Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Pine
For the health condition: Mental Illness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Pine (Pinus tabuliformis and related species) has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including as part of formulations intended to calm the spirit or support mental well-being. Pine nuts, bark, and resin have been used in various herbal remedies, sometimes claimed to relieve anxiety, enhance cognitive function, or promote relaxation. However, the traditional use is often not specific to modern psychiatric diagnoses such as depression or anxiety disorders but rather addresses general concepts like "shen" (spirit) disturbance or imbalance.

To date, there is little scientific evidence directly supporting the efficacy of Chinese Pine for treating mental illnesses. Most available research on pine species focuses on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or cardiovascular effects, with only limited and indirect evidence regarding neuroprotective or anxiolytic properties, primarily from animal or in vitro studies not specific to Chinese Pine species. Therefore, while Chinese Pine has been used traditionally for general mental health purposes, rigorous clinical studies validating these effects in the context of diagnosed mental illness are lacking. The evidence for its use in this regard remains limited to traditional practice rather than scientific validation.

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