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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) has been traditionally used in Mexican folk medicine for various ailments, including as a general remedy for headaches, particularly tension-type headaches. However, the evidence supporting its use for this purpose is primarily anecdotal and based on historical or ethnobotanical reports rather than clinical trials or scientific studies. Mexican oregano contains essential oils such as thymol and carvacrol, which have demonstrated mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory settings. These properties may theoretically contribute to headache relief, but this has not been specifically evaluated in clinical studies for headache management.

There are no robust scientific studies or clinical trials directly evaluating the efficacy of Mexican oregano for treating tension headaches. Most references to its use come from traditional herbal medicine texts and ethnopharmacological surveys in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, where it is sometimes prepared as a tea or infusion for headache relief. In summary, while there is some traditional use of Mexican oregano for headache (tension), the evidence is weak and largely unsupported by modern scientific research.

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