Evidence supporting the use of: Velvet
For the health condition: Heart (weakness)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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"Velvet" typically refers to deer velvet antler, a traditional remedy used in various systems of medicine, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Historically, deer velvet antler has been employed as a general tonic, believed to restore energy, support vitality, and strengthen the body's functions, including the heart. In TCM, it is thought to "nourish the yin and yang" and support the essence of life, and practitioners sometimes recommend it for symptoms interpreted as "heart weakness" (such as fatigue or palpitations), although the concept differs from Western definitions of heart disease or heart failure. However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of deer velvet for heart conditions is minimal. Most modern research on velvet antler focuses on joint health, immune modulation, or athletic performance, not on cardiovascular health. Clinical studies investigating direct cardiovascular benefits are scarce, and those that exist are often inconclusive or lack rigorous methodology. Therefore, its use for supporting heart weakness is based primarily on tradition and historical texts rather than validated scientific research.

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