Evidence supporting the use of: Japanese Apricot
For the health condition: Appetite (excessive)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume, also known as Ume or Umeboshi when pickled) has a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea. In traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine, the fruit is often used to aid digestion and to address various gastrointestinal complaints, including loss of appetite. However, its use for “excessive appetite” (hyperphagia) is not a major or well-documented traditional indication. Most historical uses of Japanese Apricot focus on stimulating appetite in cases of poor appetite, indigestion, or convalescence rather than suppressing excessive appetite. There is limited documentation in traditional texts directly supporting the use of Japanese Apricot to treat excessive appetite. Scientific research on Japanese Apricot has explored its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and gastrointestinal effects, but few (if any) studies have investigated its impact on appetite regulation, particularly in the context of reducing excessive appetite. Therefore, while Japanese Apricot is a respected traditional remedy, there is minimal traditional and scientific backing specifically for the use of this ingredient in the treatment or support of excessive appetite. The evidence supporting this use is weak, and any claims regarding its efficacy for excessive appetite are not substantiated by current research or classical medical literature.

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