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Source of validity: Traditional
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Schizonepeta (Jing Jie) is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine, primarily for its effects on the exterior (e.g., to expel wind and alleviate fever, colds, or skin eruptions). In the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the "Spleen" refers to an organ system responsible for digestion and energy production, which does not directly correspond to the anatomical spleen in Western medicine. Use of Schizonepeta to "support the Spleen" is not a major or classic indication in TCM herbology. Instead, it is more commonly associated with the Lung and Liver meridians. There are some TCM formulations where Schizonepeta is included among several herbs, sometimes in formulas intended for overall harmony or for treating wind-damp syndromes, which may incidentally influence Spleen function according to TCM theory. However, there is little to no direct traditional emphasis on Schizonepeta as a primary herb for Spleen support, and scientific studies do not support any specific benefit to the Spleen organ system as defined in Western medicine. Therefore, the use of Schizonepeta for Spleen support is based more on tradition than on scientific validation, and even traditionally, the evidence is limited and indirect.

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