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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly in Germany and other parts of Central Europe. It has been used as a mild diuretic, which could indirectly support the bladder and urinary tract by promoting urine flow. Traditionally, sweet woodruff was included in herbal teas and remedies intended to "cleanse" the urinary tract or support bladder health, though its primary historical uses were more focused on its calming effects and as a flavoring agent.

Despite these traditional uses, there is little to no robust scientific evidence supporting sweet woodruff's efficacy specifically for bladder health or urinary tract support. The herb contains coumarins, which can have mild diuretic effects, but clinical studies validating its use for bladder conditions are lacking. Most references to its use in this context are anecdotal or appear in historical herbals rather than in scientific literature.

In summary, while sweet woodruff has a traditional reputation for mild diuretic action and has been used in folk medicine to “support” the bladder, there is minimal scientific validation for these effects. Its use today for bladder support should be considered mainly as a traditional practice, and not as a scientifically substantiated remedy.

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