Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Bladder Infection

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Synopsis

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

Amor seco is a common name used in Latin America for several plants, most often referring to Desmodium adscendens or Bidens pilosa. In traditional herbal medicine, especially in South America, amor seco has been used as a remedy for various ailments, including bladder infections (urinary tract infections). Folk medicine practices involve preparing decoctions or infusions from the leaves or whole plant, believed to have diuretic and antimicrobial properties that help alleviate symptoms of urinary infections.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of amor seco for bladder infections is limited. A handful of in vitro studies suggest that extracts of Desmodium adscendens or Bidens pilosa may possess some antibacterial activity, but these findings are preliminary and not specific to pathogens commonly responsible for urinary tract infections. There are no well-designed clinical trials confirming its safety or effectiveness for this indication.

In summary, the use of amor seco for bladder infections is primarily justified by traditional use, with only minimal scientific support based on laboratory studies. The evidence rating is low because of the lack of controlled human studies and limited pharmacological data directly related to bladder infection pathogens.

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