Evidence supporting the use of: Tree Peony
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) root bark, known as "Mu Dan Pi" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for various health conditions, including those affecting the mind and emotions. In TCM, Tree Peony is considered to clear heat, cool the blood, and move stagnation, which are believed to contribute to emotional disturbances such as irritability, restlessness, and mood swings—concepts sometimes loosely translated as "emotional sensitivity" in Western terms. Classical herbal formulas containing Tree Peony, such as Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Free and Easy Wanderer Powder), are traditionally prescribed for symptoms that might today be described as mood lability or mild anxiety. However, the evidence supporting its use to specifically treat or support "emotional sensitivity" is largely based on these traditional frameworks rather than modern scientific research. There is a paucity of clinical trials or rigorous scientific studies investigating Tree Peony’s direct effects on emotional sensitivity or related psychiatric conditions. Some laboratory research has indicated potential neuroprotective or anti-inflammatory effects of Tree Peony constituents, but these findings have not been directly linked to emotional regulation in humans. In summary, Tree Peony’s use for emotional sensitivity is rooted in traditional medicine systems, with limited direct scientific validation for this specific indication.

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