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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aerva lanata, commonly known as "Mountain Knotgrass" or "Pashanabheda," has been traditionally used in Ayurveda and other folk medicine systems for the management of kidney and urinary tract conditions, including stones. The Sanskrit name "Pashanabheda" itself translates to "stone breaker," reflecting its historical use in dissolving or aiding the passage of urinary calculi, which may include both kidney and gall stones. However, most traditional references and classical texts predominantly mention its use for urinary (renal) stones rather than specifically for gall stones (cholelithiasis).

Scientific evidence supporting the use of Aerva lanata for gall stones (as opposed to kidney stones) is sparse. Some preclinical studies and in vitro analyses suggest that the plant may have diuretic and anti-urolithiatic properties, which could help prevent the formation or promote the dissolution of urinary stones. There is a lack of robust clinical trials or direct experimental evidence demonstrating a clear mechanism or efficacy of Aerva lanata against gall stones specifically. Most of the available evidence, both historical and scientific, pertains to urinary tract stones. Therefore, while its use for gall stones draws from traditional practices, especially in regions where folk medicine does not distinguish clearly between kidney and gall stones, the direct scientific validation for effectiveness in gall stone management is currently minimal.

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