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Source of validity: Traditional
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Commiphora species, particularly Commiphora mukul (also known as guggul), have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. In these traditions, various species of Commiphora are employed for their supposed hepatoprotective and detoxifying effects, and may be used as part of herbal formulations intended to support liver health or address conditions like hepatitis. The traditional rationale is generally based on the plant's presumed ability to reduce inflammation, promote bile flow, or "purify the blood," rather than on targeted clinical data.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of Commiphora for hepatitis is extremely limited. While some animal studies and in vitro research have indicated that certain components of Commiphora (such as guggulsterones) possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, direct clinical evidence for efficacy in human hepatitis is lacking. No well-conducted randomized controlled trials have established Commiphora extracts as effective in treating hepatitis or significantly improving liver function in affected individuals. Any benefit observed in traditional settings has not yet been validated with modern scientific methodologies. As a result, while Commiphora is sometimes used in traditional medicine to support liver health and treat hepatitis-like symptoms, its use for this specific condition remains supported primarily by historical precedent rather than robust clinical evidence.

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