Evidence supporting the use of: Pseudostellaria heterophylla
For the health condition: Adrenal Fatigue

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Pseudostellaria heterophylla (commonly known as "Tai Zi Shen" in traditional Chinese medicine) is primarily used in the context of traditional practices to support general vitality and address symptoms such as fatigue and weakness. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is classified as a tonic herb, thought to replenish Qi (energy) and nourish bodily fluids. Its use for conditions resembling what is currently termed "adrenal fatigue" is based on these historical concepts of fatigue and weakness, not modern endocrinological understanding. There is little to no direct scientific validation or clinical research specifically linking Pseudostellaria heterophylla to improvement in adrenal function or the syndrome of adrenal fatigue as described in alternative medicine today. Most modern scientific literature on the herb addresses its possible immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant properties, but does not demonstrate efficacy for adrenal fatigue. Thus, its use for this purpose is justified by traditional knowledge rather than scientific evidence, and the overall quality and relevance of supporting evidence is very low.

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