Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacum mongolicum
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacum mongolicum (commonly known as Mongolian dandelion or Chinese dandelion) has a long-standing history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its purported anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. In TCM, it is often employed to "clear heat" and "reduce swelling," which can be associated with symptoms such as sinus headache, especially when attributed to "wind-heat" or "toxic heat" patterns. However, the use of Taraxacum mongolicum specifically for sinus headaches is based on traditional practice rather than robust scientific evidence. There are some laboratory studies suggesting anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of the plant, but these studies are preliminary, typically in vitro or in animal models, and do not directly address sinus headache or sinusitis relief in humans. Clinical trials or rigorous scientific evaluations specific to sinus headache are lacking. Therefore, while its use for this condition is rooted in tradition, its efficacy is not well-supported by modern scientific research.

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