Evidence supporting the use of: Oryza (unspecified)
For the health condition: Kidney Stones

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Oryza (referring to rice, typically Oryza sativa) has been used in traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, in the context of kidney and urinary health. In these traditions, rice water or decoctions made from rice have been employed for their mild diuretic properties, which are believed to help "flush" the urinary tract and potentially assist in the management or prevention of kidney stones. However, these uses are based on general health-promoting or soothing properties rather than specific, targeted effects on kidney stones themselves.

There is very little direct scientific evidence supporting the use of Oryza species or rice-derived preparations for the prevention or treatment of kidney stones. Most modern research on dietary management of kidney stones focuses on factors such as adequate hydration, reduced salt intake, and moderation of animal protein, oxalate, and calcium intake. Rice, as a low-oxalate and generally well-tolerated staple food, may fit into dietary recommendations for kidney stone patients, especially when compared to higher-oxalate grains. However, there is no robust clinical or preclinical evidence that rice or its extracts actively dissolve stones or prevent their formation beyond these general dietary principles.

In summary, the use of Oryza for kidney stones is primarily grounded in traditional practices, with only indirect or circumstantial support from nutritional science and no direct scientific validation.

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