Evidence supporting the use of: Sage-leaf alangium
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sage-leaf alangium (Alangium salviifolium) has a longstanding presence in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and other South Asian herbal practices. It has been used for a variety of ailments, including headaches, sometimes specifically those attributed to sinus issues. The traditional use is mainly based on its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, with preparations of its leaves or bark sometimes being applied topically or used in decoctions to alleviate pain. However, peer-reviewed scientific evidence directly supporting its efficacy for sinus headache is extremely limited or absent. There are a few studies on the plant’s general pharmacological properties, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in laboratory models, but these do not specifically address sinus headaches or provide clinical validation for this use. As such, its use for sinus headache relief remains grounded in traditional practice rather than scientific validation, and the strength of evidence is rated low.
Other ingredients used for Headache (sinus)
alpha-pinenewaterhyssop
basil
beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
Indian frankincense
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
greek mountain tea
onion
horseradish
lemon
licorice root
moringa
mustard seed
parsley
pear
peppermint oil
schizonepeta
spearmint leaf
chickweed
tangerine
hyssop
cardamom
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
commiphora
myrrh
chrysanthemum
fern
eucalyptus
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
aster root
cayenne pepper
soursop
Agastache
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Asam gelugor
Agrimonia pilosa
Acetylsalicylic acid
Amor seco
Arani
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bayleaf
Boswellia
black salt
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
Borneol
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cajuput
Centipeda
Costus
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
Evodia
Elephant's Head
Fang-Feng
Goldthread
Galangal
Mustard
Mallow
Potato
Sandalwood
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Sage-leaf alangium
Abdominal PainAsthma
Backache
Belching
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Chest Pain
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Indigestion