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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Prickly Ash Bark (Zanthoxylum americanum) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially among Native American and early North American herbalists. It has been used for a variety of ailments, including as a stimulant and for circulatory disorders, which includes historical applications for chest pain or "angina pectoris." The rationale behind its use was based on its reputed ability to improve blood flow and stimulate the circulatory system, potentially providing relief for discomfort associated with poor circulation, including chest pain. However, there is a lack of well-designed clinical trials or robust scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for chest pain. Most references to its use for this condition are found in ethnobotanical or historical herbal texts, rather than modern pharmacological literature. Thus, while its use is rooted in tradition, and there may be anecdotal reports or historical practices, the scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating or supporting chest pain is minimal to nonexistent. Its use for chest pain should not replace conventional medical evaluation and care.

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