Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Artemisia is a genus comprising many species, including Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), Artemisia annua (sweet wormwood), and others. Traditionally, certain Artemisia species have been used in herbal medicine systems—such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and European folk remedies—to support digestive health, including complaints related to the liver and gall bladder. These uses are generally based on the supposed bitter qualities of Artemisia, which were believed to stimulate bile flow and improve digestion in cases of “sluggish” bile or gall bladder function. However, the traditional use is mostly anecdotal and lacks rigorous clinical validation. There is no strong scientific evidence supporting Artemisia for gall bladder disorders, either in cases where the gall bladder is sluggish or has been removed. Modern clinical studies on Artemisia species have focused primarily on their antiparasitic, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties, not on gall bladder function. As such, while Artemisia has a traditional reputation for use in liver and biliary complaints, the actual evidence is minimal to non-existent, and it should not be relied upon for gall bladder health without medical supervision.

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