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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lesser Galangal (Alpinia officinarum) has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, for a range of ailments including digestive issues, inflammation, and pain. Its application for backache specifically is based on traditional herbal practice rather than robust scientific evidence. In Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Lesser Galangal is considered to have warming and stimulating properties, which are believed to help alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort, including back pain. However, the documentation of its use for backache is sparse and usually anecdotal, with references typically found in broader discussions of its use for pain or rheumatism. Scientific studies investigating Lesser Galangal for backache or musculoskeletal pain are lacking; most research to date focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial actions in vitro or in animal models. Therefore, while its use for backache is justified by tradition in some cultures, there is little to no clinical or experimental evidence directly supporting its efficacy for this specific condition.

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