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What does science actually say about Ayurveda?
We read the clinical trials so you don't have to. Every herb rated on real evidence — Proven, Promising, or Limited — with every claim linked to its source.
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We read the papers
Every RCT, systematic review, and clinical trial on PubMed. We note sample sizes, durations, journals, and limitations.
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We rate the evidence
PROVEN means multiple quality RCTs confirm it. PROMISING means some evidence but more trials needed. LIMITED means insufficient human data.
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