Evidence supporting the use of: Tropical Almond
For the health condition: Urinary Tract Infections

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Synopsis

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

Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa) has a history of traditional use in various cultures for the support and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Ethnobotanical records from regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands describe the use of leaves, bark, and sometimes fruit extracts as folk remedies for urinary complaints, including pain, inflammation, and infections. The traditional rationale is often based on the plant’s purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its use as a general diuretic.

From a scientific perspective, a limited number of in vitro studies have demonstrated that extracts from Terminalia catappa possess antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria, including some that are associated with UTIs (e.g., Escherichia coli). However, these findings are preliminary and mostly limited to laboratory settings. There is a lack of rigorous clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically investigating the efficacy and safety of Tropical Almond for the treatment or prevention of UTIs in humans.

Overall, while there is a substantial traditional basis for the use of Tropical Almond in urinary tract health, scientific validation remains limited. The current evidence does not support widespread or routine clinical use for UTI treatment, but the plant continues to be valued in traditional medicine systems for this indication.

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