Evidence supporting the use of: Anemarrhena
For the body system: Adrenal Glands

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Anemarrhena asphodeloides, commonly known as anemarrhena, is a traditional herb used in Chinese medicine. It is often included in formulas designed to "nourish yin" and address symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and sensations of heat, which, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), may be loosely associated with what is described in the West as "adrenal exhaustion" or stress-related fatigue. However, it is important to note that TCM does not have a direct equivalent to the adrenal glands as understood in modern physiology. The herb is traditionally used to "clear heat" and "moisten dryness," and it is sometimes found in herbal formulas marketed for stress relief or hormonal balance.

Despite its traditional use for symptoms that might overlap with adrenal fatigue, there is very limited scientific evidence directly linking anemarrhena to adrenal gland support or function. Most available studies focus on its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and neuroprotective properties, and not on the adrenal glands per se. As such, while there is a traditional basis for its use in conditions that might be interpreted as involving the adrenal glands, there is little to no clinical research validating this specific use. Therefore, the justification for anemarrhena as an adrenal support is primarily traditional, with weak evidence by modern scientific standards.

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