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Source of validity: Traditional
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Taraxacum mongolicum (commonly known as Mongolian dandelion) is primarily recognized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties. While it is mainly prescribed for conditions such as boils, abscesses, and liver ailments, there are some traditional applications where it is used to address headaches, especially when headaches are believed to be associated with "internal heat" or inflammation. However, these applications are limited and not as prominent as its use for other ailments such as infections or digestive complaints. There is a lack of scientific studies or clinical trials specifically investigating Taraxacum mongolicum for headache relief in a modern biomedical context. The evidence for its use in headaches remains largely anecdotal and rooted in tradition, rather than being supported by rigorous pharmacological or clinical data. Thus, while the herb might occasionally be included in multi-herb formulations for headache within TCM, modern scientific validation for this use is lacking, and its efficacy for headache management should be considered unproven outside traditional contexts.

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