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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cynanchum otophyllum, known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as Qing Yang Dan (青羊胆), has a historical record of use primarily for conditions involving "wind-phlegm" and "internal wind," such as dizziness, convulsions, and sometimes headaches. In TCM theory, headaches caused by sinus issues are often attributed to the accumulation of phlegm and wind, and Cynanchum otophyllum is sometimes included in formulas addressing these patterns. However, there is minimal direct documentation in classical texts or reputable modern TCM formularies explicitly recommending Cynanchum otophyllum for sinus headache specifically. The herb is more commonly associated with neurological symptoms (such as epilepsy and vertigo) rather than sinus-related conditions. There is currently no robust scientific evidence supporting the use of Cynanchum otophyllum for sinus headaches, nor are there well-designed clinical trials or pharmacological studies validating its efficacy for this indication. Most references to its use are based on traditional practice and broader theories of phlegm and wind rather than empirical evidence. Therefore, while there is a thin thread of traditional use for headache in general, its application specifically for sinus headaches is weak and not strongly established in either traditional or scientific literature.

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