Evidence supporting the use of: Kokilaksha
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia, also known as Hygrophila auriculata) holds a place in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it is primarily valued for its diuretic, aphrodisiac, and hepatoprotective properties. While Ayurvedic texts may mention Kokilaksha in the context of balancing bodily humors (doshas) and supporting general wellness, there is no strong or direct traditional documentation specifically linking it to the treatment or support of "emotional sensitivity" as a distinct clinical issue. Emotional sensitivity as a modern psychological or psychiatric concept does not directly map onto traditional Ayurvedic terminology or disease descriptions. However, some practitioners may extrapolate its general tonifying and nervine properties to suggest benefit for emotional stability, but this is not a primary or well-established use in classical texts.
Scientifically, there is little to no research evaluating Kokilaksha for effects on mood, emotion regulation, or related neuropsychological parameters. Most pharmacological studies focus on its anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, or reproductive health effects. Therefore, the use of Kokilaksha for emotional sensitivity is justified more by general traditional tonics for "nervous weakness" or vague emotional symptoms rather than direct evidence or established clinical practice.
Other ingredients used for Emotional Sensitivity
AcaciaAconite
Albizia
amber
Amor seco
Angelica
anise
ashwagandha
basil
bayleaf
betony
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
bасора
chamomile
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
dodder
dragonhead
European five-finger grass
fennel
Ficus religiosa
forsythia
frankincense
fringed pink
Fuchsia
gastrodia
Greek mountain tea
Indian frankincense
jujube
Kokilaksha
L-theanine
lemongrass
Ligusticum
linalool
Litsea
Lycopodium
magnesium
mallow
Milk
Monkey flower
nut grass
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
paw paw
peony
Pulsatilla
Purple Monkeyflower
Rhodiola
rosemary
rue
Sagebrush
Sandy Everlasting
Scleranthus annus
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
siler root
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Spikenard
St. John's Wort
star of Bethlehem
sweet flag
Sweet Orange alcohol
Valerian root
Vervain
Violet
vitamin B6
Waterhyssop
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Kokilaksha
AbscessesAcne
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bedwetting
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
