Evidence supporting the use of: Bombax
For the health condition: Headache (sinus)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bombax (commonly known as silk cotton tree) is primarily referenced in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Unani for a variety of ailments, including as an astringent, for wound healing, and for digestive issues. There are some mentions in traditional texts and ethnobotanical surveys that Bombax species have been used in preparations intended to alleviate headaches, including those associated with sinus issues. However, such references are generally brief, non-specific, and lack detailed description of preparation or efficacy. There is no robust scientific evidence from clinical trials or pharmacological studies supporting the use of Bombax specifically for sinus headaches. The purported traditional use is not widely cited in classical Ayurvedic formulations, and most modern herbal references do not list Bombax as a primary or secondary remedy for sinus or headache conditions. Therefore, while there is a weak basis in tradition, it is neither well-documented nor supported by scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Headache (sinus)
AconiteAerva lanata
Agastache
Agrimonia pilosa
Allicin
alpha-pinene
alpinia galangal
Amor seco
anise
Arani
Asam gelugor
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
atractylone
balloon flower
balsam
basil
bayleaf
Belamcanda
beta-pinene
betel
black cumin
black nightshade
black salt
black seed
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
Boswellia
Broussonetia
cajuput
camphor oil
cardamom
carry me seed
Carthamus
cayenne pepper
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
chrysanthemum
Cinnamomum
citron
Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum trichotomum
commiphora
coriander
costus
cucumber
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
divi-divi
dragonhead
elderberry
elephant\'s head
Ephedra
eucalyptus
Evodia
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Galangal
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
goldenseal
goldthread
Greek mountain tea
henna
Horsemint
horseradish
hyssop
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian frankincense
labrador tea
Ledebouriella
lemon
licorice root
ligustilides
linalool
Litsea
Macaranga indica
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Matapalo Tree
Mentha haplocalyx
Menthol oil
Momordica
Moringa
Mustard
mustard seed
Myrrh
onion
Osha
Osmanthus
parsley
pear
Peppermint
Phellodendron
Pimpinella
Piper nigrum
Piper retrofractum
Plectranthus amboinicus
Pluchea
Premna
prepared aconite tuber
Pulsatilla
rue
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandalwood
schizonepeta
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
soursop
Southernwood
Spanish Needle
spearmint leaf
Storax
Sweet Bay
turmeric
Vervain
Waterhyssop
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wintergreen
Wulinshen
Yerba buena
Other health conditions supported by Bombax
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Anemia
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Arthritis
Blood Poisoning
Bronchitis
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (antiviral)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (children)
Emotional Sensitivity
Goiter
