Evidence supporting the use of: Birch (unspecified)
For the health condition: Headache (tension)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Birch (Betula species) has a history of traditional use in various folk medicine systems, particularly in Europe and North America. Traditionally, preparations made from birch leaves, bark, or sap have been used as remedies for a wide variety of ailments, including headaches. The rationale for its use in tension headaches is based primarily on its mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been attributed to compounds such as methyl salicylate and betulinic acid found in birch bark and leaves. However, direct scientific studies specifically evaluating birch for the treatment of tension headaches are lacking. The traditional usage is not well documented in authoritative herbal medicine texts with regard to headache, and most references are anecdotal or generalized to pain relief rather than specifically tension-type headaches. There is minimal clinical evidence to support its efficacy, and the use remains rooted in folk practices rather than validated research. Overall, while birch has a place in traditional medicine for various types of pain, its use for tension headaches is not scientifically substantiated and should be considered as supported by tradition rather than evidence-based medicine.

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