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Source of validity: Traditional
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Stereospermum suaveolens, commonly known as "Parna" or "Padri tree", is a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Its use for headaches is primarily based on traditional practices rather than modern scientific validation. In Ayurveda, Stereospermum suaveolens is a significant component of the "Dashamoola" group of roots, which are used to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, pain, and headaches. The plant's bark, root, and leaves have been mentioned in classical Ayurvedic texts for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. However, while there are a few preclinical studies suggesting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Stereospermum extracts, there is little to no direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for headache in humans. The traditional use is often as part of polyherbal formulations rather than as a single ingredient. Thus, while there is a historical basis for its use in headache and pain management, the direct scientific validation for this specific indication is limited. Most support for its use for headache comes from Ayurvedic literature and ethnobotanical reports rather than randomized controlled trials or pharmacological studies targeting headache disorders.

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