Evidence supporting the use of: Oldenlandia
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Oldenlandia, specifically Oldenlandia diffusa (also known as Hedyotis diffusa), has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for a variety of ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. In TCM, it is commonly used as a "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" herb, often prescribed in formulations for urinary tract infections, kidney infections, and related symptoms such as painful urination and hematuria. The traditional rationale is based on symptom patterns rather than modern concepts of infection or bacterial etiology. While there are laboratory studies indicating that Oldenlandia diffusa possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and immunomodulatory properties, these studies are mostly preclinical (in vitro or animal models). There is a lack of robust clinical trial data specifically evaluating its efficacy for kidney infections (pyelonephritis) in humans. Therefore, its use for kidney infection is primarily justified by historical and traditional practice, not by modern clinical evidence. In summary, Oldenlandia diffusa is traditionally used for kidney infections in TCM, but the scientific validation for this application remains limited and preliminary. Patients should consult healthcare professionals and not rely solely on herbal remedies for serious infections such as kidney infections.

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