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Source of validity: Traditional
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Flueggea suffruticosa (commonly known as Chinese snowberry or Mu Xiang Zi in traditional Chinese medicine) has a history of traditional use in East Asian herbal medicine, including applications for supporting the reproductive system. In folk medicine, especially in China, the plant’s roots, stems, and fruits have been used for various ailments, including as a tonic for the kidneys and to address issues related to male reproductive health such as impotence and seminal emission. The traditional rationale typically aligns with the belief that tonifying the kidneys also benefits reproductive function, a common tenet in traditional Chinese medicine theory.

However, scientific research specifically validating these reproductive system claims is limited. Some phytochemical studies have identified alkaloids, lignans, and other bioactive compounds in Flueggea suffruticosa, and a few animal studies have suggested possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or immunomodulatory effects. Nevertheless, there are no robust clinical trials or direct mechanistic studies confirming efficacy for reproductive health in humans. Therefore, the use of Flueggea suffruticosa for supporting the reproductive system is justified primarily by traditional usage, with limited evidence from modern science to substantiate these claims.

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