Does Chuanxiong treat hallux valgus?

Generally speaking, Chuanxiong cannot treat hallux valgus. These two are completely unrelated in terms of mechanisms and targeted issues. Hallux valgus needs to be improved through targeted corrective or treatment methods. Detailed analysis is as follows:

From the nature of the condition, hallux valgus is a common skeletal deformity in the foot. It mainly results from genetic factors or long-term wearing of ill-fitting shoes, causing the first metatarsal to invert and the big toe to tilt outward. Symptoms include protrusion of the big toe joint, pain, and discomfort during walking. The core issue is abnormal bone structure, which requires correction of bone positioning or improvement of local pressure distribution.

Chuanxiong is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb. It is warm in nature and pungent in taste, with primary functions of promoting blood circulation, regulating qi, dispelling wind, and relieving pain. It acts on the body's circulation of blood and qi and is often used to alleviate headaches, dysmenorrhea, and rheumatic pain caused by blood stasis and qi stagnation. However, it does not act on the foot's bone structure nor can it correct the deformity caused by hallux valgus. It has no direct effect on pain relief or deformity correction of hallux valgus.

In daily life, mild hallux valgus can be improved by wearing loose shoes, using hallux valgus correctors, or performing foot muscle exercises. If the deformity is severe or pain is significant, surgical correction is required. Do not rely on herbal remedies and delay appropriate treatment, as this may worsen discomfort and affect walking function.