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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ligusticum wallichii, commonly known as Chuanxiong, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been widely used for centuries in East Asian medicine. Its primary applications in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) include promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, and alleviating pain. In the context of backache, Chuanxiong is incorporated into various herbal formulas intended to address musculoskeletal discomfort and pain, especially those attributed to "blood stasis" or "wind-damp" conditions according to TCM theory. Historical TCM texts and modern clinical practice both reference its use for symptoms such as backache, headaches, and joint pain. However, direct scientific evidence specifically supporting the effectiveness of Ligusticum wallichii for backache is limited. Some pharmacological studies suggest anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and vascular effects, which may theoretically contribute to pain relief. Most of these studies are preclinical or involve pain models not specific to backache. Therefore, while its use is well-documented in traditional practice and supported by centuries of anecdotal evidence, modern clinical trials substantiating its efficacy for backache in particular are lacking. As such, its use for this indication remains rooted primarily in tradition, with limited scientific validation.

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