Evidence supporting the use of: Arani
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Arani (usually referring to Premna serratifolia or related species in Ayurveda) is used traditionally in various Ayurvedic formulations, particularly for its purported effects on fevers, inflammation, and respiratory complaints. In the context of headaches, especially those attributed to sinus issues (termed “Shirahshoola” in Ayurveda), Arani is sometimes included as part of polyherbal combinations believed to alleviate symptoms through its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. However, there is very limited direct historical documentation specifically connecting Arani to the management of sinus headaches. Most references to its use for headaches are indirect, relating to its broader roles in treating fever and inflammation, which may secondarily benefit headache symptoms. Scientifically, there is scant evidence directly evaluating Arani’s efficacy for sinus headaches or sinusitis in contemporary clinical research. Some laboratory studies have noted anti-inflammatory activity in extracts of Arani, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to headache or sinus relief in humans. Thus, support for Arani's use in sinus headaches is based primarily on traditional usage rather than robust clinical or pharmacological evidence.
Other ingredients used for Headache (sinus)
AconiteAerva lanata
Agastache
Agrimonia pilosa
Allicin
alpha-pinene
alpinia galangal
Amor seco
anise
Arani
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
atractylone
balloon flower
balsam
basil
bayleaf
Belamcanda
beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
black nightshade
black salt
black seed
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
Boswellia
Broussonetia
cajuput
camphor oil
cardamom
carry me seed
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
chrysanthemum
Cinnamomum
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
commiphora
coriander
costus
cucumber
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
divi-divi
dragonhead
elderberry
elephant\'s head
Ephedra
eucalyptus
Evodia
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Galangal
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
goldthread
Greek mountain tea
henna
Horsemint
horseradish
hyssop
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian frankincense
labrador tea
Ledebouriella
lemon
licorice root
ligustilides
linalool
Litsea
Macaranga indica
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Mentha haplocalyx
Menthol oil
Momordica
Moringa
Mustard
mustard seed
Myrrh
onion
Osha
Osmanthus
parsley
pear
Peppermint
Phellodendron
Pimpinella
Piper nigrum
Piper retrofractum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Premna
prepared aconite tuber
Pulsatilla
rue
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
soursop
Southernwood
Spanish Needle
spearmint leaf
Storax
Sweet Bay
turmeric
Vervain
Waterhyssop
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Wulinshen
Yerba buena
Other health conditions supported by Arani
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Chest Pain
Chills
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Pain (general remedies for)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
