Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black root (Veronicastrum virginicum, also known as Culver's root) has been used historically in traditional herbal medicine, especially in North America, as a remedy for various liver and digestive disorders, including jaundice. Its use in supporting or treating jaundice in adults is primarily rooted in traditional practices among Native American tribes and early European settlers. The herb was often employed as a "bitter" and "liver tonic," believed to stimulate bile flow and support liver function, which was thought to be beneficial for jaundice—a symptom characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels. However, there is a lack of well-designed clinical studies or robust scientific evidence validating its efficacy or safety for this indication. Modern herbal references sometimes repeat its historical use, but these claims are not supported by contemporary pharmacological or clinical research. Some older materia medica sources mention its use for jaundice, but do not provide mechanistic insights or clinical data. Therefore, the justification for using black root for jaundice is based almost entirely on traditional use, with very limited or anecdotal evidence and no scientific validation.

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