Evidence supporting the use of: Daylily
For the health condition: Blood in Urine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva), known as "Jin Zhen Cai" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use in East Asia. Traditionally, daylily flowers and roots have been used to "cool the blood," clear heat, and promote urination. In TCM, blood in the urine (hematuria) is often attributed to heat in the blood or damp-heat in the lower burner, and daylily is employed in herbal formulas aimed at addressing these imbalances. Classical texts such as the Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) mention daylily for promoting diuresis and alleviating conditions associated with urinary discomfort.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies validating the efficacy of daylily specifically for treating hematuria. The majority of available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional use. A few pharmacological studies have indicated diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects of daylily extracts, but these are limited and do not directly address blood in urine. Thus, while the herb is traditionally used for this purpose, there is little to no modern clinical research confirming its effectiveness or elucidating its mechanism for this indication. In summary, daylily's use for blood in urine is justified by tradition rather than scientific evidence.

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