Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and various folk systems across Asia and Africa. It has been employed for a variety of liver and gastrointestinal disorders, and in some regions, it is used to support "sluggish" gall bladder function or as a general liver-gall bladder tonic after removal of the gall bladder. The rationale in traditional systems is often based on the plant’s reputed anti-inflammatory, choleretic (bile-promoting), and detoxifying effects. However, these uses are primarily anecdotal and based on traditional beliefs rather than rigorous scientific validation. There are very few, if any, modern clinical studies specifically examining Solanum nigrum for gall bladder function, post-cholecystectomy support, or related conditions. Available pharmacological studies focus mainly on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, mostly in animal models or in vitro. Thus, while its use for gall bladder support has a basis in traditional practice, there is little high-quality scientific evidence to substantiate these claims. Caution should also be exercised, as parts of the plant can be toxic if not prepared correctly.

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