Synopsis

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

Gnaphalium, commonly known as cudweed, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly among indigenous populations in North America and folk medicine practitioners in Europe. Its applications have included the treatment of a variety of ailments such as respiratory issues, rheumatism, and headaches, including tension-type headaches. The rationale for its use in headache relief is primarily based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties, as described in ethnobotanical records and traditional herbal texts. However, there is a lack of robust clinical or pharmacological studies specifically validating Gnaphalium's efficacy for tension headaches. Most of the available evidence is anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge rather than controlled scientific investigation. Thus, while Gnaphalium has been traditionally used to support headache treatment, especially in herbal infusions or poultices, the level of scientific evidence supporting its use for this indication is very limited, warranting a low evidence rating.

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