Evidence supporting the use of: Apocynum venetum
For the body system: Senses

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

Apocynum venetum, commonly known as Luobuma or dogbane, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditionally, it is utilized for its calming, antihypertensive, and anxiolytic effects, rather than specifically for supporting the Senses body system (e.g., vision, hearing, taste, smell, or touch). However, in the context of traditional herbalism, some practitioners have used Apocynum venetum to address conditions such as headaches, dizziness, and eye fatigue—symptoms that may loosely relate to sensory function. The plant contains flavonoids and other phytochemicals that are believed to have neuroprotective and antioxidative effects, but direct clinical evidence supporting its use for enhancement or protection of the senses (such as sight or hearing) is lacking. Most available research focuses on its cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric benefits, such as blood pressure regulation and reduction of anxiety or insomnia. Therefore, while there is traditional precedent for its use in complaints tangentially related to the senses, there is insufficient scientific validation specifically for the Senses body system. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition, with a low evidence rating for this particular application.

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