Evidence supporting the use of: White Peony
For the health condition: Anxiety

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Bai Shao." It is commonly used as part of herbal formulas intended to "nourish the blood," "calm the liver," and address symptoms that may overlap with what is recognized in modern clinical terms as anxiety, such as irritability, restlessness, and insomnia. Historical texts describe its use for calming the "shen" (spirit) and alleviating emotional disturbances. The traditional rationale is based on a holistic concept of balancing internal energies rather than on specific neurochemical pathways.

There is limited scientific research directly evaluating White Peony's efficacy in treating anxiety as a stand-alone intervention. Some laboratory studies have shown that paeoniflorin, a major active compound in White Peony, may have neuroprotective effects and modulate neurotransmitter systems involved in mood regulation. However, most clinical research involves multi-herb formulas, making it difficult to isolate the specific effects of White Peony. At present, there is insufficient high-quality clinical evidence from controlled trials to firmly support its use for anxiety by Western medical standards.

In summary, the use of White Peony for anxiety is primarily justified by traditional practice, with limited preliminary scientific investigation but little direct clinical validation for this specific indication.

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