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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Myrtle (Myrtus communis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions. Traditional healers have used various parts of the myrtle plant—especially its leaves and essential oil—for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for headaches, often attributed to its purported calming and analgesic effects. In folk medicine, myrtle preparations were sometimes applied topically or inhaled to alleviate symptoms of tension-type headaches or general head pain, based on the belief in its soothing aroma and mild anti-inflammatory properties.

However, current scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of myrtle specifically for tension headaches is minimal. A few laboratory studies indicate that myrtle essential oil contains compounds such as myrtenol, eucalyptol, and limonene, which have mild anti-inflammatory or muscle-relaxant effects in vitro or in animal models. Nevertheless, clinical trials or robust human studies demonstrating a clear benefit for headache relief are lacking. Thus, while traditional use as a headache remedy is documented, the scientific validation for this indication is weak, and the evidence remains largely anecdotal.

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