Synopsis

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

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, including applications for digestive complaints and loss of appetite. Historical texts and herbal compendia from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance occasionally mention chervil as a gentle digestive tonic or as an ingredient in bitters intended to stimulate appetite. However, compared to more prominent culinary and medicinal herbs such as gentian or wormwood, chervil’s reputation for appetite stimulation is minor and not widely documented. The rationale for its use is largely based on empirical tradition and the general observation that aromatic herbs with mild bitterness may support digestive function, which can secondarily help stimulate appetite.

Despite its traditional use, there is a lack of modern scientific studies investigating chervil for the treatment of deficient appetite. No clinical trials or controlled studies have evaluated its efficacy for this specific purpose. The evidence for its use is therefore rated as low (1 out of 5), being grounded mainly in traditional herbal practices and historical herbal texts rather than in robust scientific validation. For those seeking evidence-based treatments for loss of appetite, herbs with stronger clinical backing are recommended.

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