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Polygala Tenuifolia reviews: what real users say

We read 80 first-hand mentions of Polygala Tenuifolia from health and supplement communities. 28 of them say clearly how it went — and 86% of those say it helped.

Where people say it works: mood (100% of 19), focus (91% of 11), anxiety (60% of 5).

Most common complaints: stomach issues, flatulence, anxiety, drowsiness, sedation. All side effects →

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Positive experiences

“150mg had immediate antidepressant effects for me. It's worked great for mood and focus...It has improved my depression, anhedonia, and ADHD all at once.”
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“I didn't realize quite how well it was working until I ran out and my brain once again turned to mush.”
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“I've actually taken every one of these and I feel each one acutely.”
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“Polygala tenuifloa (extract from NootropicsDepot) has been helping me immensely. 120mg sublingually once when I wake up, along with 500mg DLPA orally, have changed a lot for me.”
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“it brought to me a positive, mood stabilizing ride for a few hours... Both these herbs I've had positive effects on mood and energy without overstimulating your nerves.”
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“You could try Polygala Tenuifoloia... I believe it works just like described.”
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Negative and mixed experiences

“Polygala is mildly stimulating, but for me it was all dirty-feeling, anxiogenic stimulation.”
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“I used 60 grams of Polygala Tenuifolia or Yuan Zhi in one month and I haven't used antipsychotics...my Deoression is partly cured.”
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“Today was day six and it hit me like a ton of bricks. All the asthma, back upon waking.”
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Polygala Tenuifolia reviews: what 80 real users say (86% positive) — PlainPill