Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Cinquefoil (genus Potentilla) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European folk remedies. The plant was commonly used for its astringent properties, often to treat digestive issues, sore throats, or wounds. However, there is limited specific documentation of cinquefoil being used for tension headaches. Some historical herbals reference cinquefoil as a general remedy for pain or as a “nervine,” which may have encompassed mild headache relief, but such uses are not well-defined or frequently cited. There is no substantial scientific evidence or clinical trial data supporting the efficacy of cinquefoil for treating tension headaches. The available references are largely anecdotal or based on broader uses for pain or nervous conditions in folk medicine. Therefore, while there is some weak traditional precedent for its use in headache, it is not a prominent or well-supported use in either traditional or modern herbal medicine.

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