Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Moringa (Moringa oleifera) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in South Asia and Africa, where it is valued for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. Some traditional healers recommend moringa leaves or extracts for headaches, which can include migraine-like symptoms, based on its general use for pain and inflammation relief. However, there is little published evidence to indicate that moringa has been specifically and traditionally used to treat or prevent migraines, as opposed to general headaches or other ailments.

On the scientific front, research on moringa’s effects on migraines is extremely limited. A few preclinical studies suggest that moringa extracts may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are relevant because neuroinflammation and oxidative stress are implicated in migraine pathophysiology. For example, compounds such as quercetin and chlorogenic acid found in moringa have shown neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potential in laboratory studies. Nonetheless, there are no clinical trials or robust animal studies directly evaluating moringa’s effectiveness for migraine prevention or treatment. Therefore, evidence supporting its use for migraines is weak and primarily based on extrapolation from its general anti-inflammatory effects and anecdotal traditional use.

In summary, while moringa is sometimes used in traditional medicine for pain and headaches, there is minimal direct evidence, and virtually no high-quality scientific research, to justify its use specifically for migraine.

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