Evidence supporting the use of: Ashwagandha
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of stress-related conditions, including emotional imbalances. Modern scientific studies have investigated ashwagandha's effects on stress, anxiety, and mood disorders, which are often linked to heightened emotional sensitivity. Several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated that ashwagandha supplementation can reduce perceived stress and lower cortisol levels in adults. For example, a 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that ashwagandha extract significantly improved anxiety and stress scores compared to placebo.

However, the use of ashwagandha specifically for "emotional sensitivity" has not been explicitly studied in clinical trials. Emotional sensitivity, while related to stress and anxiety, is a more nuanced psychological characteristic that is not always directly addressed in scientific literature. Nonetheless, by improving resilience to stress and modulating anxiety, ashwagandha may indirectly support individuals who experience heightened emotional sensitivity. The current evidence base is moderate for stress and mild to moderate for anxiety, but extrapolation to emotional sensitivity is largely theoretical and not directly validated by research.

In summary, while traditional use and some scientific evidence support ashwagandha for stress and anxiety, direct evidence for its effectiveness in treating emotional sensitivity is limited. Thus, the scientific justification is moderate, with a rating of 2 out of 5 for this specific condition.

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