Evidence supporting the use of: Pearl
For the health condition: Migraine
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pearl (also known as Margarita or Zhen Zhu in traditional Chinese medicine) has been used historically in East Asian medical systems for a variety of health concerns, including calming the mind, improving skin health, and supporting eye and liver function. Its use for migraine is based primarily on traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. In traditional Chinese medicine, pearl powder is believed to possess sedative and anti-inflammatory properties, which are thought to help with headaches, including migraines. However, there are very few, if any, rigorous clinical studies specifically investigating the effect of pearl powder on migraine prevention or treatment. The available evidence consists mostly of anecdotal reports and traditional texts, with some small animal or in vitro studies suggesting potential neuroprotective or anti-inflammatory effects. These findings are far from conclusive or directly applicable to migraine in humans. Therefore, while the use of pearl for migraine has traditional roots, scientific evidence supporting its efficacy is minimal, and its clinical use is not supported by robust modern research.
Other ingredients used for Migraine
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
ashwagandha
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
black tea
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
Chinese salvia root
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
fish oil
ginger
ginkgo biloba
gooseberry
gotu kola
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
luteolin
magnesium
melatonin
moringa
niacin (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
peppermint oil
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
purple butterbur root
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
almond fruit
ubiquinol
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
zinc
atractylodes
blackboard tree
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
chrysanthemum
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Apple Cider Vinegar
Albizia
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blepharis
Balsam
Banyan
Brahmi
Butterbur
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
Chinese Silkvine
Crocin
Creatine
Cannabidiol
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Danshen
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Folic Acid
Goldthread
Ketone Salts
Little ironweed
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Pearl
Acid IndigestionAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
Bleeding (external)
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Calcium Deficiency
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis
Cough (dry)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Eczema
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glaucoma
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Migraine