Evidence supporting the use of: Borassus palm
For the health condition: Gall Stones

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Borassus palm, also known as Borassus flabellifer or Palmyra palm, is a plant with significant traditional and ethnomedicinal value in South and Southeast Asia. In various systems of traditional medicine, parts of the Borassus palm—including its roots, seeds, and sap—have been used to treat a range of ailments, such as digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases. There is some ethnobotanical documentation indicating that traditional healers in India and nearby regions have used Borassus palm preparations for complaints related to the liver and gallbladder, including gall stones. However, these uses are based largely on traditional knowledge and anecdotal reports rather than systematic clinical investigation.

To date, there is no robust scientific evidence—such as controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies—that specifically validates the efficacy of Borassus palm in the treatment or dissolution of gall stones. While some laboratory studies have investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Borassus palm extracts, these findings do not directly support its use for gall stones. In summary, the use of Borassus palm for gall stones is rooted in traditional medicine, but the evidence supporting its effectiveness is limited and lacks scientific validation.

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