focused on related species, such as Solidago virgaurea, which has demonstrated mild anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties in laboratory and animal models, there are few direct studies on Solidago odora itself. However, the traditional use of various goldenrod species for urinary tract health, including bladder support, is well-documented in ethnobotanical literature. Current scientific validation is limited, so the evidence is primarily traditional, and rated at a 2: there is a historical precedent and plausible mechanism (diuresis), but there is a lack of robust, modern clinical research specifically for Sweet Goldenrod and bladder health. Therefore, the use of Sweet Goldenrod for bladder support is justified by tradition, rather than strong scientific validation.

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