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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chestnut, when referenced in traditional medicine contexts, generally refers to either the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) or the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). In traditional herbal systems, particularly in parts of Europe and Asia, various parts of the chestnut tree have been used for a range of ailments, including urinary tract issues. There are some historical mentions of chestnut preparations being used to address kidney and bladder discomfort, but these references are sparse and often not specific to kidney stones themselves. The use of chestnut for kidney stones is not strongly rooted in either Western or Eastern herbal traditions compared to more established botanicals (e.g., Phyllanthus niruri or dandelion). No modern scientific evidence supports the use of either sweet or horse chestnut for the prevention or treatment of kidney stones. Most research on horse chestnut focuses on its efficacy in treating chronic venous insufficiency or hemorrhoids, due to its active compound, aescin. There are no clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or mechanistic explanations in the scientific literature suggesting that chestnut has any litholytic (stone-dissolving) or diuretic properties directly relevant to kidney stone management. Therefore, while there is a minor traditional basis for its use in urinary complaints, there is no substantive evidence supporting its efficacy for kidney stones.

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