Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Clerodendrum indicum (often misspelled as "Celrodendrum indicum") has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems in Asia, especially in Ayurveda and folk medicine. In these traditions, the plant's roots, leaves, and sometimes flowers are used to alleviate various ailments, including headaches—most notably tension-type headaches. The rationale for its use is primarily based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, as described in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional pharmacopeias. For instance, some Ayurvedic texts mention the use of Clerodendrum indicum in herbal formulations prescribed for cephalalgia (headache). However, scientific validation of this use is limited. A handful of laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of the plant possess anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties in animal models, but there are no robust clinical trials specifically assessing its efficacy against headache in humans. Overall, the evidence supporting the use of Clerodendrum indicum for tension headache is primarily traditional, with only weak scientific support from preclinical research.

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