Evidence supporting the use of: Herbal blend (proprietary)
For the body system: Pineal Gland

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Herbal blends labeled as "proprietary" and marketed for pineal gland support are primarily justified by tradition rather than strong scientific validation. Historically, various herbs such as gotu kola, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, and others have been used in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for their reputed benefits on mental clarity, spiritual health, or general well-being—attributes sometimes associated with the pineal gland, which is often linked to the "third eye" in spiritual traditions. However, the concept of "supporting" the pineal gland specifically is not a well-established or rigorously defined medical practice.

Scientific research on herbal effects on the pineal gland is extremely limited. While some herbs may influence neurotransmitters or have antioxidant properties, direct evidence showing that any particular herbal blend can enhance, detoxify, or otherwise benefit the pineal gland in humans is lacking. Most claims are extrapolated from animal studies or from general effects on the nervous system and do not address the pineal gland specifically. Therefore, the use of proprietary herbal blends for this purpose is driven mainly by traditional beliefs, anecdotal reports, and marketing rather than robust clinical research.

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