In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Spleen is considered a vital organ responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, and the transformation and transportation of food energy (Qi). Bee pollen has been used in TCM and some other traditional systems as a tonic to "strengthen the Spleen," boost energy, and enhance overall vitality. This use is rooted in the belief that bee pollen is nutritive, containing a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes that can supposedly support the body's metabolic functions, including those attributed to the Spleen in TCM theory.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of bee pollen specifically for Spleen-related functions or disorders—as understood in either TCM or Western medicine—is limited. While some studies have explored bee pollen’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and general health-promoting effects, there is little direct research connecting it to Spleen health specifically. Most claims about bee pollen supporting the Spleen are based on traditional usage rather than clinical trials or biochemical studies. Therefore, the justification for using bee pollen to support the Spleen body system is primarily traditional, with only weak and indirect scientific evidence.