Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America, where Native American tribes used its root for various urinary and kidney-related complaints. Its application for supporting the gall bladder system is primarily based on traditional herbal practices rather than robust scientific validation. Traditionally, hydrangea root has been used as a "stone breaker" to help dissolve or support the passage of stones in the urinary and, to a lesser extent, biliary (gall bladder) tracts. Some herbalists have extended its use to the gall bladder for this reason, although most historical references focus on the urinary system rather than the gall bladder specifically.

There is very limited scientific research available on hydrangea’s efficacy for gall bladder health. The majority of modern herbal literature references its use for the urinary tract, with anecdotal extensions to the gall bladder system. No clinical trials or significant laboratory studies directly support the use of hydrangea for gall bladder function, bile flow, or gallstone dissolution. Therefore, its use for gall bladder support can be considered traditional or speculative, rather than evidence-based. Caution should be exercised as there is insufficient scientific data to confirm either efficacy or safety for this specific purpose.

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