Evidence supporting the use of: Premna
For the health condition: Headache (tension)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Premna, particularly species such as Premna serratifolia, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and various Southeast Asian ethnomedicines. Traditionally, different parts of the Premna plant, including leaves and roots, have been used for their purported analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. In Ayurvedic practice, Premna is recognized as "Agnimantha" and is one of the "Dashamoola" herbs, a classical combination used for managing pain, inflammation, and nervous system disorders, including conditions that may present as headaches.
While there is some preclinical research indicating that extracts from Premna species may possess anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties, the evidence is limited, and there are few to no high-quality clinical trials specifically investigating its efficacy for tension headaches. Most supporting data come from traditional usage patterns and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific validation. Therefore, its use for tension headache is justified primarily by tradition rather than by strong scientific evidence.
In summary, Premna's role in managing tension headaches is rooted in its traditional use as part of broader herbal formulations for pain and inflammation; however, direct scientific support for its effectiveness against this specific condition is lacking or very limited.
Other ingredients used for Headache (tension)
ashwagandhawaterhyssop
black cumin
Indian frankincense
chamomile
cucumber
turmeric
turmeric
feverfew
ginger
greek mountain tea
kudzu
lavender
lemon
licorice root
magnesium
moringa
passionflower
passionflower
Peppermint
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
sage
schizonepeta
triphala
chickweed
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
commiphora
blackboard tree
peony
Szechuan lovage
morus
chrysanthemum
wintergreen
menthol oil
aster root
cayenne pepper
Avens
Agastache
Angelica
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Anemone
Amor seco
Atractylone
Black Seed
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Bael
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Black willow
black salt
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black Hellebore
Borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cinquefoil
Citron
Cajuput
Coca
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
DIVI-DIVI
Dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
Elephant's Head
Fernbush
Gnaphalium
Gardenia jasminoides
Galangal
Henna
Herb Robert
Hempnettle
Horsemint
Indian Coraltree
Indian Fagonia
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Linden
Ligustilides
Lotus
Labrador Tea
Large-Leaved Linden
Loranthus
Linalool
Mentha haplocalyx
Mustard
Mallow
Malva sylvestris
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Morning Glory
Meadowsweet
Macaranga indica
Nardostachys
Nymphaea nouchali
Osha
Onosma bracteatum
Osmanthus
Premna
Piper chaba
Pulsatilla
Pluchea
Pimpinella
Paeoniflorin
Poppy
Plectranthus amboinicus
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Rue
Rubiaceae
Sophora
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Sagebrush
Sandalwood
Semecarpus anacardium
Stereospermum
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sedanenolide
Tamarind
Vervain
Water Pepper
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Zingerone
Other health conditions supported by Premna
Abdominal PainAntibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bladder Infection
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Canker Sores
Cough (general)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervousness
Pain (general remedies for)
Phlebitis
Pneumonia
Rashes and Hives
Sinus Infection
Skin (infections)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Sore Throat