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Source of validity: Traditional
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Herbal blends, often labeled as "proprietary," have been traditionally used in various medical systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western herbalism to support blood health and treat anemia. While the exact ingredients of a proprietary blend can vary, commonly included herbs are nettle, dandelion, yellow dock, burdock, and alfalfa. These herbs have a long history of use as "blood tonics," believed to improve blood quality, stimulate red blood cell production, and provide minerals such as iron, which is essential for hemoglobin synthesis.

Historical texts and ethnobotanical records document the use of these plants for symptoms associated with anemia—such as fatigue, pallor, and weakness—long before the condition was clinically defined. For example, nettle has been used as a spring tonic in Europe, dandelion root for liver and blood purification, and yellow dock as a gentle laxative and iron-rich remedy.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of whole herbal blends for anemia is limited and mostly anecdotal. Some individual herbs (such as nettle or yellow dock) contain modest amounts of iron or compounds that may enhance iron absorption, but clinical trials demonstrating significant improvement in anemia parameters are scarce. The primary justification for their use remains traditional practice, with limited scientific validation.

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