Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese orchid
For the health condition: Migraine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chinese orchid, commonly referring to Dendrobium species (such as Dendrobium nobile), is an herb with a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily for nourishing yin, supporting the stomach, and moistening the lungs. It is not a mainstream TCM remedy for migraine, but some classical texts mention its use in formulas aimed at balancing internal heat and deficiency, which could indirectly relate to headaches. However, there is minimal direct traditional reference to its use specifically for migraine treatment, and virtually no modern scientific studies validating its efficacy for this condition. The limited evidence available suggests that its headache-related use is anecdotal or based on broad interpretations of its cooling and nourishing properties, rather than rigorous clinical or pharmacological research. Therefore, the support for Chinese orchid in treating migraines is rooted in tradition rather than science, and the evidence is weak, warranting a low score on the evidence scale.

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