Evidence supporting the use of: American Centaury
For the body system: Gall Bladder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

American Centaury (Sabbatia angularis) has a history of traditional use in North American herbal medicine, particularly among Native American groups and early European settlers. It has been regarded as a "bitter tonic," believed to stimulate digestion and support the liver and gall bladder. Herbalists have traditionally used American Centaury for ailments such as indigestion, sluggish liver, and to promote bile flow, which indirectly involves the gall bladder.

However, the evidence supporting these uses is primarily anecdotal and historical, with little to no modern clinical research or scientific studies specifically validating its effectiveness for gall bladder support. Most references to American Centaury's impact on the gall bladder are found in herbal compendia and ethnobotanical records rather than in peer-reviewed scientific literature. Its use is sometimes inferred by association with European centaury (Centaurium erythraea), which has a similar profile as a bitter tonic, but again, robust scientific validation is lacking.

In summary, the use of American Centaury to support the gall bladder is based on traditional herbal practices rather than scientific evidence. The evidence rating reflects the lack of modern research, despite its long-standing place in traditional medicine.

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