Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacum mongolicum
For the health condition: Bladder Infection

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Synopsis

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

Taraxacum mongolicum, commonly known as Mongolian dandelion or Chinese dandelion, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of "urinary tract heat," which is often interpreted in modern practice as bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI). In TCM, the herb is valued for its "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties and is frequently prescribed in formulas designed to alleviate symptoms such as painful or difficult urination, which are associated with bladder infections.

Pharmacological studies have identified that Taraxacum mongolicum contains various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and terpenoids, some of which have demonstrated antibacterial activity in vitro. However, clinical trials specifically evaluating its efficacy for bladder infections in humans are lacking. Most of the supporting evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional use and laboratory experiments rather than robust clinical data.

In summary, while Taraxacum mongolicum is traditionally used to support the treatment of bladder infections, and there is some preliminary laboratory evidence of antimicrobial effects, high-quality human studies validating its effectiveness for this indication are not currently available. Thus, its use for bladder infection is primarily justified by tradition, with a modest level of preclinical support.

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