Evidence supporting the use of: Carthamus
For the health condition: Migraine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Chinese and Middle Eastern herbal practices. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Carthamus tinctorius (Hong Hua) is employed primarily to "invigorate blood," remove blood stasis, and alleviate pain. Migraine, often conceptualized in TCM as a result of blood stasis or qi stagnation, may be addressed with Carthamus as part of complex herbal formulas intended to relieve headaches and improve blood flow. However, while this traditional use exists, there is a notable lack of high-quality scientific studies or clinical trials specifically validating the efficacy of Carthamus for migraine prevention or treatment in the modern biomedical context. Most contemporary literature relating to Carthamus focuses on its effects on cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory properties, or other uses. The evidence supporting its use for migraine is thus primarily historical and anecdotal rather than evidence-based, and any clinical application should be approached with caution. As of now, Carthamus should not be considered a scientifically validated treatment for migraine.

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