Evidence supporting the use of: Allium (unspecified)
For the health condition: Bladder Infection

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Synopsis

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

Allium species, particularly garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa), have a long history of traditional use in various cultures for the treatment of infections, including urinary tract or bladder infections. Traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, have recommended garlic for its purported antimicrobial and diuretic properties, which were believed to help "cleanse" the urinary tract and combat infection. However, while the traditional use is well-documented, direct evidence from modern clinical studies specifically supporting the efficacy of Allium species for bladder infections is limited.

Some laboratory studies have demonstrated that garlic extract possesses antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, a common cause of urinary tract infections. The main active compound, allicin, has shown in vitro antibacterial effects. However, these findings have not consistently translated to robust clinical trials in humans for bladder infection specifically. No major guidelines or high-quality clinical trials endorse Allium as a primary or adjunct therapy for bladder infections. Thus, while the traditional rationale is present and supported by preliminary laboratory data, strong scientific validation is lacking.

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