Evidence supporting the use of: Taraxacum mongolicum
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacum mongolicum (commonly known as Mongolian dandelion) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other Asian medical systems. It is primarily used for its purported abilities to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and reduce inflammation, and is often employed in herbal formulas for various inflammatory or infectious conditions. However, its direct use for treating or supporting headache (tension type) is not well-documented in classical medical texts or modern ethnobotanical surveys. Occasionally, it may be included in broader formulas aimed at "clearing heat" headaches or headaches associated with systemic inflammation, but such uses are indirect and not specific to tension-type headaches. There is currently no robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Taraxacum mongolicum for tension headaches, and clinical trials are lacking. Thus, its use for this indication is mainly justified by traditional practices, with only weak or anecdotal historical support and no modern validation.

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