Evidence supporting the use of: Trichosanthis
For the health condition: Bladder Infection

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Trichosanthis, also known as Trichosanthes kirilowii or Chinese snake gourd, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, various parts of the Trichosanthis plant (primarily the root and fruit) are used for their purported medicinal properties. Traditionally, it is used to "clear heat," "resolve phlegm," and "moisten dryness," and it is sometimes incorporated into formulations aimed at treating urinary tract symptoms, including those resembling bladder infection (such as painful or difficult urination). However, these uses are based on traditional diagnostic frameworks rather than modern biomedical understanding of bladder infections (urinary tract infections or cystitis). Current scientific evidence directly supporting the use of Trichosanthis for bladder infections is extremely limited or lacking. There are no robust clinical trials or well-documented pharmacological studies specifically demonstrating its efficacy against the bacteria that commonly cause urinary tract infections. Most available research focuses on other potential benefits of the plant, such as anti-tumor or anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, its use for bladder infections is justified primarily by traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation.

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