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Source of validity: Traditional
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Betel (Piper betle) leaves have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems across South and Southeast Asia, where they are employed to address a variety of ailments, including headache. In Ayurvedic and traditional practices, betel leaves are sometimes applied topically or chewed to help relieve headaches. Folk remedies may involve making a paste of betel leaf and applying it to the forehead or temples, or inhaling vapors from heated leaves. The rationale in traditional medicine is often related to the perceived cooling or soothing properties of the leaf, as well as its aromatic compounds, which are believed to have mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of betel for headache relief is extremely limited. Few, if any, clinical studies have directly investigated the efficacy of betel leaf in treating headaches in humans. Most available research focuses on other pharmacological properties of the plant, such as its antimicrobial or antioxidant effects. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that betel leaves contain bioactive compounds (like eugenol) that have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, these findings have not been translated into robust clinical evidence for headache treatment. Therefore, the use of betel for headaches is primarily supported by tradition rather than scientific validation.

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