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

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Synopsis

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

Centipeda (often referring to Centipeda minima) is primarily used in traditional medicine, especially within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to address conditions like sinus-related headaches. In TCM, Centipeda minima (known as E bu shi cao) is believed to have properties that help "dispel wind" and "open orifices," which is interpreted as relieving nasal congestion and associated headaches. It is commonly included in herbal formulations aimed at treating rhinitis, sinusitis, and headache caused by sinus congestion. Despite its widespread use in folk and traditional systems, the scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for sinus headaches is limited. Some laboratory studies have suggested anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of Centipeda extracts, but these are preliminary and not specific to sinus headache relief in humans. There are no large-scale clinical trials or high-quality human studies that directly validate its efficacy for this condition. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition and centuries of empirical use, rather than robust scientific validation.

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