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Source of validity: Traditional
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Oroxylum indicum, commonly known as the Indian trumpet tree, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine in South and Southeast Asia. It is included in various classical Ayurvedic formulations, some of which are used for conditions like insomnia, nervousness, and anxiety. The rationale in traditional medicine is often based on the plant's purported sedative, nervine, and adaptogenic properties. However, scientific validation for these effects is extremely limited. Only a few preclinical pharmacological studies exist, and while some indicate mild CNS depressant or anxiolytic effects in animal models, robust clinical trials in humans for insomnia are lacking. Most references to its use in insomnia are anecdotal or based on historical texts rather than modern research. Thus, while the traditional use for sleep disturbances is documented, the evidence supporting its efficacy is weak and not corroborated by substantial scientific studies. Use should be approached cautiously, and more rigorous research is needed to establish safety and efficacy for this indication.

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