Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Lovage
For the health condition: Gall Stones
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong, commonly known as Chuanxiong) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is used primarily to “invigorate blood circulation” and “dispel wind.” In TCM practice, it is sometimes included in formulas for liver and gallbladder health, with the belief that promoting blood flow helps resolve “stagnation,” a concept sometimes associated with gall stone formation. However, there is limited direct evidence from classical TCM texts that Chuanxiong is specifically indicated to treat or dissolve gall stones (cholelithiasis) on its own; its use is typically as part of larger multi-herb formulas aimed at addressing broader patterns.
From a scientific perspective, there is a lack of high-quality clinical studies or pharmacological evidence supporting Chuanxiong’s efficacy in treating or preventing gall stones. Most research focuses on its cardiovascular and neuroprotective effects, rather than hepatobiliary conditions. Systematic reviews and modern clinical guidelines do not recognize it as an evidence-based treatment for gall stones.
In summary, the use of Sichuan Lovage for gall stones is rooted primarily in traditional practices and theoretical frameworks of TCM, rather than in robust scientific evidence.
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dandelion
ginger
onion
knotweed
licorice root
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ox bile
phosphatidylcholine
vitamin C
Indian bael
bile salt
Trichosanthes
hydrangea
paw paw
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
Hedyotis
Iris
Indian fagonia
madder
Prunus
Portulaca
Palo Azul
Sichuan Lovage
Southern Tsangshu
Silybum
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Taraxacum
Other health conditions supported by Sichuan Lovage
Abdominal PainAngina
Arthritis
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dandruff
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
Gastritis
Gingivitis