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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Lemon has been traditionally used in various cultures as a home remedy for headaches, particularly tension-type headaches. Folk medicine often recommends consuming lemon juice, lemon tea, or applying lemon essential oil to the temples as a way to relieve headache symptoms. The rationale behind its use includes lemon's refreshing aroma, which is thought to have calming effects, and its potential to help with dehydration—another possible contributor to headaches. Additionally, in some traditional practices, lemon is used to balance the body's acidity or as part of detoxification routines, which are believed to alleviate headache symptoms.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of lemon in treating tension headaches is very limited. While some studies have examined the benefits of citrus scents for mood and stress reduction, there is no strong clinical data specifically linking lemon or its components to headache relief. Most of the support for lemon's use in this context is anecdotal or based on traditional practices rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. Therefore, while lemon continues to be used in folk remedies for headaches, its effectiveness is not well substantiated by modern research.

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