Evidence supporting the use of: Iron
For the body system: Spleen

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Iron has traditionally been associated with supporting the Spleen in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the Spleen is a central organ responsible for transforming food into Qi (vital energy) and blood. Iron-rich foods and supplements have historically been recommended to nourish the blood, which is believed to be governed by the Spleen. However, this connection is based on ancient theoretical frameworks rather than modern anatomical or physiological understanding of the spleen. In Western medicine, iron is essential for hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport in the blood, but there is no direct scientific evidence linking iron supplementation specifically to spleen health or function. Most scientific research focuses on iron’s role in addressing anemia, not on supporting the spleen as an organ. Thus, while there is a strong traditional rationale for using iron in the context of TCM for the Spleen system, scientific validation for this specific use is lacking. The evidence rating reflects the strength of traditional, not modern, evidence.

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