Evidence supporting the use of: Cluster Fig
For the health condition: Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Siddha. It is reputed for its hepatoprotective (liver-supporting), anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties. In traditional contexts, various parts of the tree (bark, fruit, leaves) are used for a range of digestive ailments, including jaundice, liver dysfunction, and general digestive sluggishness.
However, the specific use of Cluster Fig for gall bladder conditions—such as a sluggish gall bladder or post-cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)—is not well documented in either classical texts or modern reviews. It is sometimes included in polyherbal formulations intended to "improve bile flow" or "support liver and gall bladder health," but this is largely based on its general reputation for supporting the digestive system. There is only very limited preclinical research examining the effects of Cluster Fig on bile production or secretion, and virtually no clinical trials supporting its efficacy for gall bladder function in humans.
Therefore, the traditional use of Cluster Fig for gall bladder conditions is tangential and not a prominent or well-supported application. The evidence is mostly anecdotal or based on broader digestive and hepatic claims, rather than specific studies or traditional doctrines focusing on the gall bladder.
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Other health conditions supported by Cluster Fig
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Blood Poisoning
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cramps and Spasms
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Gout
Hair (loss or thinning)