Traditional use for stress; evidence is early and small-scale.
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Evidence strength
35/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: self-reported stress scores in small short trials.
This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.
How long to take it
Short courses of eight to twelve weeks.
Who it's actually for
People exploring stress support.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; 300–600 mg extract daily
May lower blood sugar and has a mild antiplatelet effect. Some evidence of reduced fertility in animals.