Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Mallow
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Mallow (Malva verticillata), also known as "Dong Kui Zi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for urinary tract-related ailments, including symptoms such as difficulty urinating, painful urination, and in some cases, kidney-related discomfort. In TCM theory, Chinese Mallow is classified as a "cooling" herb that promotes diuresis (increased urine production) and relieves swelling. Its seeds are particularly believed to clear "heat" from the urinary tract and facilitate urination, making it a common ingredient in herbal formulas aimed at urinary or kidney health. However, the evidence supporting its use for kidney infection (acute pyelonephritis) specifically is based on traditional practice rather than scientific validation. There are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies in the modern scientific literature that directly investigate the effects of Chinese Mallow on kidney infections in humans. Available research mostly covers its general anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or mild antimicrobial properties in vitro or in animal models, but does not establish efficacy for treating kidney infections. Thus, while its use is well-documented in historical and folk medicine, there is insufficient scientific evidence to confirm its safety or effectiveness for this specific condition.

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