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Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) as a tool for helping with Urinary tract infection (UTI)
inferred from diuretic action
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3 sources supporting Common Juniper for Urinary tract infection (UTI). Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's diuretic action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
This phytopharmacological review of Juniperus communis summarises its traditional use as an antidiarrhoeal, anti-inflammatory, astringent and diuretic agent and its documented antioxidant, antimicrobial and hypoglycaemic pharmacology.
Juniperus communis extract ameliorated lipopolysaccharide-induced acute kidney injury in vivo and in vitro by activating the AMPK pathway and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting juniper's anti-inflammatory and renal/urinary applications.