Evidence Labels and Claim Grammar
Classification Tiers
To prevent folk pseudoscientific overgeneralization, all biological, pharmacological, and thermal claims in this archive must use standardized evidence labels:
| Tier Label | Criteria & Definition | Permitted Claim Verbs |
|---|---|---|
| Observed in Humans | Controlled double-blind clinical trial or observational human study | Observed in clinical trials, Demonstrated in human subjects |
| Preclinical / Animal | In vivo rodent or animal model assay | Observed in animal models, Demonstrated in preclinical rodent assays |
| Cellular / In Vitro | In vitro cell culture or enzyme assay | Exhibited in cell culture, Inhibited enzyme activity in vitro |
| Traditional Use | Ethnographic or historical herbal remedy documentation | Documented in traditional herbal practice |
| Consumer Report | Observational survey or self-reported user experience | Reported by consumers in observational surveys |
| Marketing Claim | Unverified commercial breeder or vendor marketing statement | Claimed in producer promotional material |
Forbidden Verbs & Misleading Phrasing
- Forbidden: “Myrcene causes couch-lock”, “Limonene cures anxiety”, “Pinene prevents memory loss”.
- Permitted: “Preclinical rodent studies observe sedative responses at elevated β-myrcene doses”, “Double-blind aromatherapy trials observe reduced anxiety scores in human subjects inhaling lavender essential oil”.
Derived navigation generated from structured relationships. Links are labeled by edge class and evidence trace; derived links are navigation, not primary assertions.