Evidence supporting the use of: Western Mugwort
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

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

Western Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) has a longstanding history of use among various Indigenous peoples of North America and in Western herbal traditions for the relief of headaches, particularly those associated with tension. The plant has been used in the form of teas, smudge, poultices, or inhaled vapors. Ethnobotanical records indicate its topical and occasionally internal use for alleviating pain and discomfort, including headaches.

However, direct scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of Western Mugwort for tension headaches are lacking. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional herbal medicine practices. The rationale for its use is often attributed to the plant’s mild aromatic properties and possible muscle relaxant effects, as well as the presence of volatile oils and compounds such as thujone, which may have some neurological effects.

Overall, while there is a clear tradition of using Western Mugwort for headache relief, particularly among Native American groups, this use has not been robustly validated by modern clinical or pharmacological studies. Thus, the evidence is mostly traditional, and the rating reflects the absence of high-quality scientific validation.

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