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Source of validity: Traditional
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Storax (also known as Liquidambar orientalis resin) has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, for various ailments, including as a remedy for headaches. Historical texts, such as those from traditional Persian medicine, mention the use of Storax as an ingredient in aromatic preparations thought to relieve tension-type headaches and other neurological complaints. The resin was sometimes applied topically or inhaled as part of complex herbal mixtures. However, despite its traditional use, there is a significant lack of modern scientific studies validating its efficacy or elucidating its mechanism of action for headache relief. Most contemporary pharmacological research on Storax focuses on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or expectorant properties rather than direct effects on headache or pain pathways. As a result, the evidence supporting Storax for headache is primarily anecdotal and rooted in tradition, with no robust clinical evidence to confirm its safety or effectiveness for this indication.

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