Evidence supporting the use of: California Peony
For the health condition: Nervousness

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Synopsis

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

California Peony (Paeonia californica) has been traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of California and some Western herbalists for various ailments, including as a remedy for nervousness and related nervous disorders. The use is primarily based on ethnobotanical accounts and anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific studies. In traditional practice, roots and sometimes other parts of the plant were prepared as teas, tinctures, or poultices, believed to have calming and antispasmodic effects. However, there are no clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies specifically investigating California Peony’s efficacy for nervousness or anxiety in humans. The broader genus Paeonia (peonies) has some species that have been studied for potential sedative or anxiolytic effects in other contexts, but these findings cannot be directly applied to Paeonia californica. Therefore, the evidence supporting its use for nervousness is limited to traditional uses and lacks substantive scientific validation. Caution is warranted, as the safety and efficacy profile has not been established in controlled studies.

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