Evidence supporting the use of: Flavones (various)
For the health condition: Mood Swings

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Synopsis

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

Flavones, a class of polyphenolic compounds found in various fruits, vegetables, and herbs (such as apigenin in chamomile and luteolin in celery), have traditionally been used in herbal medicine for their calming and mood-stabilizing effects. The use of flavone-rich plants, particularly chamomile, dates back centuries in folk medicine as remedies for anxiety, irritability, and mood disturbances. However, direct clinical evidence specifically linking flavones to the treatment or prevention of mood swings is limited. Some preclinical studies suggest that flavones may exert anxiolytic or mild antidepressant-like effects through modulation of neurotransmitter systems, particularly GABAergic and serotonergic pathways. Despite these findings, well-controlled human studies are sparse, and most evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional use. Therefore, while there is a historical basis for the use of flavone-containing plants in supporting mood, current scientific validation is not robust enough to strongly endorse their use for mood swings. Overall, the justification for their use in this context is primarily traditional, with limited scientific support.

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