Evidence supporting the use of: Black root
For the body system: Gall Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Black root (Veronicastrum virginicum), also known as Culver’s root, has a history of use in North American herbal medicine, particularly among Native American and early European settlers. It was traditionally used as a bitter tonic and laxative, believed to stimulate bile flow and thereby support liver and gall bladder function. Historical medical texts often describe its use for “biliousness” or conditions associated with the gall bladder, such as jaundice or sluggish digestion thought to result from bile stasis.

However, there is a lack of modern scientific studies validating these traditional uses. The active constituents of black root—mainly iridoid glycosides and saponins—have not been extensively investigated for direct effects on gall bladder physiology in humans. Most available evidence is anecdotal or derived from historical records rather than controlled clinical trials.

In summary, the use of black root to support the gall bladder is primarily based on traditional usage rather than scientific validation. Its efficacy and safety for this purpose remain unproven by modern research.

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