Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Clerodendrum phlomidis, commonly known as Arni or Bhargi, has a longstanding history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for a variety of ailments, including backache and other musculoskeletal pains. Texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Bhavaprakasha document its use as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and tonic herb, often prescribed in decoctions or as an ingredient in polyherbal formulations for rheumatism, lumbago, and general body pain. The rationale for its use in backache primarily stems from its reputed ability to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

There is some preliminary scientific support for its traditional uses. Experimental studies (in vitro and in vivo) suggest that extracts from Clerodendrum phlomidis possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties, which may be relevant to the management of backache. For example, animal studies have demonstrated a reduction in induced inflammation and pain behaviors. However, these findings are not specific to backache, and there is a lack of high-quality clinical trials in humans directly evaluating its efficacy for this condition. Thus, while traditional use is robust and some pharmacological activities are documented, rigorous scientific validation for backache treatment is limited at present.

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