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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ligusticum wallichii (also known as Chuanxiong or Szechuan Lovage Rhizome) is a well-known herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its primary uses in TCM include promoting blood circulation, dispelling wind, alleviating pain, and resolving stasis. While not considered a first-line or primary treatment for hemorrhoids, Ligusticum wallichii is sometimes included in traditional herbal formulas aimed at addressing the underlying blood stasis and pain associated with hemorrhoidal disease. This is based on the TCM theory that hemorrhoids are partially caused by blood stasis in the lower body, and thus herbs that invigorate blood flow may be beneficial.

There is limited modern scientific research directly supporting the use of Ligusticum wallichii for hemorrhoids. Most available studies focus on its effects on cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory properties, and its role in improving blood flow. A few animal studies and small clinical trials suggest potential anti-inflammatory and vasodilatory effects, which might theoretically benefit hemorrhoidal conditions, but these are not specific or robust enough to establish scientific validation for this use. As such, the use of Ligusticum wallichii for hemorrhoids remains primarily justified by traditional practice and historical precedent in East Asian medicine, rather than by strong clinical evidence.

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