Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), also known as sloe, has a long history of traditional medicinal use in Europe, primarily for digestive complaints, as a mild laxative, and for relief of sore throat or cold symptoms. Its berries, flowers, and bark have been used in folk remedies, but there is limited documentation specifically linking Blackthorn to the treatment of tension headaches. A few herbal compendia and ethnobotanical sources mention its use for general pain and to support the nervous system, which may indirectly relate to headache relief, particularly when headaches are associated with stress or digestive disturbances. However, these references are sparse and largely anecdotal, lacking robust documentation or detail. There is no substantial scientific research or clinical trial data supporting the efficacy of Blackthorn for headache, tension-type or otherwise. Overall, any use of Blackthorn for tension headaches is grounded primarily in scattered traditional practices rather than in a consistent, well-documented historical use or scientific rationale.

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