Evidence supporting the use of: American Liverleaf
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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American Liverleaf (Hepatica americana), also known as Hepatica or liverwort, has a history of traditional use among Native American and early European settlers in North America. The plant's name and usage derive from the Doctrine of Signatures, a pre-modern belief that plants resembling certain body organs could be used to treat ailments of those organs. Because the leaves of Hepatica resemble the shape of a liver, it was historically used to treat liver as well as kidney ailments, including kidney infections or "gravel" (kidney stones). However, these uses were based on tradition and not on scientific evidence.

There is no modern clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting the effectiveness of American Liverleaf for kidney infections. The available literature documents its historical use primarily as a mild astringent and for various urinary complaints, but there are no well-designed studies or rigorous data validating its efficacy or safety for treating kidney infections. As such, its use for this purpose is not recommended in contemporary herbal medicine, and it is not recognized by authoritative medical or herbal pharmacopoeias for this indication.

In summary, the use of American Liverleaf for kidney infections is rooted in traditional practices and historical beliefs, with little to no scientific backing. Any therapeutic claims should be treated with caution, and medical advice should be sought for kidney infections rather than relying on this traditional remedy.

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