Evidence supporting the use of: Divi-divi
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Divi-divi (Caesalpinia coriaria) is a leguminous tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. Its pods and other plant parts have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including as an astringent and for wound care. In some folk medicine systems, divi-divi has been employed for treating headaches, including those attributed to sinus issues, typically through infusions or poultices. However, documentation of this practice is limited and largely anecdotal, appearing in ethnobotanical surveys and folk medicine compilations rather than in peer-reviewed scientific literature.

There is no modern scientific validation supporting the use of divi-divi for sinus headaches. No clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or rigorous preclinical investigations have demonstrated its efficacy or identified active compounds specifically relevant to sinus headache mechanisms (such as anti-inflammatory or decongestant actions targeted at sinus pathways). The evidence for its use in this context is thus based mainly on traditional medicinal systems and is considered weak due to the lack of supporting data and the absence of widespread or well-documented traditional use for this particular indication.

In summary, divi-divi’s use for sinus headache is grounded in traditional medicine, not science, and the evidence supporting its efficacy is minimal.

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