Evidence supporting the use of: Borotutu
For the body system: Gall Bladder

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

Borotutu (Cochlospermum angolense) is traditionally used in West African herbal medicine, particularly in Angola, to support liver and gall bladder health. Indigenous practices have relied on the bark and root of the Borotutu tree for the management of jaundice, hepatitis, and other liver or gall bladder-related ailments. The traditional use is well documented in ethnobotanical surveys and has resulted in its commercial availability as a supplement for liver and gall bladder support.

Scientific studies investigating Borotutu are limited. Some laboratory research has indicated that extracts may have antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects in animal models, but direct evidence for gall bladder-specific benefits, especially in humans, is lacking. No large-scale clinical trials have validated its efficacy or safety for gall bladder support. Therefore, while tradition strongly supports its use for this purpose, scientific validation is preliminary and insufficient for firm conclusions. The evidence rating reflects the reliance on traditional use and the scarcity of robust clinical data.

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