Evidence supporting the use of: Blue Vervain
For the health condition: Anxiety Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly within Western herbalism and Native American practices, as a remedy for anxiety, nervousness, and related conditions. Its reputation as a calming herb, or “nervine,” is rooted primarily in traditional practice rather than robust scientific studies. Traditional herbalists often prepared Blue Vervain as a tea, tincture, or infusion to promote relaxation and ease symptoms of anxiety or mental stress.

Despite its historical use, scientific validation is limited. Most modern clinical studies on Blue Vervain are lacking, and there is insufficient high-quality evidence from randomized controlled trials to confirm its efficacy in treating anxiety disorders. A handful of animal studies suggest some sedative or anxiolytic effects, possibly related to certain phytochemicals such as flavonoids or glycosides, but these findings have not been replicated or confirmed in humans. As such, mainstream medical and psychiatric guidelines do not recognize Blue Vervain as a proven treatment for anxiety.

In summary, while Blue Vervain continues to be used by some herbalists for anxiety, its justification comes almost entirely from traditional use rather than scientific validation. Its evidence rating remains low due to the absence of rigorous clinical research.

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