Evidence supporting the use of: Baobab
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is traditionally used in various African cultures for multiple medicinal purposes, including digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. Its use for kidney stones, however, is based predominantly on traditional medicinal systems rather than scientific validation. In certain regions, baobab leaves, bark, and fruit pulp are incorporated into remedies believed to support kidney and urinary tract health. The rationale often cited in ethnobotanical literature is that the plant’s diuretic properties may help "flush out" kidney stones or prevent their formation. These beliefs are derived from anecdotal reports and traditional healer practices rather than controlled clinical studies. There is a lack of robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of baobab in the treatment or prevention of kidney stones. No significant clinical trials or laboratory studies have directly evaluated baobab’s effect on kidney stone dissolution or prevention in humans or animals. Some laboratory analyses suggest baobab is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and certain bioactive compounds, but the relevance of these to kidney stone pathology is not established. Thus, while baobab may be used traditionally for kidney-related complaints, scientific validation for its use in treating or preventing kidney stones remains limited.

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