Evidence supporting the use of: Spanish Oregano
For the health condition: Headache (tension)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Spanish Oregano (Lippia graveolens), also known as Mexican oregano, has been used in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including headache and tension. In folk medicine, aromatic herbs like Spanish Oregano are sometimes employed for their soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, with preparations such as teas or infusions believed to help relieve headache symptoms. The traditional rationale is often based on the presence of volatile oils such as thymol and carvacrol, which are thought to have mild analgesic and relaxing effects. However, there is very limited direct scientific evidence specifically supporting the efficacy of Spanish Oregano for tension headaches. Most of the support for its use in this context comes from anecdotal reports and general traditional practices rather than clinical studies or pharmacological research. In summary, while Spanish Oregano has a history of traditional use for headache relief, the evidence base is weak, and there are no robust scientific studies confirming its effectiveness for tension headache specifically.
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kudzu
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lemon
licorice root
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passionflower
passionflower
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riboflavin (vitamin B2)
sage
schizonepeta
Triphala
chickweed
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
commiphora
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peony
Szechuan lovage
Morus
chrysanthemum
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aster root
cayenne pepper
avens
Agastache
Angelica
Asarum heterotropoides
Albizia
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Anemone
Amor seco
atractylone
black seed
blackthorn
Broussonetia
balsam
bayleaf
Butea monosperma
bael
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Black willow
black salt
Bombax
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black Hellebore
borneol
Camellia sinensis
Chinese silkvine
Clerodendrum trichotomum
cinquefoil
citron
cajuput
coca
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
divi-divi
dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Erodium cicutarium
Evodia
elephant\'s head
fernbush
Gnaphalium
Gardenia jasminoides
Galangal
henna
Herb Robert
Hempnettle
Horsemint
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
linden
ligustilides
lotus
labrador tea
Large-leaved linden
Loranthus
linalool
Mentha haplocalyx
Mustard
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Morning glory
Meadowsweet
Macaranga indica
Nardostachys
Nymphaea nouchali
Osha
Onosma bracteatum
Osmanthus
Premna
Piper chaba
Pulsatilla
Pluchea
Pimpinella
paeoniflorin
poppy
Plectranthus amboinicus
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
rue
Rubiaceae
Sophora
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Sagebrush
Sandalwood
Semecarpus anacardium
Stereospermum
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sedanenolide
Tamarind
Vervain
Water Pepper
Willow
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
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Other health conditions supported by Spanish Oregano
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anxiety
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cuts
Digestion (poor)
Ear Infection or Earache
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jaundice (adults)
Laryngitis
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Sinus Infection
Sore Throat