Evidence supporting the use of: Bombax
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bombax, particularly Bombax ceiba (commonly known as the silk cotton tree), has a history of use in various traditional medicinal systems, such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. However, its use for emotional sensitivity specifically is not well-documented or prominent in these traditions. Most commonly, Bombax is used for its purported benefits in treating diarrhea, wounds, inflammation, and as a general tonic. Occasionally, it is included in polyherbal formulations intended to support nervous system balance or overall vitality, which may be loosely interpreted as supporting emotional well-being.
There is little to no direct historical literature or ethnobotanical record supporting the targeted use of Bombax for emotional sensitivity or related concerns such as mood swings, anxiety, or depression. Thus, while it is a part of traditional pharmacopeias, its connection to emotional sensitivity is indirect and poorly substantiated. There are no significant clinical or preclinical studies validating its efficacy for this purpose. Any recommendation of Bombax for emotional sensitivity is based on traditional usage patterns for general health or nerve tonics, rather than direct evidence for emotional or psychological health.
Other ingredients used for Emotional Sensitivity
AcaciaAconite
Albizia
amber
Amor seco
Angelica
anise
ashwagandha
basil
bayleaf
betony
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
bасора
chamomile
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
dodder
dragonhead
European five-finger grass
fennel
Ficus religiosa
forsythia
frankincense
fringed pink
Fuchsia
gastrodia
Greek mountain tea
Indian frankincense
jujube
Kokilaksha
L-theanine
lemongrass
Ligusticum
linalool
Litsea
Lycopodium
magnesium
mallow
Milk
Monkey flower
nut grass
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
paw paw
peony
Pulsatilla
Purple Monkeyflower
Rhodiola
rosemary
rue
Sagebrush
Sandy Everlasting
Scleranthus annus
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
siler root
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Spikenard
St. John's Wort
star of Bethlehem
sweet flag
Sweet Orange alcohol
Valerian root
Vervain
Violet
vitamin B6
Waterhyssop
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Bombax
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion
