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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tulbaghia, commonly known as wild garlic or society garlic, is a plant native to Southern Africa and has been used in traditional medicine by various communities in the region. Its use for treating backache is primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than scientific validation. In ethnobotanical surveys, Tulbaghia species (notably Tulbaghia violacea) have been reported as remedies for ailments including backache, pains, and other inflammatory conditions. The plant is generally used in the form of decoctions, infusions, or topical applications in folk medicine. However, scientific research on Tulbaghia has primarily focused on its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cardioprotective properties, with only limited investigation into its analgesic or anti-inflammatory effects in relation to backache specifically. The evidence for its efficacy in treating backache is therefore limited to anecdotal and traditional reports, and there is a lack of clinical trials or experimental studies directly evaluating its effect on back pain. Consequently, while Tulbaghia is traditionally used for this purpose in some cultures, the overall quality of evidence to support its use for backache is weak.

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