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

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Synopsis

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

Hairy Fig (Ficus hirta) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is commonly used as an ingredient in remedies intended to treat sinus-related headaches and other upper respiratory complaints. Traditional texts and materia medica describe the use of Hairy Fig fruit (often called “Wuzhimaotao” in Chinese) for clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and supporting lung function, which indirectly relates to alleviating sinus congestion and associated headaches. The historical rationale is based on TCM theories of balancing bodily “Qi” and addressing pathogenic “wind-heat” that may cause sinus headaches.

Despite its established traditional use, there is limited scientific evidence to directly support the efficacy of Hairy Fig for treating sinus headaches specifically. Some phytochemical analyses indicate the presence of flavonoids and other bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory or antioxidant activities, but these have not been robustly linked to clinical outcomes for sinus headache in peer-reviewed studies. Overall, the use of Hairy Fig for this indication is justified by tradition, with a modest level of supporting evidence based on its historical application rather than rigorous scientific validation.

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