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

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Synopsis

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

Bear garlic (Allium ursinum), also known as wild garlic or ramsons, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine. Historically, it has been used as a general digestive tonic and to support liver and gall bladder health, often cited for its "cleansing" properties. Folk medicine sources suggest that bear garlic may stimulate bile production, helping with sluggish digestion, particularly in cases of a "sluggish" gall bladder. However, there is a lack of robust clinical or scientific studies specifically investigating bear garlic's effects on gall bladder function, whether in individuals with intact or removed gall bladders. The available evidence is largely anecdotal or based on traditional herbal texts, not modern pharmacological research. Some studies have identified sulfur compounds in bear garlic (similar to those in common garlic), which may have mild cholagogue effects (stimulating bile flow), but these effects have not been directly linked to gall bladder support in clinical settings. In summary, the use of bear garlic for gall bladder health is primarily based on traditional use, with minimal scientific validation.

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