Evidence supporting the use of: Citrus nobilis
For the health condition: Insomnia

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Citrus nobilis, commonly known as mandarin orange, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the dried peel of Citrus nobilis (often referred to as "Chen Pi" or "Ju Pi") is frequently used as an ingredient in herbal formulas. While its primary TCM indications are for regulating qi, aiding digestion, and relieving cough and phlegm, there are some traditional references to its inclusion in multi-herb formulations aimed at calming the spirit and supporting sleep, especially when insomnia is believed to be related to digestive disturbances or disharmony of the spleen and stomach. However, the evidence for its direct use to treat or support insomnia is primarily based on tradition and anecdotal use rather than robust clinical trials. Some traditional formulas for insomnia may include Citrus nobilis peel alongside other sedative herbs, but few sources single it out as the main active ingredient for sleep. Modern scientific research on the sedative or sleep-promoting properties of Citrus nobilis is very limited, with only a few studies suggesting mild anxiolytic or calming effects from certain citrus essential oils, but not specifically from C. nobilis peel or fruit in human subjects. Thus, its use for insomnia is best characterized as traditional, with weak evidence supporting efficacy for this particular indication.

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