Evidence supporting the use of: Small-Flowered Willow-Herb
For the health condition: Kidney Infection

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Small-Flowered Willow-Herb (Epilobium parviflorum) has a long history of use in European folk medicine, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, where it has been traditionally used to support urinary tract health, including kidney and prostate conditions. The use of this herb for kidney infections is primarily based on this traditional background rather than modern clinical research. Historical herbal texts and ethnobotanical surveys often mention its application for various urinary complaints, including cystitis, prostatitis, and sometimes kidney inflammation or infection.

However, there is a notable lack of rigorous scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of Small-Flowered Willow-Herb for kidney infection (pyelonephritis). Most available research focuses on its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which have been observed in vitro and in animal models, and its possible benefits in benign prostatic hyperplasia rather than direct antimicrobial or therapeutic effects on kidney infections. Clinical trials on its use for urinary or kidney infections in humans are lacking. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition, there is insufficient scientific evidence to recommend it for treating kidney infections, and it should not be used as a substitute for standard medical care in such cases.

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