Evidence supporting the use of: Pentacyclic triterpenoids
For the health condition: Backache

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Pentacyclic triterpenoids, a class of naturally occurring compounds found in various medicinal plants (such as Centella asiatica, Boswellia serrata, and others), have been traditionally used in many cultures for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate their use in folk medicine to alleviate musculoskeletal pain, including backache. For example, preparations containing Boswellia serrata (which is rich in pentacyclic triterpenoids like boswellic acids) have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to manage conditions involving pain and inflammation, such as back pain and arthritis.

However, while there is a strong traditional basis for their use, direct, high-quality clinical evidence specifically supporting pentacyclic triterpenoids for backache is limited. Some small clinical studies and preclinical research suggest these compounds may have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects relevant to backache, but most studies focus on broader conditions like osteoarthritis or general inflammation rather than back pain specifically. Thus, the use of pentacyclic triterpenoids for backache is primarily justified by traditional practices, with limited but suggestive scientific support. Larger, targeted clinical trials are needed to establish efficacy for this specific indication.

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