Evidence supporting the use of: Prepared aconite tuber
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Prepared Aconite Tuber (commonly known as processed Radix Aconiti, or "Fu Zi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, primarily for its warming and pain-relieving properties. In the context of headache—specifically sinus headache—there is some historical precedent for its use as part of complex herbal formulas intended to dispel cold, relieve pain, and unblock channels. However, its use is not specifically targeted at sinus headache alone, but rather at broader syndromes involving cold, dampness, and pain, which may include headaches as a symptom.

There is little to no direct scientific evidence validating the efficacy or safety of prepared aconite tuber for sinus headache specifically. The traditional rationale is based on the herb’s reputed ability to “dispel wind-cold” and “alleviate pain,” but these concepts do not directly map onto modern biomedical understandings of sinus headache or sinusitis. Furthermore, aconite tuber is known to contain highly toxic alkaloids, and improper processing or dosing can be dangerous. Modern clinical research on aconite’s use for headache is sparse, indirect, or focused on other pain conditions. Therefore, its use for sinus headache is justified primarily by tradition, not science, and should be approached with caution.

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