The use of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) for the treatment or support of headache, specifically tension headaches, is primarily rooted in traditional medicine rather than modern scientific validation. In traditional systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), various parts of the lotus plant—including flowers, seeds, and leaves—have been employed for their purported calming and sedative properties. For example, lotus flower is sometimes included in herbal blends intended to reduce stress, calm the mind, and support relaxation, which could indirectly help with headaches associated with tension and stress. However, there is very limited direct historical documentation specifically linking lotus to the treatment of headaches. Most references to its use in this context are indirect, focusing on its general calming, anxiolytic, or sedative effects, which are believed to relieve symptoms associated with nervous tension. There is currently a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies specifically examining lotus for headache relief in humans. Thus, the evidence supporting its use for this indication is weak and anecdotal, grounded primarily in tradition rather than scientific research.