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Source of validity: Traditional
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Celosia, particularly Celosia argentea, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and various African ethnomedicines. In these traditions, Celosia leaves and seeds are sometimes recommended as a dietary component or herbal remedy to support blood health and treat anemia-like symptoms. This traditional use is largely predicated on the plant's relatively high content of minerals, notably iron, as well as its content of vitamins A and C, which may aid in iron absorption.

However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. Few pharmacological studies have directly assessed Celosia's efficacy in treating anemia. Some laboratory analyses confirm that the leaves contain appreciable iron and other micronutrients, which are necessary for hemoglobin synthesis. One or two preliminary animal studies suggest a possible hematinic effect, but these are neither extensive nor conclusive. As a result, while the traditional use of Celosia for anemia has a plausible nutritional basis, strong clinical evidence is lacking. Its role as a dietary supplement in populations with limited food diversity may offer some support for preventing iron-deficiency anemia, but it should not be considered a replacement for conventional treatments in moderate or severe cases. Further well-designed studies are needed to clarify its effectiveness.

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