Evidence supporting the use of: Artemisia (unspecified)
For the health condition: Gall Stones
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Artemisia species, such as Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) and Artemisia capillaris, have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and various folk remedies, for supporting liver and digestive health. In these traditions, Artemisia preparations are sometimes used for conditions believed to involve "liver heat" or to stimulate bile flow, which may indirectly relate to gallbladder function. However, in terms of specifically treating or dissolving gallstones, the evidence is limited to anecdotal and traditional accounts rather than rigorous scientific studies.
There are very few modern, peer-reviewed studies directly investigating Artemisia's effectiveness for gallstones. Most available research focuses on its general effects on bile secretion, hepatoprotection, or anti-inflammatory properties. Some animal studies suggest certain Artemisia extracts might increase bile flow or protect liver tissue, but these findings do not directly translate to gallstone dissolution or prevention in humans. Systematic reviews and clinical guidelines do not list Artemisia as a validated treatment for gallstones. Therefore, while Artemisia’s use in this context is rooted in tradition, scientific validation is lacking.
In summary, Artemisia's application for gallstones is primarily based on traditional herbal practice, with only minimal indirect scientific support (e.g., for bile flow), and no direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for this specific condition.
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turmeric
dandelion
ginger
onion
knotweed
licorice root
Milk thistle
ox bile
phosphatidylcholine
vitamin C
Indian bael
bile salt
Trichosanthes
hydrangea
paw paw
apple cider vinegar
Aerva lanata
Alisma
Butea monosperma
bitter grass
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
bile acid
cynarin
chanca piedra
dehydrocholic acid
deoxycholic acid
Embelia
fiber
Glycodeoxycholic acid
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
Hedyotis
Iris
Indian fagonia
madder
Prunus
Portulaca
Palo Azul
Sichuan Lovage
Southern Tsangshu
Silybum
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Taraxacum
Other health conditions supported by Artemisia (unspecified)
AbscessesAnemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Chicken Pox
Chills
Cholera
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Eczema
Epilepsy
Eye Infections
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Giardia
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Hepatitis
Herpes