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.
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chamomile
Coptis chinensis
fennel
forsythia
greek mountain tea
jujube
L-theanine
magnesium
milk
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
rhodiola
rosemary
sphaeranthus indicus
valerian root
vitamin B6
gastrodia
nut grass
anise
commiphora
peony
lemongrass
siler root
amber
dodder
sweet flag
zanthoxylum
St. John's Wort
paw paw
star of Bethlehem
Angelica
Acacia
Albizia
Aconite
Amor seco
Betony
Blackthorn
Bayleaf
Bombax
Borneol
Monkey Flower
Dragonhead
European-Five Finger Grass
Fuchsia
Ficus religiosa
Fringed Pink
Frankincense
Kokilaksha
Litsea
Lycopodium
Ligusticum
Linalool
Mallow
Pulsatilla
Purple Monkeyflower
Rue
Sichuan Lovage
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Spikenard
Scleranthus annus
Sensitive Plant
Southern Tsangshu
Sagebrush
Sandy Everlasting
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Violet
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Zingiberene
Zedoary
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