Evidence supporting the use of: Chokecherry
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) has a history of traditional use among Native American tribes and early settlers in North America. It was commonly used for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for coughs, colds, and digestive issues. Some ethnobotanical records indicate that chokecherry bark infusions or decoctions were also used for pain relief, which sometimes included headache, especially tension headaches. However, the documentation of its specific use for tension-type headaches is sparse and typically anecdotal, derived from oral histories or secondary ethnobotanical sources rather than systematic studies or well-documented traditional practices.

There is currently no scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of chokecherry for tension headaches or headaches in general. No clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or reviews have established any specific headache-relieving properties for chokecherry. The use of chokecherry for headache relief remains rooted in tradition and oral accounts rather than validated by modern research. Any potential benefit may be linked to its mild sedative properties or its use as a general pain reliever in traditional medicine, but such effects have not been quantified or rigorously evaluated. Therefore, while chokecherry's use for headaches is based mainly on tradition, the evidence is minimal and should be approached with caution.

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