Evidence supporting the use of: Apple Cider Vinegar
For the health condition: Gall Stones
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been traditionally used in various cultures as a home remedy for a number of digestive ailments, including gallstones. The rationale in folk medicine is that ACV may help to "dissolve" gallstones or alleviate symptoms such as pain or indigestion. This belief is largely based on anecdotal reports and the general association of vinegar with improved digestion. However, there is no robust scientific evidence supporting the use of ACV for treating or dissolving gallstones. Gallstones are typically composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, and there is no known mechanism by which vinegar, when ingested, could chemically dissolve these stones in the gallbladder. Most scientific and medical organizations do not endorse ACV for this purpose. Clinical management of gallstones generally involves dietary changes, medications, or surgery, depending on the severity and type of gallstones. In summary, while apple cider vinegar's use for gallstones is rooted in tradition, its efficacy is not supported by scientific studies, and its use should not replace evidence-based medical treatment.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Aerva lanata
Alisma
Butea monosperma
Bitter Grass
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
bile acid
Cynarin
Chanca Piedra
Dehydrocholic acid
Deoxycholic acid
Embelia
Fiber
Glycodeoxycholic acid
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
Iris
Other health conditions supported by Apple Cider Vinegar
Acid IndigestionAcne
Age Spots
Appetite (deficient)
Appetite (excessive)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Belching
Body Odor
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Cholesterol (high)
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colitis
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cradle Cap
Dandruff
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Stones
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gout
Halitosis
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Itching
Jock Itch
Kidney Stones
Menstrual Irregularity
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Psoriasis
Sugar Cravings
Urinary Tract Infections
Warts
Wounds and Sores