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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ox, specifically ox-derived ingredients such as ox bile, ox gall, or ox bezoar, have been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some forms of Ayurveda, to treat or support "debility"—a general term for weakness or lack of vitality. In TCM, ox bezoar (Niu Huang) has been considered a powerful detoxifying and restorative agent, used in various formulations to "clear heat" and "resolve phlegm," and sometimes to support recovery in patients with weakness or after illness. The rationale in these traditions is often rooted in the symbolic strength and endurance attributed to oxen, as well as observed medicinal effects in historical use.

However, there is very limited modern scientific research to validate the efficacy of ox-derived substances in treating general debility. Most evidence remains anecdotal or based on centuries-old texts rather than controlled clinical studies. Some biochemical analysis of ox bezoar and bile components has shown the presence of bile acids and other compounds that could have pharmacological effects, but there is no robust evidence directly linking these to improved outcomes in debility or fatigue syndromes. Thus, the use is justified primarily by tradition, with a moderate level of historical documentation but scant modern validation.

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