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Source of validity: Traditional
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Peach (Prunus persica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asian systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, various parts of the peach plant—including the fruit, leaves, bark, and especially the seeds (known as "tao ren" in TCM)—are used for a variety of ailments, though insomnia is not consistently a primary indication. Some historical records and herbal compendiums mention the calming effects of peach blossoms or seeds, suggesting a mild sedative or tranquilizing property. The traditional rationale is often based on the concept of "nourishing the heart" or "calming the spirit," which are TCM approaches to treating sleep disturbances. However, scientific investigation into peach’s efficacy for insomnia is extremely limited. There are no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies that specifically support the use of peach or its extracts for improving sleep or treating insomnia. Any potential effect may be due to general nutritional content (such as magnesium or potassium) in the fruit, but this is not specific or significant enough to warrant its use as a primary sleep aid. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent, the actual evidence is weak, and peach is not a recognized or validated treatment for insomnia in modern clinical practice.

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