Evidence supporting the use of: Spanish Needle
For the health condition: Backache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Spanish Needle (Bidens pilosa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures, especially in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. For backache and other musculoskeletal pains, traditional healers commonly employ decoctions or topical preparations of Spanish Needle. Ethnobotanical surveys document its use as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent, often in the form of poultices or herbal teas. The plant's leaves and stems are thought to contain compounds that may help reduce pain and inflammation, which could provide relief for backache.

Scientific research provides some support for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, mainly through in vitro and animal studies. Extracts of Bidens pilosa have demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects, possibly due to the presence of flavonoids and polyacetylenes. However, there are no robust clinical trials specifically evaluating its efficacy for backache in humans. The evidence linking Spanish Needle to backache relief is thus primarily traditional, with a low-to-moderate evidence rating due to the lack of direct scientific validation for this specific use. Its continued use is based on cultural practices and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous clinical data.

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