Evidence supporting the use of: California Spikenard
For the health condition: Irritability

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

California Spikenard (Aralia californica) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine by Native American groups and later herbalists in California. Its roots were used for various ailments, including as a tonic for the respiratory system and to ease physical discomfort. Some traditional accounts and modern herbalists suggest it may have a calming or soothing effect, which could theoretically help with irritability, often as part of a broader use for stress or anxiety-related symptoms. However, documentation specifically highlighting its use for "irritability" is sparse, and most references are anecdotal, stemming from herbal folklore rather than robust ethnobotanical records. There are no clinical trials or pharmacological studies substantiating its efficacy for irritability, and its use for this purpose does not appear in authoritative herbal compendia. Therefore, while there is a faint thread of traditional use that could be interpreted as relevant to irritability, the evidence is weak and indirect, reflected in the low rating. Its use for irritability is primarily perpetuated by herbal tradition, with little to no scientific validation.

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