Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Notopterygium (commonly known as Qiang Huo in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine, primarily for addressing conditions related to "wind-cold-dampness," such as headaches, body aches, and joint pain. Its use for muscle tone, specifically for treating lack of muscle tone (hypotonia), is not well documented in the biomedical literature. However, traditional sources sometimes mention its ability to "dispel wind" and relieve discomfort in muscles and joints. This is interpreted in TCM as helping to restore normal function and movement to muscles that are stiff or weak due to external pathogenic factors.

There is little to no scientific evidence directly supporting the use of Notopterygium for increasing or supporting muscle tone in the biomedical sense. Most available studies focus on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effects, rather than any direct effect on muscle strength or tone. As such, while traditional texts may mention general benefits for musculoskeletal conditions, modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies supporting its use for hypotonia or muscle tone specifically are lacking. Therefore, its use for this purpose is justified mainly by tradition, and the current level of evidence is low.

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