Evidence supporting the use of: Red root (unspecified)
For the health condition: Cirrhosis of the Liver

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Synopsis

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

Red root generally refers to Ceanothus americanus, a plant used in various North American indigenous and traditional herbal medicine systems. Its use for supporting or treating liver conditions, including cirrhosis, is based primarily on traditional rather than scientific evidence. Historically, red root has been used as a “blood purifier” and to support the lymphatic system, but direct references to its use for cirrhosis of the liver are sparse. Some herbal traditions, especially within Western herbalism, suggest red root may be used as an adjunct to support liver health or lymphatic drainage, but there are no rigorously controlled clinical studies or robust pharmacological data validating its efficacy for cirrhosis specifically. The evidence supporting its use for this condition is thus limited to anecdotal reports and traditional herbal texts, which often generalize about “liver support” rather than cirrhosis in particular. Modern scientific literature provides little to no support for its use in cirrhosis, and it is not referenced in mainstream medical guidelines for liver disease. Therefore, while there is a traditional basis for considering red root in the context of liver and lymphatic health, its specific use for cirrhosis of the liver is weakly supported and should be approached with caution and under professional guidance.

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