Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillary (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nephritis

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Synopsis

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

Fritillary, commonly referring to the bulbs of Fritillaria species (such as Fritillaria cirrhosa or Fritillaria thunbergii), is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its primary uses in TCM are for clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and relieving coughs, rather than directly treating nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys). However, in traditional herbal formulas, Fritillary may sometimes be included as part of broader prescriptions intended to address systemic imbalances that could be associated with nephritis or related symptoms, such as edema or difficulty urinating, particularly if there is an element of "heat" or "phlegm" in TCM diagnostic terms. There is no robust scientific evidence supporting the use of Fritillary for nephritis specifically. Clinical studies and pharmacological research on Fritillary focus largely on its antitussive and expectorant effects, as well as some anti-inflammatory properties, but these studies do not directly address kidney inflammation. The use of Fritillary for nephritis is therefore justified primarily by traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation, and even in TCM, it would not be the primary herb chosen for kidney inflammation. The evidence supporting its use for nephritis is very limited and mostly anecdotal or based on historical precedent rather than clinical trials or pharmacological studies targeting nephritis.

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