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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tagara, also known as Valeriana wallichii, is a herb widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Traditionally, Tagara has been employed for its calming, sedative, and anxiolytic properties, which are believed to help balance the nervous system, particularly in cases of stress, insomnia, and anxiety. Ayurveda describes Tagara as beneficial for soothing vata dosha imbalances, often associated with heightened sympathetic nervous system activity such as restlessness, nervousness, and sleep disturbances. The herb is often included in classical formulations for supporting relaxation and sleep, indirectly supporting the sympathetic nervous system by promoting calmness and reducing its overactivity.

While there is a wealth of traditional use supporting Tagara’s role in nervous system health, direct scientific evidence validating its specific effects on the sympathetic nervous system is limited. Most available studies focus on its sedative and anxiolytic effects, often extrapolated from research on related species like Valeriana officinalis (European valerian). Thus, the justification for using Tagara to support the sympathetic nervous system is primarily rooted in Ayurvedic tradition rather than robust modern scientific validation.

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