Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum and related species) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine among Native American and early North American settlers, particularly as a remedy for urinary tract issues, fevers, and kidney stones. Its use for backache is primarily rooted in traditional practices rather than scientific validation. Folk medicine attributed its effectiveness against backache to its diuretic properties, under the assumption that some back pain was related to kidney or urinary tract problems. Historical records mention the plant being used as a "gravel root" to help expel kidney stones and relieve associated pain, which can radiate to the lower back. However, there is minimal modern scientific research directly supporting its efficacy for general backache or musculoskeletal pain. No high-quality clinical trials or pharmacological studies have confirmed its effectiveness for this indication. The evidence for Joe-Pye weed's use for backache is therefore based on traditional uses and anecdotal reports rather than scientific evidence, and the overall quality of this evidence is low.

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