Evidence supporting the use of: Pollen (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nervous Exhaustion

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Pollen, often in the form of bee pollen, has a long history in traditional medicine, particularly within Chinese and European herbal systems, where it has been used as a tonic to promote vitality and address states of "nervous exhaustion" or fatigue. Traditional claims suggest that pollen contains a wide range of nutrients—amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—that may support overall energy and well-being. However, the specific use of pollen for "nervous exhaustion" (an older term roughly corresponding to conditions like chronic fatigue, burnout, or neurasthenia) is based primarily on anecdotal or empirical use rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

Modern scientific studies on bee pollen focus mostly on its general nutritional content and some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but there is a lack of robust clinical trials evaluating its efficacy specifically for nervous exhaustion or related neuropsychiatric conditions. Some small studies suggest pollen may help with fatigue in very specific populations (such as menopausal women), but these are limited in number and scope. There is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to support the effectiveness of pollen for nervous exhaustion by modern clinical standards. Therefore, its use for this purpose is justified primarily by tradition, with minimal scientific validation.

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