Evidence supporting the use of: Indian Redwood
For the health condition: Debility

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pterocarpus santalinus, commonly known as Indian Redwood or Red Sandalwood, has a long-standing place in traditional Indian (Ayurvedic) medicine. In Ayurveda, Indian Redwood is considered to have properties that can help restore vitality and strength, and is thus sometimes used as a tonic to address general debility. Traditional formulations may include Indian Redwood as an ingredient intended to "cool" the body, support blood health, or rejuvenate tissues, which aligns with the broader concept of treating debility (a state of physical weakness or lack of energy). However, the historical texts do not always specify debility as a modern clinical diagnosis, but rather refer to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, or convalescence for which Indian Redwood may be recommended as part of compound preparations.

Scientifically, there is a paucity of direct clinical evidence supporting its use specifically for debility in humans. Some in vitro and animal studies have explored its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective properties, which could theoretically contribute to recovery from weakness or illness. However, these findings are preliminary and have not been robustly translated into human clinical trials addressing debility. Therefore, while there is a traditional basis for its use, scientific validation remains limited.

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