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Potential Uses of Tagar:

Tagar might have some potential uses in various health conditions. However, more studies are required. Some potential uses of babool are described as follows:

Potential uses of tagar for the heart health

A review report by Lanje et al. 2020 suggested that  tagar was tested for antiarrhythmic (may reduce abnormal heartbeat) and coronary dilating (dilating heart arteries) effects in various animal models. According to the results, tagar might lower blood pressure and reduce the heart rate. Also, it had been used in a German heart tonic to maintain brain-heart stability.1 However, these studies are done on animals and not on humans. Therefore, we require more information on its safety for human use.

Potential uses of tagar for the digestive system

Tagar has traditionally been used to manage intestinal spasms, nervous stomach (digestion influenced by the stomach), and colic (severe abdominal pain, usually in babies). Tagar has a bitter flavour that may help with digestion and appetite. It may also be used as a carminative or a gas-relieving agent.1 However, this information is insufficient and more studies are required to support its use in solving digestive problems in humans.

Potential uses of tagar for the nervous system:

Tagar may be used to manage sleep disorders, restlessness, and anxiety. It may also be used as a muscle relaxant. In animal studies, tagar extract exhibited sedative and anticonvulsant effects suggested by a review report by Murti et al., 2011. According to these findings, tagar root extract increased sleeping time and decreased bodily movements. In addition, the aroma of tagar root exhibited sedative activity.3 However, this information is insufficient and requires extensive research to support this claim. People should consult doctors before using tagar for its sedative properties.

Potential uses of tagar for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Tagar maybe believed in enhancing attention. In Germany, tagar has been used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. However, there are no research studies evaluating the use of tagar in managing ADHD.1 This information needs to be evaluated by researchers and proper human trials are necessary. Therefore, people should not use tagar to self-medicate themselves before consulting with doctors.

Potential uses of tagar for anxiety and depression

The tagar extract was tested on animals in a study conducted by Hattesohl et al. 2008, where the results showed that tagar might have anxiolytic (lowers anxiety), sedative, antidepressant, and myorelaxant (relaxes the muscle) properties. The study concluded that the anxiolytic and antidepressant activity might be helpful for the sleep-enhancing property of tagar.1 However, these studies are not done on humans; therefore, more human trials are required to support the true scope of tagar in managing anxiety and depression in humans.

Though there are studies showing the benefits of tagar in various conditions, these are insufficient. And there is a need for further studies to establish the true scope of the benefits of tagar on human health. Furthermore, every person may respond differently to these herbs. Therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor before using tagar for any medical condition.