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

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Synopsis

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

The use of animal gallbladder or gallbladder extracts to support the human gallbladder or biliary system is primarily rooted in traditional medicine practices, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some folk medicine systems. In TCM, the principle of "like supports like" often leads to the use of specific animal organs to support corresponding human organs. Gallbladder extracts, or the dried gallbladder itself, have been historically used to "clear heat," "resolve dampness," and support bile flow according to these traditions. However, there is minimal to no scientific evidence validating the effectiveness of these practices for supporting gallbladder health or function in humans. Modern scientific literature does not recognize gallbladder extracts as a treatment for gallbladder disease, biliary dyskinesia, or gallstones, and their mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy have not been established in clinical studies. In summary, while the use of gallbladder to support the gallbladder is justified by tradition, especially within TCM, there is insufficient scientific validation for this practice.

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