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Source of validity: Traditional
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Citrus maxima (also known as pomelo) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in parts of Asia. In folk medicine practices, various parts of the plant—including the fruit, peel, and leaves—have been used for a range of ailments, including headache. However, the specific evidence for its use in treating general headache is mainly anecdotal and based on traditional knowledge rather than documented pharmacological studies. There is limited mention in ethnobotanical surveys that Citrus maxima preparations (sometimes in the form of leaf poultices or infusions) are used to alleviate headache symptoms. Despite this, there are no robust clinical trials or scientific studies validating its efficacy or elucidating the mechanisms by which it might relieve headaches. Most contemporary research on Citrus maxima focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, rather than direct effects on headache or migraine. Therefore, while its use for headache is supported by tradition in some cultures, scientific validation is lacking and the overall evidence is weak.

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