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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sesbania grandiflora, commonly known as agati or vegetable hummingbird, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine across South and Southeast Asia. Traditional healers have used various parts of the plant, including leaves, flowers, and bark, to address a range of ailments, including headaches. The use for headache relief is primarily based on ethnobotanical records and anecdotal evidence, where decoctions or pastes made from the leaves or flowers are applied or ingested to alleviate headache symptoms.

However, scientific research specifically validating the efficacy of Sesbania grandiflora for headache relief is extremely limited. Most studies on the plant focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with only a few animal studies indicating potential analgesic effects. No robust clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly support its use for headaches in humans. Thus, while its use is rooted in tradition, the evidence supporting its effectiveness for headaches is minimal and not well-established in the scientific literature.

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