What are the side effects of Polygala Tenuifolia?

Users most often report stomach issues, flatulence, anxiety, drowsiness, sedation. Side effects came up 6 times across 80 reports.

Polygala Tenuifolia side effects

Q: Is Polygala Tenuifolia safe?

User reports can't establish safety. PubMed lists 5 meta-analyses and 3 randomized trials. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take other medication.

Across 80 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 6 times (about 8 per 100 reports). The most common: stomach issues, flatulence, anxiety. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Polygala Tenuifolia is safe for you.

Reported side effects

stomach issues1

flatulence1

anxiety1

drowsiness1

sedation1

fatigue1

In their own words

“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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“Polygala is mildly stimulating, but for me it was all dirty-feeling, anxiogenic stimulation.”

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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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Is Polygala Tenuifolia safe? What the research covers

BResearch: Moderate5 meta-analyses · 3 randomized trials on PubMed

Front Pharmacol · 2024

The efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials

Conclusion: Although current data suggests CHM is generally safe, caution is advised due to the lack of AE reporting or detailed information in some instances. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=400292, identifier [CRD42023400292].