Evidence supporting the use of: Japanese Elder
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Japanese Elder (Sambucus sieboldiana) has been traditionally used in some East Asian folk medicine systems, including Japanese Kampo, for various ailments, particularly as a diuretic and for promoting urinary health. Historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys have occasionally mentioned its use for supporting kidney function or alleviating symptoms associated with urinary tract discomfort. However, the specific use of Japanese Elder for treating or supporting kidney infections (pyelonephritis) is not well-documented or prominent in either Japanese or broader traditional herbal medicine literature. Most references focus on general urinary health rather than acute or severe infections of the kidney.

Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Japanese Elder for kidney infection is minimal to nonexistent. There are no well-controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly assessing its effects on kidney infections. Some laboratory studies on related Sambucus species suggest mild antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties, but these findings have not been translated into clinical recommendations for kidney infections. Therefore, while there is weak traditional precedent for using Japanese Elder in urinary health, its direct use for kidney infections is not robustly established by either traditional texts or modern science.

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