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”.