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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ferns have been used in various traditional medicine systems around the world, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and European folk medicine. In these traditions, certain species of fern—such as Polypodium vulgare, Dryopteris filix-mas, and others—have been used for a variety of ailments, including joint pain, rheumatism, and general musculoskeletal discomfort, which could encompass "weak knees." The rationale for their use often stemmed from observations of their anti-inflammatory properties or simply from empirical tradition passed down through generations. However, the scientific evidence validating these uses is limited or anecdotal at best. A few laboratory studies have indicated that some ferns possess compounds with anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties, but there is a lack of robust clinical trials specifically investigating their efficacy for knee weakness or joint health in humans. Thus, while the use of fern for weak knees has roots in tradition, it is not strongly supported by modern scientific evidence, and its effectiveness remains largely unproven outside of historical or cultural contexts.

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