Evidence supporting the use of: Deer Velvet
For the health condition: Post Partum Weakness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Deer Velvet has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other East Asian medical systems. Traditionally, it is believed to "tonify" the kidney and support "qi" and blood, which are considered vital substances for postnatal recovery. In these contexts, Deer Velvet is often prescribed to women experiencing postpartum weakness, fatigue, or insufficient lactation, with the aim of restoring strength and vitality after childbirth. Historical texts and centuries of practitioner experience form the primary basis for its use in this area.
However, scientific studies specifically examining Deer Velvet for postpartum weakness are virtually nonexistent. Most research on Deer Velvet focuses on its potential effects on immune modulation, athletic performance, or joint health, with little direct evidence for postpartum applications. The purported benefits in the postpartum context are therefore largely anecdotal and rooted in traditional practice rather than validated by modern clinical trials. As such, while the use is justified by cultural tradition, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for postpartum weakness is minimal, meriting a low evidence rating.
Other health conditions supported by Deer Velvet
Adrenal FatigueAthletic and Exercise Aids
Body Building
Debility
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Injuries
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Post Partum Weakness
Wasting
Wounds and Sores