Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Lovage
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sichuan Lovage (Ligusticum chuanxiong), also known as Chuanxiong, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used primarily for promoting blood circulation and alleviating pain. In the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotional sensitivity is often associated with "stagnation of qi and blood" or "liver qi stagnation," concepts which do not have direct equivalents in Western medicine. Chuanxiong is frequently included in herbal formulas aimed at "soothing the liver" and "regulating qi," which are believed to help with emotional symptoms such as irritability, mood swings, and sensitivity.

However, the evidence for its effectiveness in treating emotional sensitivity is based primarily on tradition rather than rigorous scientific studies. There is a lack of high-quality clinical trials or biomedical research specifically linking Sichuan Lovage to improvements in emotional sensitivity, mood disorders, or psychological health. Most modern research on Chuanxiong focuses on its effects on cardiovascular health and pain management, not on emotional or psychological conditions. For this reason, its use for emotional sensitivity is best described as traditional, with limited direct scientific support.

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