Evidence supporting the use of: Horse Gram
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Horse Gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine in India, particularly for the treatment and management of urinary tract disorders, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). Traditional healers recommend Horse Gram in various preparations—such as decoctions or as part of the diet—citing its reputed diuretic properties that help promote increased urine flow and thereby assist in flushing out urinary pathogens and toxins from the urinary tract.

Scientific studies specifically evaluating Horse Gram’s efficacy in treating UTIs in humans are limited. Some laboratory and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts of Horse Gram possess moderate diuretic and antioxidant activity, and exhibit antibacterial effects against select pathogens. However, these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes in urinary tract infections. The bulk of the evidence supporting Horse Gram’s use for UTIs thus remains rooted in traditional practice, with only low-level scientific support from in vitro or animal research.

In summary, while Horse Gram is widely used in traditional medicine systems for urinary complaints, robust clinical trials or high-quality scientific studies confirming its effectiveness for UTIs are lacking. Its use for this purpose is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation.

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