Evidence supporting the use of: Northern Prickly Ash
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Northern Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum americanum) has a history of traditional use among Native American and early North American herbalists, particularly for ailments involving pain, circulation, and as a general stimulant. For chest pain, it was sometimes employed as a folk remedy, believed to improve blood flow and alleviate discomfort, though the term "chest pain" historically encompassed a range of symptoms not limited to cardiac conditions. The bark and berries were prepared as teas, tinctures, or poultices. However, there is minimal documentation in the scientific literature supporting these uses, and no robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies validate its efficacy for treating or supporting chest pain of any etiology. Modern herbal references may mention its historical use, but emphasize a lack of contemporary evidence. Thus, its use for chest pain is justified primarily by tradition, and the supporting evidence is anecdotal and limited to ethnobotanical reports rather than scientific validation. Anyone experiencing chest pain should seek prompt medical evaluation, as it can signal serious underlying health issues.

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