Evidence supporting the use of: Buddha's Hand
For the health condition: Stress

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Synopsis

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

Buddha's Hand (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other Asian healing systems for a range of ailments, including stress and anxiety. In TCM, Buddha's Hand is believed to regulate qi (energy flow), harmonize the stomach, and relieve emotional constraint or stagnation, which are sometimes associated with stress or mood disturbances. Herbalists often prescribe it in teas or tinctures for "calming the spirit" or "soothing the mind."

However, scientific research specifically investigating Buddha's Hand for stress or anxiety relief is extremely limited. While the fruit contains flavonoids, limonoids, and volatile oils with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, there is no robust clinical evidence directly supporting its efficacy for stress reduction in humans. Animal studies on related citrus species have sometimes shown mild anxiolytic effects, but these findings are not directly transferable to Buddha's Hand or to human stress management.

In summary, the use of Buddha's Hand for stress is justified by a long-standing traditional practice, not by scientific validation. The available evidence supporting its use for this purpose is weak, rating a 1 out of 5 for strength of evidence.

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