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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bovine spleen has been used in traditional medicine, particularly within the framework of organotherapy or glandular therapy, which originated in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this approach, practitioners believed that consuming animal organs could support the function of the corresponding human organ or system. The spleen, as a lymphoid organ involved in immune function and blood cell regulation, was traditionally thought to strengthen vitality, address general "debility," and support the body's ability to recover from illness or fatigue. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of "spleen Qi deficiency" is also linked to symptoms of fatigue and weakness, though TCM refers to the functional system rather than the anatomical spleen, and bovine spleen extract is sometimes used as a remedy.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Modern research on bovine spleen supplementation is scant, and there is little direct evidence supporting its efficacy for treating debility in humans. Some proponents cite the presence of peptides, micronutrients, and immune-modulating compounds found in spleen tissue as potential mechanisms, but clinical studies are lacking. Overall, the use of bovine spleen for debility is primarily justified by historical and traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence.

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