Evidence supporting the use of: Bassia scoparia
For the health condition: Headache (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bassia scoparia (commonly known as Kochia or burning bush) has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia, for a range of ailments. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the use of Bassia scoparia seeds (known as "Di Fu Zi") primarily for urinary tract issues, skin conditions, and as a diuretic. While its uses for headache are not as prominent as for other conditions, there are some historical references in folk medicine where it has been used as a general remedy for aches and pains, which could include headache. However, these references are sparse, and Bassia scoparia is not widely recognized in major traditional pharmacopeias specifically for headache treatment. There is a lack of rigorous scientific studies validating its efficacy for headache, and its role in headache relief is not supported by modern clinical evidence. Thus, the support for Bassia scoparia in the context of headache management is based on limited traditional use, and the quality of evidence is very low.
Other ingredients used for Headache (general)
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apple
ashwagandha
waterhyssop
bamboo
basil
betel
black cumin
black tea
Indian frankincense
burdock
cannabis sativa oil
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
fennel
feverfew
ginger
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
guayusa
jujube
kudzu
lavender
lemon
licorice root
lovage
magnesium
mint
moringa
mustard seed
peppermint oil
phellodendron amurense
purple butterbur root
quail egg
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rose oil
sage
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
spearmint leaf
triphala
watermelon
white willow
zhejiang fritillary
cardamom
capsicum
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
rubia cordifolia
peony
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
root tuber
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
flowering quince
fern
ganoderma
sweetgums
morinda
birch
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
aster root
yerba mate
wood betony
paw paw
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
soursop
geranium
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Avens
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Ambergris
Ardisia
Angelica
Agrimony
Achyranthes
Abrus
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
Agarwood
American Liverleaf
Anemone
Asam gelugor
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amor seco
Arani
Arisaema
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Blepharis
Balsam
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Bitter Grass
Bael
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Black willow
black salt
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Bergenia
Bottle gourd
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
Corktree
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Chinatree
Corydalis
Cynodon dactylon
Costus
Carthamus
Colocynth
cola nut
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
DIVI-DIVI
Dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
European Elder
Erythropalum scandens
Erodium cicutarium
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Eugenol
Goldthread
Galangal
Lotus
Little ironweed
Mustard
Mallow
Orchid
Potato
Prickly Pear Cactus
Poppy
Rose
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Vinegar
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Bassia scoparia
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)