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Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacum, commonly known as dandelion, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for supporting liver and gallbladder health, including the management of gallstones. Folk and traditional systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and European herbalism have used dandelion root and leaves as a "cholagogue" (a substance believed to promote bile flow) and as a mild diuretic. The rationale is that by increasing bile flow, dandelion might help prevent the formation of gallstones or assist in their passage. However, modern scientific evidence supporting these uses is minimal. There are a few in vitro and animal studies suggesting dandelion may have choleretic effects, but these do not directly address gallstone dissolution or prevention in humans. No robust clinical trials have investigated dandelion's efficacy in treating or preventing gallstones. Most authoritative sources, including systematic reviews and monographs from organizations such as the European Medicines Agency and the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, do not recognize dandelion as an established therapy for gallstones. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition, current evidence does not substantiate effectiveness for this condition.

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