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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bergenia species, particularly Bergenia ciliata and Bergenia ligulata, have a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani. In these systems, the plant is commonly referred to as "Pashanbheda." While Bergenia is most widely known for its application in treating kidney stones and urinary disorders, some ethnobotanical sources indicate its use for relieving backache, particularly when the pain is thought to be related to kidney or urinary tract issues. The rationale for its use in backache often stems from the belief that such pain is symptomatic of underlying renal problems, which Bergenia is traditionally used to address. However, direct evidence—either clinical or preclinical—supporting the use of Bergenia specifically for backache is lacking. Most scientific research focuses on its diuretic, anti-urolithiatic, and anti-inflammatory properties, not on musculoskeletal pain or backache per se. Thus, its use for backache is primarily traditional, possibly explained by its indirect effects on conditions that can cause referred pain to the back, rather than any direct analgesic effect. No robust scientific trials have validated Bergenia's efficacy for back pain.

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