Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) has been used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani for the relief of headaches, including those attributed to sinus congestion. In these practices, coriander seeds or their decoctions are sometimes applied topically to the forehead or consumed as a tea to alleviate headache symptoms. The rationale provided in traditional texts is that coriander possesses anti-inflammatory and cooling properties, which may help reduce the discomfort associated with sinus headaches. However, while coriander does contain volatile oils (such as linalool) that have mild anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions in laboratory models, there is a lack of robust clinical trial data specifically validating its efficacy for sinus headaches in humans. The evidence supporting its use for this purpose is thus predominantly based on historical and anecdotal usage rather than rigorous scientific studies. Therefore, coriander's use for sinus headache relief remains primarily a traditional practice, with only limited scientific plausibility but without strong direct evidence from controlled clinical research.

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