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Source of validity: Traditional
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Maral root (Rhaponticum carthamoides), also known as Leuzea, has a long history of traditional use in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe and Asia as a tonic to combat fatigue and enhance physical and mental energy. Traditionally, Siberian athletes and herders reportedly used maral root to recover from exhaustion and improve stamina. The plant’s roots contain ecdysteroids, compounds sometimes referred to as “plant steroids,” which have been studied for their potential adaptogenic properties.

While some preliminary animal and in vitro studies suggest that extracts from maral root may help reduce fatigue and improve physical performance, high-quality clinical trials in humans are rare and often methodologically limited. The majority of scientific evidence is either anecdotal or derived from traditional use rather than rigorous, large-scale studies. As such, its use for supporting energy is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than robust scientific validation. Regulatory bodies do not recognize maral root as an established treatment for fatigue or low energy. Overall, evidence supporting maral root’s effectiveness for energy enhancement is modest and mostly based on its history of use and limited early research.

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