Evidence supporting the use of: Teasel (unspecified)
For the health condition: Nerve Damage

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Teasel (Dipsacus spp.), particularly Dipsacus fullonum and Dipsacus asper, has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Chinese and European systems. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), teasel root, known as Xu Duan, has been used to "tonify the liver and kidneys," "strengthen bones and tendons," and support recovery from trauma, including musculoskeletal injuries and some nerve-related conditions. In European folk medicine, teasel has occasionally been used as a remedy for rheumatism and nerve pain, though these uses are not as prominent or well-documented. However, the evidence supporting teasel's use for treating or supporting nerve damage is largely anecdotal or based on traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation. There are very limited laboratory or clinical studies investigating teasel's effects on nerve regeneration, protection, or repair. Some herbalists claim that teasel has regenerative or restorative properties, but these claims are not substantiated by controlled human trials or significant preclinical research. Most scientific interest in teasel revolves around its potential antimicrobial effects, especially regarding Lyme disease, not nerve repair. Thus, while teasel's use for nerve damage has roots in traditional herbal practices, there is minimal scientific evidence to support its efficacy for this purpose, and its use should be considered experimental and approached with caution.

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