Evidence supporting the use of: Tagara
For the body system: GABA

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine, primarily as a calming herb to promote restful sleep and reduce anxiety. Its use is analogous to the use of valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) in Western herbalism, both of which are believed to act on the nervous system. In Ayurveda, Tagara is prescribed for its sedative, anxiolytic, and nervine properties, and it is traditionally used to balance the Vata and Pitta doshas, which in turn supports mental relaxation and sleep. The rationale for its use in supporting the GABA body system comes from the belief that calming herbs help modulate the body's natural calming neurotransmitters, such as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), although this mechanism was not described in classical Ayurvedic texts.

Scientific research specifically on Valeriana wallichii is limited, but some studies indicate that related Valeriana species may influence GABAergic activity in the brain, potentially leading to sedative and anxiolytic effects. However, direct clinical evidence for Tagara’s role in modulating GABA or supporting the GABA system is currently limited and mainly inferred from preclinical studies or by analogy to Valeriana officinalis. Thus, its use for supporting the GABA body system is primarily justified by traditional use rather than robust scientific evidence.

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