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)
alpha-pineneWaterhyssop
basil
beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
Indian frankincense
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
Greek mountain tea
onion
horseradish
lemon
licorice root
Moringa
mustard seed
parsley
pear
Peppermint
schizonepeta
spearmint leaf
chickweed
hyssop
cardamom
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
commiphora
Myrrh
chrysanthemum
fern
eucalyptus
Wintergreen
camphor oil
Menthol oil
aster root
cayenne pepper
soursop
Agastache
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Arani
Asarum sieboldii
atractylone
black seed
blackthorn
Broussonetia
balsam
bayleaf
Boswellia
black salt
black nightshade
Bombax
balloon flower
Belamcanda
borneol
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
coriander
citron
carry me seed
cajuput
Centipeda
costus
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
divi-divi
dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
Evodia
elephant\'s head
fang-feng
goldthread
Gnaphalium
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Galangal
henna
Horsemint
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Ledebouriella
Litsea
ligustilides
labrador tea
linalool
Mentha haplocalyx
Mustard
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Momordica
Macaranga indica
Osha
Osmanthus
Phellodendron
Premna
Pulsatilla
Pluchea
prepared aconite tuber
Piper retrofractum
Piper nigrum
Pimpinella
Plectranthus amboinicus
rue
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
Southernwood
Sagebrush
Sandalwood
Semecarpus anacardium
Sweet Bay
Storax
Vervain
Willow
Wulinshen
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
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