Evidence supporting the use of: Castor oil
For the health condition: Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)

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Synopsis

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

Castor oil has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and liver or gall bladder complaints. In folk and naturopathic traditions, castor oil packs (cloth soaked in castor oil and applied to the skin) are sometimes recommended to support a "sluggish" gall bladder or to aid detoxification after gall bladder removal. The belief is that topical application of castor oil helps stimulate circulation and promote healing in the underlying organs, including the liver and gall bladder area. However, there is no robust scientific evidence confirming that castor oil, whether ingested or applied topically, has any specific therapeutic effect on gall bladder function or on symptoms following cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal). Clinical trials and mechanistic studies are lacking. Most of the support for this use comes from anecdotal reports and traditional practices rather than from controlled studies. The evidence rating is low due to the absence of scientific validation, but the use is rooted in traditional and naturopathic practices.

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