Despite the use of Caragana species in the treatment of neuralgia rheumatic pains and muscle strains few studies have investigated the analgesic effects In their experiments Jin et al 1994 found that

Further research is needed to identify the active compounds responsible for the analgesic effects of Caragana species and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of action. Such studies could potentially lead to the development of new analgesic drugs based on natural compounds found in Caragana plants. In addition, more clinical trials are necessary to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Caragana species in the treatment of pain-related conditions.