Evidence supporting the use of: Ceylon Spinach
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba), also known as Malabar spinach, has been used in some traditional medicinal systems, especially in South Asia, for a variety of ailments, including purported support for kidney health and the management or prevention of kidney stones. The plant is valued for its diuretic properties in folk medicine, which may theoretically assist in flushing out small kidney stones or preventing their formation by increasing urine output. However, the direct use of Ceylon Spinach specifically for treating or dissolving kidney stones is not well-documented in major ethnobotanical references, and mentions are infrequent and anecdotal. A few traditional herbal compendiums and local practices sometimes include Ceylon Spinach in herbal mixtures for general urinary tract health, but scientific studies evaluating its efficacy against kidney stones are lacking. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies have confirmed its effectiveness for this condition. Some laboratory studies have identified antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in Ceylon Spinach, but these do not directly translate to anti-urolithic (anti-kidney stone) effects. In summary, the use of Ceylon Spinach for kidney stones is primarily based on tradition, with very limited supporting evidence, and should not be considered a proven or well-supported remedy for this condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for kidney stone management.

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