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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dianthus (commonly known as "pinks" or "carnation") is primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where the dried herb is called Dianthus superbus, or "Qumai." In TCM, Dianthus is traditionally prescribed for urinary tract conditions, such as promoting urination and clearing heat, but there are occasional references to its use in formulas intended to support liver and gall bladder function. This is based on the broader TCM philosophy of balancing organ systems rather than direct scientific evidence of action on the gall bladder. There is no robust historical record of Dianthus being a primary or specific treatment for sluggish or removed gall bladder, but it sometimes appears in multi-herb formulas addressing "damp-heat" in the liver and gall bladder meridians.

From a scientific perspective, there are no clinical studies or pharmacological research directly validating the use of Dianthus for gall bladder disorders, whether the organ is sluggish or has been removed (cholecystectomy). Most available research focuses on its diuretic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, not on bile production, gall bladder motility, or fat digestion. Therefore, its use for gall bladder support is justified mainly by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the evidence base is weak. It should not be considered a primary or proven therapy for gall bladder conditions in modern medical practice.

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