Evidence supporting the use of: Ficus simplicissima
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ficus simplicissima, a species in the Moraceae family, is primarily used in traditional medicine in parts of Asia, including Vietnam and China. Ethnobotanical records indicate its use for a variety of ailments, including those associated with the urinary system. There are reports of its use in decoctions or infusions for "kidney weakness," urinary tract disorders, and sometimes for symptoms suggestive of infections, such as dysuria or hematuria. However, the specifics of its use for kidney infection (pyelonephritis or bacterial infection of the kidney) are not well-documented in scientific literature, and there is a lack of clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly supporting its efficacy for this condition. Phytochemical investigations of Ficus simplicissima have found that it contains flavonoids, phenolics, and other compounds with general antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory potential, but direct evidence for activity against pathogens causing kidney infection is absent. Thus, its use for kidney infection is rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation, and the evidence base for this indication is weak, largely anecdotal, and not rigorously substantiated by modern research.

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