Medicinal Plants Used To Treat Overactive Bladder

Area of Science:

• Pharmacology
• Herbal Medicine
• Urology

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition causing urinary urgency and frequency.
• Herbal medicine is widely used globally for primary healthcare.
• Existing OAB treatments have limitations, driving the search for alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and categorize medicinal plants with potential for treating overactive bladder (OAB).
• To provide comprehensive information on phytotherapy for OAB.

Main Methods:

• Extensive literature search of databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar.
• Keywords used: plant, herb, herbal therapy, phytotherapy, overactive bladder, cystitis, urinary incontinence.
• Review of studies on medicinal plants and their effects on bladder function.

Main Results:

• Phytochemicals from various medicinal plants demonstrate protective effects against increased urinary bladder contractility.
• Herbal extracts have shown efficacy in reducing urination frequency, a key OAB symptom.
• Plant-derived compounds can mitigate urinary oxidative stress, inflammation, and agonist-induced bladder contractions.

Conclusions:

• Numerous medicinal plants show potential as therapeutic agents for overactive bladder (OAB).
• Standardization and screening of these plants are crucial for developing novel OAB therapies.
• Phytotherapy offers a promising avenue for new treatments for OAB.