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Source of validity: Traditional
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The Common Monkey Flower (Mimulus guttatus) is primarily used in the context of traditional and alternative medicine, particularly within the Bach Flower Remedies system developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. In this system, Mimulus is intended to address emotional states such as fear and shyness rather than clinical depression. There is no substantial scientific research or clinical trials supporting the efficacy of Common Monkey Flower for the treatment of depression. Its use is largely based on anecdotal reports and historical tradition within the Bach Flower Remedy community. Conventional herbal medicine sources do not generally list Mimulus guttatus as a treatment for depression, and it is not recognized in modern pharmacopoeias for this indication. While some individuals may report subjective benefits, these are not backed by rigorous scientific evaluation. Therefore, its use for depression is justified by tradition rather than scientific evidence and should not be seen as a substitute for evidence-based treatments for depression.

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