Evidence supporting the use of: Licorice (various)
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra and related species) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. In TCM, licorice root (known as "Gan Cao") is often used as a harmonizing herb in formulas, sometimes intended to "relieve emotional tension" or "soothe the spirit." However, these uses are based on traditional energetic concepts rather than clinical evidence as understood by modern biomedicine. There is little to no direct scientific research investigating licorice or its active constituents (such as glycyrrhizin) for the specific treatment or support of "emotional sensitivity" (which itself is a loosely defined term). A few animal studies suggest licorice compounds may have mild neuroactive effects, but these findings are preliminary and have not been translated into clinical recommendations for emotional states in humans. Thus, the use of licorice for emotional sensitivity is primarily rooted in traditional practice, and the scientific evidence supporting this application is minimal.

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