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Evidence Library

Herb Scorecards

Every major Ayurvedic herb reviewed against published clinical trials. We read the research so you can make informed decisions.

11herbs reviewed with clinical trial evidence — rated Proven, Promising, or Limited

Proven

Multiple quality RCTs confirm these effects.

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Ashwagandha

Stress, cortisol, endurance — 15+ RCTs confirm real effects

15 studies

PROVEN 🟡

Turmeric / Curcumin

Anti-inflammatory powerhouse — but bioavailability is the catch

20 studies

PROVEN 🌳

Boswellia

Comparable to NSAIDs for arthritis — fewer side effects

8 studies

PROVEN

Promising

Some clinical evidence exists but more research is needed.

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Triphala

Gut health and antioxidant effects — more large trials needed

6 studies

PROMISING 🧠

Brahmi

Memory and cognition gains in 12-week studies

7 studies

PROMISING 🌸

Shatavari

Women's health — emerging but limited clinical evidence

4 studies

PROMISING 🌿

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Documented compounds, adaptogenic potential — needs larger human trials

5 studies

PROMISING 🍃

Neem

Antimicrobial properties documented — limited large-scale human data

4 studies

PROMISING 🫒

Amla

Vitamin C powerhouse — antioxidant and lipid research emerging

5 studies

PROMISING

Limited

Insufficient human clinical data available.

Government promoted it during COVID — what does the evidence actually show?

3 studies

LIMITED

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Proven

Promising

Limited

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