Evidence supporting the use of: Green tea
For the health condition: Headache (general)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Green tea has a long history of traditional use in East Asian medicine, where it is consumed both as a beverage and a remedy for various ailments, including headaches. In traditional Chinese medicine, green tea is believed to help "clear heat," relieve tension, and improve mental alertness, which are thought to contribute to headache relief. However, scientific research specifically linking green tea consumption to headache relief is limited. The potential benefit may be attributed to the moderate caffeine content found in green tea, which can act as a mild vasoconstrictor and is sometimes used in over-the-counter headache remedies. Additionally, green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that may promote relaxation and reduce stress, which are common headache triggers.
Despite these theoretical mechanisms, clinical studies directly evaluating green tea for headache treatment are lacking. Most scientific evidence is extrapolated from studies on caffeine or tea consumption in general, rather than green tea specifically. Furthermore, excessive caffeine from any source, including green tea, may actually trigger headaches or migraines in some individuals. Therefore, while green tea is used for headache relief in traditional medicine, robust scientific validation is currently insufficient, making the evidence base modest at best.
Other ingredients used for Headache (general)
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waterhyssop
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basil
betel
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black tea
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burdock
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cucumber
turmeric
fennel
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gooseberry
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onion
green tea
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kudzu
lavender
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licorice root
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sage
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scrophularia root
spearmint leaf
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white willow
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capsicum
Indian bael
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clerodendrum indicum
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anise
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
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caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
rubia cordifolia
peony
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
root tuber
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
flowering quince
fern
ganoderma
sweetgums
morinda
birch
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camphor oil
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yerba mate
wood betony
paw paw
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
soursop
geranium
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
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Alpha-terpineol
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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
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Barleria
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Bael
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
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black salt
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Buddha's Hand
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Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Bergenia
Bottle gourd
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
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Cinquefoil
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cymbopogon Martini
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Centipeda
Corktree
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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
Evodia
English Horsemint
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fang-Feng
Ficus religiosa
Fernbush
Ficus simplicissima
Goldthread
Gelsemium
Gnaphalium
Guava
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
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Garden Cress
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iridoids
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Mallow
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Rose
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Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acne
Addictions (coffee, caffeine)
Age Spots
Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (excessive)
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Autoimmune Disorders
Belching
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (internal)
Blood in Urine
Bloodshot Eyes
Body Odor
Breast Lumps
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cellulite
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chicken Pox
Cholesterol (high)
Cholesterol (low)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (children)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Concentration (poor)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Breast Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Cytomealovirus
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Denture Sores
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Down Syndrome
Endometriosis
Epstein Barr Virus
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Fatigue
Fibroids (uterine)
Free Radical Damage
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glaucoma
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Hemochromatosis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Influenza
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Oral Surgery
Parkinson's Disease
Perspiration (excessive)
PMS (general)
Polyps
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Skin (oily)
Stress
Triglycerides (high)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
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