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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) has a long history of use in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia, for supporting digestive health, which includes the small intestine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sweet potatoes are believed to "tonify the spleen and stomach," which in TCM theory, encompasses much of what Western medicine attributes to the digestive tract, including the small intestine. Sweet potatoes are considered easy to digest, nourishing, and helpful for those with weak digestion, diarrhea, or convalescence. However, scientific validation specific to the small intestine is limited. While sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, which can support overall gut health, there is little direct scientific evidence connecting sweet potato consumption with specific improvements in small intestinal function or health. Most research focuses on their general benefits for digestion, glycemic control, and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, the use of sweet potato for supporting the small intestine is primarily rooted in traditional beliefs rather than robust modern scientific evidence.

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