Evidence supporting the use of: Lespedeza capitata
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections

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Synopsis

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

Lespedeza capitata, also known as roundhead lespedeza, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine by Indigenous peoples of North America, including the Cherokee and other groups. It has been employed for a variety of ailments, including as a diuretic, which may indirectly relate to urinary tract health by increasing urine flow and potentially helping "flush out" the urinary system. However, there is no robust scientific literature or clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of Lespedeza capitata specifically for the treatment or prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The traditional use appears to be based on empirical observation and folk practice rather than controlled studies or pharmacological validation. Modern herbal references occasionally mention Lespedeza spp. for urinary tract support, but these references typically repeat traditional uses without providing new research data. Therefore, while its use for UTIs has a basis in tradition, scientific support is lacking, and evidence is weak (rated 1 out of 5).

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Other health conditions supported by Lespedeza capitata

Inflammation
Pain (general remedies for)
Urinary Tract Infections

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