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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Guggul, derived from the resin of the Commiphora mukul tree, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, particularly in India. In Ayurveda, guggul is often included in formulations aimed at supporting the liver and gall bladder, believed to help in balancing the doshas and promoting the flow of bile. Historical texts suggest guggul was used to manage conditions thought to involve sluggish bile flow or the accumulation of toxins, which are linked to gall bladder health in the Ayurvedic framework. However, direct scientific studies examining guggul’s specific effects on gall bladder function are lacking. Most modern research on guggul focuses on its lipid-lowering properties and its potential impact on cholesterol metabolism, which indirectly relates to gall bladder health due to the gall bladder's role in processing cholesterol-rich bile. Nonetheless, there is insufficient clinical evidence to confirm guggul’s efficacy for direct support or treatment of gall bladder conditions by Western biomedical standards. Thus, the use of guggul for gall bladder support is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific validation.

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