Evidence supporting the use of: Moringa
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia and Africa. Traditional healers have used various parts of the moringa plant, including leaves, seeds, and roots, to address a wide range of health concerns, including headaches and sinus issues. Specifically, in some Ayurvedic and folk medicinal practices, moringa is believed to possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that could help alleviate the discomfort associated with headaches, including those caused by sinus congestion. Preparations might include moringa leaf teas, poultices, or extracts. However, while such traditional use is documented, direct scientific studies specifically investigating moringa’s efficacy for sinus headaches are lacking. The rating of 1 reflects the fact that, although there is some traditional precedent for using moringa in this context, robust clinical or pharmacological evidence supporting its effectiveness for sinus headaches is minimal to nonexistent. Most scientific research on moringa focuses on its nutritional content, antioxidant capacity, and potential anti-inflammatory effects in broader contexts, but not specifically for sinus headache relief. As such, while moringa may be used traditionally for this purpose, more research is needed to validate its efficacy and clarify its mechanism of action in treating sinus-related headaches.
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alpinia galangal
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anise
Arani
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Asarum sieboldii
aster root
atractylone
balloon flower
balsam
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bayleaf
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beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
black nightshade
black salt
black seed
blackthorn
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borneol
Boswellia
Broussonetia
cajuput
camphor oil
cardamom
carry me seed
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
chrysanthemum
Cinnamomum
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
commiphora
coriander
costus
cucumber
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
divi-divi
dragonhead
elderberry
elephant\'s head
Ephedra
eucalyptus
Evodia
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Galangal
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
goldthread
Greek mountain tea
henna
Horsemint
horseradish
hyssop
Indian bael
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Indian fagonia
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labrador tea
Ledebouriella
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licorice root
ligustilides
linalool
Litsea
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mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Mentha haplocalyx
Menthol oil
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mustard seed
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Osha
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pear
Peppermint
Phellodendron
Pimpinella
Piper nigrum
Piper retrofractum
Plectranthus amboinicus
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prepared aconite tuber
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Sandalwood
schizonepeta
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Other health conditions supported by Moringa
AnemiaArthritis
Asthma
Backache
Breast Milk (dry up)
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Fatigue
Fever
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Goiter
Hair (graying)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hernias
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroid
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Insomnia
Kidney Stones
Leukemia
Liver Detoxification
Malaria
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Nursing
