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

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Synopsis

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

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has a long history of traditional use for various ailments, including nervous tension and headaches. In herbal medicine, chamomile is valued for its calming and mild sedative properties, which are believed to help relieve tension-type headaches. Traditional remedies commonly use chamomile teas, extracts, or compresses to promote relaxation and ease stress, both of which are associated with tension headaches. However, while chamomile’s overall calming effects are well supported in folklore and by its use in traditional European and Middle Eastern medicine, there is limited direct scientific research specifically evaluating its effectiveness for tension-type headaches. Most available studies focus on chamomile’s anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and anxiolytic effects, but headache relief is not usually a primary outcome. In summary, the use of German Chamomile for tension headaches is primarily justified by tradition, with indirect support from its known calming and relaxing actions, although robust scientific evidence for this specific use is lacking.

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