Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Rhubarb
For the health condition: Gall Stones

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum), known as Dahuang in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has historically been used as a purgative and to 'clear heat,' which practitioners sometimes associate with liver and gallbladder function. In TCM, gallstones are often conceptualized as a manifestation of 'damp heat' in the liver and gallbladder, and Chinese Rhubarb is included in some herbal formulas intended to address this imbalance. However, the use of Chinese Rhubarb specifically for gallstones is based on traditional principles rather than direct evidence of stone dissolution or removal.

Scientific studies on Chinese Rhubarb for gallstones are limited and inconclusive. There is some in vitro and animal research suggesting that certain compounds in rhubarb (such as anthraquinones) may affect bile secretion or composition, but there is no robust clinical evidence demonstrating efficacy in the prevention or treatment of gallstones in humans. Most modern medical guidelines do not recognize Chinese Rhubarb as a treatment for gallstones. Thus, while its use is grounded in tradition, the evidence supporting effectiveness for this specific condition is weak.

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