Evidence supporting the use of: Balloon flower
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) has been traditionally used in East Asian medicine, particularly in Chinese and Korean herbal practices, to address respiratory ailments, including coughs, sore throat, and symptoms related to sinus congestion. Its root, known as Jie Geng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is believed to have expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the context of headaches, specifically those related to sinus congestion or sinusitis, Balloon Flower is sometimes included in herbal formulas aimed at relieving "phlegm" and promoting the flow of Qi in the head and chest regions.

However, while there is historical documentation and traditional rationale for its use in sinus-related issues, direct evidence—either traditional or modern—specifically targeting "sinus headache" is limited. The justification for its use in sinus headache is largely extrapolated from its broader application in treating respiratory and sinus symptoms. Modern scientific studies have investigated its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, but studies directly evaluating its efficacy for sinus headache or sinusitis-related pain are lacking. Therefore, the use of Balloon Flower for sinus headache is primarily supported by traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation, and the evidence strength is moderate at best (rated 2 out of 5).

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