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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (also known as Ju Hua in traditional Chinese medicine), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine for the relief of headache, including tension-type headaches. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts recommend chrysanthemum infusions or decoctions as a mild remedy to "clear heat" and "calm the liver," which are traditional patterns associated with headache and eye discomfort. Its use is especially common for headaches that are accompanied by symptoms such as red eyes, dizziness, or hypertension.

Despite widespread traditional use, high-quality scientific evidence confirming its efficacy for tension headaches is limited. Some laboratory studies suggest that chrysanthemum contains flavonoids and volatile oils with anti-inflammatory and mild vasorelaxant properties, which could theoretically provide relief for certain types of headaches. However, clinical trials directly assessing chrysanthemum for tension headache are lacking, and most available evidence is anecdotal or derived from traditional practice rather than rigorous scientific research.

In summary, chrysanthemum is used primarily based on traditional knowledge rather than robust scientific validation for tension-type headaches. Its use is supported by centuries of anecdotal evidence and cultural practice, with a small amount of preliminary scientific rationale but little direct clinical confirmation.

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