Evidence supporting the use of: Black Hellebore
For the health condition: Migraine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black Hellebore (Helleborus niger) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, including some historical references to its application for neurological complaints such as headaches and migraine-like symptoms. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians, such as Hippocrates and Dioscorides, mentioned hellebore as a remedy for various ailments, including what might now be classified as migraine or severe headaches. However, these references are broad, and the use of Black Hellebore was often associated with its purgative and emetic effects, which were thought to expel "bad humors" from the body. Modern scientific research on Black Hellebore for migraine is lacking; there are no well-conducted clinical studies or pharmacological investigations confirming its efficacy or safety for this indication. In fact, Black Hellebore contains toxic compounds (such as helleborin and helleborein) that can cause serious side effects, including nausea, vomiting, cardiac disturbances, and even death if used improperly. Due to its toxicity and lack of modern evidence, Black Hellebore is not recommended for migraine treatment today. Its historical use is acknowledged, but scientific validation is absent, and its inclusion in some traditional formulas is based primarily on pre-modern medical theories rather than evidence-based practice.

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