Evidence supporting the use of: Quail egg
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Quail eggs have been used in some traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asian and some Eastern European folk remedies, as a food believed to promote general health and vitality. However, claims about quail egg supporting or treating insomnia are mainly rooted in anecdotal reports and traditional practices, rather than robust scientific evidence. In traditional Chinese medicine, quail eggs are sometimes considered a nourishing food that may help balance the body, but insomnia-specific claims are not widely documented in classical texts. The idea is that their rich content of nutrients—such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids—might generally support the nervous system, potentially promoting better sleep. However, these beliefs are not grounded in rigorous clinical research.
Modern scientific literature has not identified any bioactive compounds in quail eggs that have a direct, clinically proven sedative or sleep-promoting effect in humans. There are no randomized controlled trials or systematic reviews supporting their use for insomnia. At best, quail eggs may indirectly support general health through nutrition, but their specific use for insomnia lacks both scientific validation and strong documentation in traditional medicine. Therefore, while quail eggs may be considered a nutritious food, their reputation as a remedy for insomnia is based more on tradition and anecdote than on scientific or historical evidence specific to this condition.
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cassia bark
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melatonin
moringa
motherwort
ophiopogon root
orange
passionflower
perilla
phytocannabinoids
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
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scrophularia root
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valerian root
vitamin B6
zinc
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Anemone
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Blackthorn
Balsam
Bayleaf
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Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cactus
Cyathula
Citron
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Cannabinol
Cymbopogon Martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
Capitate Valerian
Corktree
Cowslip
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Cherimoya
Corydalis
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Mallow
Milk Protein
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Poppy
Rose
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Sumac
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Other health conditions supported by quail egg
AnemiaAsthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Convalescence
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Fatigue
Gastritis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hangover
Headache (general)
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Kidney Stones
Memory and Brain Function
Nervousness
Neuralgia and Neuritis
Pain (general remedies for)
PMS (general)
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores