Synopsis

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

Chickweed (Stellaria media) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and North American folk practices. It has been employed for a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, respiratory issues, and as a general tonic. In the context of supporting the gall bladder or biliary system, chickweed has been traditionally used as a “cooling” herb thought to help reduce inflammation and support the flow of bile. However, this association is based largely on traditional herbal frameworks rather than robust scientific research.

There are very limited clinical or pharmacological studies specifically investigating chickweed’s effects on the gall bladder or bile production. Most references to its use for gall bladder support come from herbal texts and anecdotal reports rather than controlled scientific studies. The herb does contain saponins, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals that have general anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, but direct evidence for action on gall bladder function is lacking.

In summary, the use of chickweed to support the gall bladder is primarily traditional and not substantiated by modern scientific evidence. The rating of 1 reflects the weak and anecdotal nature of the existing support for this use.

More about chickweed
More about Gall Bladder

Other ingredients that support Gall Bladder

Other body systems supported by chickweed

Products containing chickweed