Comparative Effectiveness of Traditional Medicines for Gall Bladder Stones: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors

  • T Susmitha
  • Kanniyakumari M
  • Renga Sundari
  • Senthamil Veni S
  • Nimeshika Devi S.V.L
  • Divya Jayachandran
  • E.Sathya Priya
  • Saravanasingh Karan Chand Mohan Singh
  • L. Sridevi
  • Chandrasekar R
  • Ramamurthy Murugan

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Abstract

This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence from 40 studies examining the comparative effectiveness of traditional medicine systems—including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy, and Japanese medicine—for treating gall bladder stones. The review evaluates clinical efficacy, safety profiles, methodological quality, integration with modern medicine, and practical guidelines for practitioners. Findings indicate that Ayurveda and TCM demonstrate the most consistent evidence for symptom relief and stone dissolution, while significant research gaps persist in standardized protocols and long-term outcomes. The review identifies critical areas for future research and provides evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice

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2025-02-22

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Susmitha T, M K, Sundari R, Veni S S, Devi S.V.L N, Jayachandran D, et al. Comparative Effectiveness of Traditional Medicines for Gall Bladder Stones: A Systematic Literature Review. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 22 [cited 2026 Mar. 17];14(2):341-5. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/10064

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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