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Source of validity: Traditional
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Teasel (Dipsacus spp.) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly within European and Chinese systems. It has been historically used for various ailments, including musculoskeletal pain, rheumatism, and sometimes for nerve-related discomforts such as neuralgia and neuritis. The traditional use is largely based on empirical observations and longstanding herbal practices, rather than robust scientific evidence. Herbalists may have recommended teasel root preparations as a general tonic or to "strengthen the sinews," which may have been interpreted as benefiting nerve pain or irritation. However, there is very limited published scientific research on teasel for neuralgia or neuritis. Most modern herbal references mention its traditional applications, but clinical studies or pharmacological evidence directly supporting its effectiveness for these nerve conditions are lacking. The available data do not provide a clear mechanism or confirm efficacy for nerve pain. Thus, while teasel is sometimes used traditionally for neuralgia and neuritis, this use remains largely anecdotal and unsupported by scientifically rigorous studies.

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