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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.
Evidence Scorecards
Herbs by verdict
Each scorecard summarizes every available clinical trial — sample sizes, findings, limitations, and an honest verdict.
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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🫐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
PROMISINGHow we work
Research you can verify
01
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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We show our sources
Every claim links to its PubMed DOI. You can click through and read the original study yourself. No trust required.
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