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

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Synopsis

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

Lesser speargrass (Heteropogon contortus) has been traditionally used in some cultures for the relief of headaches, particularly tension-type headaches. Ethnobotanical surveys from regions such as India and parts of Africa document its use in folk medicine, where parts of the plant—often the leaves or roots—are used in poultices, decoctions, or infusions applied to the forehead or temples. However, the specific details about its efficacy, active constituents, or mechanisms of action remain largely undocumented in the scientific literature. There are no robust clinical studies or pharmacological investigations that validate its efficacy for headache relief.

The evidence for its use is therefore primarily anecdotal and based on local traditional practices, rather than on scientific validation. The rating of "1" reflects the presence of some traditional use, but a lack of systematic or clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness for tension headaches. In summary, while Lesser speargrass has a role in traditional medicine for headache relief in certain cultures, there is currently no substantial scientific evidence to justify or explain its use for this condition.

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