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

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Synopsis

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

Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb often used in formulas targeting kidney health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Rehmannia is believed to nourish the "Kidney Yin" and is included in herbal mixtures for various kidney-related conditions. However, there is little direct historical evidence or documentation indicating that Rehmannia is specifically used for the treatment or prevention of kidney stones (urolithiasis) in traditional practices; its use is more broadly associated with kidney and adrenal support.

From a scientific perspective, there is minimal evidence supporting the use of Rehmannia for kidney stones. Limited in vitro or animal studies have explored its effects on renal function, but these do not directly address stone formation, dissolution, or prevention. No well-designed clinical trials or pharmacological studies have substantiated its efficacy for this specific condition in humans. Thus, while Rehmannia is sometimes included in multi-herb TCM formulas for general kidney health, its use for kidney stones is primarily a matter of traditional practice rather than a reflection of scientific validation or robust historical specificity.

In summary, Rehmannia’s role in supporting or treating kidney stones is grounded in traditional medicine concepts of kidney nourishment, not in direct historical precedent or scientific evidence for this particular condition. Evidence supporting its use for kidney stones is therefore rated as 1 out of 5.

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