Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacum mongolicum
For the body system: Gall Bladder

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacum mongolicum, also known as Mongolian dandelion, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to support liver and gall bladder health. In TCM, it is believed to "clear heat," "resolve toxicity," and promote the flow of bile, which is associated with both liver and gall bladder function. Traditionally, it is used to treat conditions such as jaundice, gallstones, and other disorders believed to involve bile stasis or inflammation of the biliary tract.

Scientific evidence for these uses is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have suggested that dandelion extracts may stimulate bile secretion (choleretic effect) and have hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. However, these studies rarely use Taraxacum mongolicum specifically, and the majority of research involves Taraxacum officinale (common dandelion). Human clinical trials directly demonstrating benefits for gall bladder health or gallstone prevention are lacking for Taraxacum mongolicum.

In conclusion, the primary rationale for using Taraxacum mongolicum to support the gall bladder is based on traditional usage and historical practice, with only modest support from scientific studies—mainly extrapolated from related species and preclinical models. More rigorous human research is needed to validate these traditional claims.

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