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Reiki

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Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional

Summary

Overview of Mikao Usui's 20th-century practice, the spread of Reiki in the West, and the Cochrane / NIH summaries finding no evidence above placebo.

Why it matters here

Useful neutral entry point that surfaces both the practice and the negative controlled-trial picture.

Linked claims

Evidence score 2/10
Reiki

Trials show some benefit from relaxation and attention; the postulated energy has not been demonstrated.

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