Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (commonly known as Ju Hua in Traditional Chinese Medicine), has a long history of use for treating headache, especially those associated with sinus issues or "wind-heat" conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts describe chrysanthemum as having cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, often recommending it for symptoms such as headache, red or painful eyes, and fever. It is commonly used in herbal blends for sinus headache, believed to clear the head and eyes and dispel wind-heat, which in TCM theory often manifests as upper respiratory complaints including sinus headaches.
Scientifically, there is limited direct evidence supporting chrysanthemum’s effectiveness for sinus headaches specifically. Some laboratory studies have demonstrated that chrysanthemum extracts possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, which could theoretically help with inflammatory sinus conditions. However, clinical trials specifically investigating its use for sinus headache are lacking. Thus, while its use is well-established in traditional medicine, the scientific support remains limited and mostly indirect.
In summary, chrysanthemum is traditionally used for sinus headache, particularly in East Asian herbal medicine systems, but current scientific evidence supporting this use is modest and primarily based on its general anti-inflammatory properties rather than targeted clinical studies.
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Anxiety
Asthma
Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
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Conjunctivitis
Cough (damp)
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Headache (tension)
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)