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Source of validity: Traditional
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Physalis angulata, also known as "cutleaf groundcherry" or "wild cape gooseberry," has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. In some traditional practices, preparations of Physalis angulata have been used to relieve pain, including backache and muscle pain. These uses are typically based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, as observed in folk medicine. However, the evidence supporting its effectiveness for backache is largely anecdotal, coming from ethnobotanical surveys rather than controlled scientific studies. While some laboratory research has indicated that Physalis angulata contains bioactive compounds such as withanolides and flavonoids, which may have anti-inflammatory effects, there is a lack of clinical trials directly evaluating its efficacy for back pain in humans. Thus, its use for backache is justified primarily by traditional knowledge, with only minimal scientific investigation and no robust evidence from clinical research to confirm its effectiveness for this specific condition.

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