Evidence supporting the use of: Poria mushroom
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Synopsis

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

Poria mushroom (Poria cocos, also known as Fu Ling) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly for conditions related to the kidney and urinary system. In TCM, Poria is considered a diuretic and is commonly prescribed to "drain dampness," "strengthen the spleen," and "support kidney function." It is often included in herbal formulas intended for urinary tract issues, including kidney infections, although the concept of "kidney infection" in TCM does not directly correspond to the biomedical diagnosis of pyelonephritis.

From a scientific standpoint, there is limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of Poria mushroom specifically for treating kidney infections. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that compounds in Poria may have mild anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and immunomodulatory effects, but these studies do not directly investigate its efficacy against kidney infections in humans. Human clinical trials are lacking. The continued use of Poria for this indication is therefore primarily based on tradition rather than robust scientific validation. Thus, the evidence rating is a 2, reflecting traditional support with minimal scientific corroboration.

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