Evidence supporting the use of: Rhodiola
For the health condition: Hysteria

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Synopsis

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

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used in Eastern European and Asian folk medicine to enhance stamina, reduce fatigue, and promote mental resilience. Its historical applications include "nervous system disorders," which, in older medical literature, sometimes encompassed symptoms now classified under the broad and outdated category of "hysteria." Hysteria was once a catch-all diagnosis, particularly for women, describing a range of psychological and somatic symptoms such as anxiety, emotional instability, and fatigue. While there are no modern clinical trials specifically investigating rhodiola for "hysteria" (a diagnosis no longer recognized in contemporary medicine), rhodiola's use for stress, fatigue, and mood stabilization is well documented in traditional sources and some contemporary herbal compendia.

Scientific evidence for rhodiola's efficacy focuses on stress, mild depression, fatigue, and cognitive function, with multiple small studies and reviews indicating potential benefit in these areas. However, because "hysteria" as a diagnostic category is obsolete, there is no direct scientific validation for its use in this context. The traditional use rating is low (1/5) because, while rhodiola was historically used for broad nervous disorders, explicit references to "hysteria" are limited, and the connection is more inferred than directly established. In summary, rhodiola's application for hysteria is primarily justified by tradition, rooted in its general reputation for supporting nervous system health, rather than targeted scientific validation.

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