Evidence supporting the use of: Asafetida
For the health condition: Urination (burning or painful)

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Synopsis

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

Asafetida (Ferula assa-foetida) is traditionally used in Ayurveda and some other traditional medicine systems for urinary complaints, including burning or painful urination (dysuria). Historical texts and Ayurvedic practices describe asafetida as having properties that help alleviate discomfort in the urinary tract. Its use is typically as part of complex herbal formulations rather than as a single agent. The purported mechanism is attributed to its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and mild diuretic effects, which may help soothe irritation in the urinary system.

However, scientific validation for these uses is minimal. There are very few modern clinical studies specifically examining asafetida’s effects on urinary symptoms such as burning urination. Most research on asafetida relates to its gastrointestinal, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory actions, with little direct application to urinary tract issues. Thus, while its use for this condition is documented in traditional medicine, the supporting evidence from controlled clinical trials is lacking. The traditional rating is low due to limited specificity and absence of robust efficacy data.

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