Evidence supporting the use of: Euryale seed
For the health condition: Nephritis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Euryale seed (commonly known as fox nut or "Qian Shi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) is traditionally used to support kidney health, including conditions like nephritis. In TCM, Euryale seed is considered to strengthen the spleen and kidneys, stabilize essence, and stop leakage of fluids. It is often included in herbal formulas for chronic kidney weakness, frequent urination, or leukorrhea, and sometimes for nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys), though the term "nephritis" itself is a modern medical diagnosis and does not have a direct one-to-one correspondence in classic TCM texts.

Scientific evidence for Euryale seed’s efficacy in treating nephritis is limited. Some preliminary animal studies suggest Euryale seed extracts may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or immunomodulatory effects, which could theoretically benefit kidney health. However, these studies do not specifically address nephritis in humans, and there is a lack of robust clinical trials evaluating its effectiveness for this condition. Thus, its use for nephritis is primarily justified by historical and traditional practice, rather than modern scientific validation.

In summary, while Euryale seed has a long history of traditional use for kidney-related ailments, including those that may correspond to nephritis, current scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for nephritis is minimal and not conclusive.

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