Evidence supporting the use of: Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
For the health condition: Gout

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Prickly Ash (referring to species such as Zanthoxylum americanum or Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine in North America, particularly among Native American and early American herbalists. It was used as a general tonic, stimulant, and for a variety of ailments including rheumatic conditions, which may include what we now recognize as gout. However, the historical records are often vague, referencing "rheumatism" or "joint pain" rather than specifically naming gout. There is no substantial modern clinical evidence or pharmacological research supporting its efficacy in treating or managing gout. The plant contains alkaloids and other compounds with potential anti-inflammatory effects, but these have not been directly studied in relation to uric acid metabolism or gout attacks. Therefore, while its use for gout is grounded in traditional medicine, the evidence is limited and anecdotal, meriting a low evidence score.

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