Evidence-backed
Relevant evidence supports a practical use, with important limitations stated alongside it.
Evidence frameworkTradition is valuable.
Tradition is valuable.
It is not the same as proof.
Our labels describe the strength and relevance of the available support. They do not turn educational content into individual medical advice.
Four visible labels
Emerging evidence
There may be promising, mixed or preliminary evidence, but uncertainty remains material.
Traditional use
The use has a documented history or practitioner tradition but lacks strong modern clinical support.
Not established
The claimed effect has not been shown reliably, or the available evidence is too weak to support the claim.
What we review
We look at the actual preparation, route, concentration, population and outcome — not merely whether a study mentions the same plant. A laboratory result, animal study, traditional monograph and human clinical trial answer different questions.
What remains separate
Safety and evidence are related but not interchangeable. A low-risk comfort practice may have limited evidence. A biologically active extract may have research behind it and still require professional guidance.