Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various ailments, including headaches. In systems such as Unani and certain folk medicinal practices in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, myrtle leaves, berries, or essential oil have been employed to relieve headaches, often as part of herbal infusions or topical preparations. The traditional rationale for its use centers on myrtle’s reputed anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties, as well as its aromatic qualities that may provide soothing effects.

However, the scientific evidence supporting myrtle’s efficacy specifically for headache relief is minimal. While laboratory studies have highlighted the plant’s antioxidant and general anti-inflammatory activities, there are no robust clinical trials or modern pharmacological studies directly evaluating myrtle’s effectiveness for headaches in humans. Thus, its use remains primarily justified by tradition, and the evidence level is rated as low (2 out of 5), reflecting traditional use with plausible but unproven biological mechanisms and a lack of direct clinical validation.

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