Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Urinary support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 30 medicinal plants traditionally used for urinary support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Also known as: overactive bladder, lower urinary tract symptoms, bladder support.
Supports lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - a Cochrane meta-analysis of 18 RCTs (1562 men) found a moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow versus placebo, but the trials were small, short and methodologically weak, so the evidence remains uncertain
General urinary support (traditional); Lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - widely used, but high-quality Cochrane evidence shows it is NOT better than placebo, even at double and triple doses
Traditional diuretic for urinary gravel and cystitis; antiurolithic activity.
Overactive bladder - a pilot RCT of an Angelica archangelica leaf extract reduced daytime voids and storage symptoms and improved quality of life, with near-significant benefit for nocturia
Antibacterial, including against Escherichia coli (urinary support); Supports lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate support) - a genus Epilobium review notes traditional BPH use attributed mainly to oenothein B, though clinical evidence is not yet conclusive
Traditional urological/aquaretic use, supported by demonstrated aquaretic activity of the aerial-part extract in an animal model.
Aquaretic diuretic for irrigation therapy of the urinary tract.
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.