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Source of validity: Traditional
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Elk antler, also known as velvet antler, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian medicinal systems. It is prized for its purported ability to tonify the kidney, strengthen bones and muscles, and promote overall vitality. In TCM, gout is sometimes associated with "kidney deficiency" or "damp-heat" in the joints, and elk antler may be prescribed as part of a broader herbal formula to address underlying patterns rather than to directly treat gout itself. There are anecdotal reports and historical texts citing its use for joint pain and inflammation, which are symptoms associated with gout, but no robust clinical trials or modern scientific studies support its efficacy for gout specifically. The bioactive compounds in elk antler, such as growth factors and glycosaminoglycans, have been studied for other purposes (e.g., arthritis, wound healing), but not for gout. Therefore, elk antler’s use for gout is based primarily on traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Its direct effectiveness for lowering uric acid or reducing acute gout flares is unproven.

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