Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fumaria parviflora, commonly known as fine-leaved fumitory, has a long-standing history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Ayurveda, Unani, and folk medicine traditions across South Asia and the Middle East. It is known as "Pittapapra" in Ayurveda and has been used to support liver and gall bladder health, particularly in cases of "sluggish" gall bladder function or after gall bladder removal (cholecystectomy). Traditional practitioners attribute its benefits to its purported cholagogue (promotes bile flow) and hepatoprotective properties.

The main use of Fumaria parviflora in these traditions is to stimulate bile secretion, ease digestion of fats, and prevent symptoms associated with poor bile flow, such as bloating and indigestion. Some Unani texts also suggest its use for balancing "excess bile" (Safra) and for detoxifying the liver and biliary tract.

While these uses are well-documented in traditional texts and herbal formularies, modern scientific studies specifically validating its effectiveness for gall bladder support are limited. Some animal studies have indicated possible hepatoprotective and choleretic effects (promoting bile flow), but these findings are preliminary and not directly extrapolated to human gall bladder conditions. There is insufficient clinical research to confirm its efficacy after gall bladder removal. Thus, its use for gall bladder support is primarily justified by tradition, with modest support from preclinical studies, but lacking robust clinical evidence.

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