Evidence supporting the use of: Ashwagandha
For the health condition: Migraine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of health concerns, including stress, anxiety, and general vitality. Its use for migraine is primarily rooted in traditional and anecdotal frameworks rather than robust scientific evidence. In Ayurveda, migraines are often seen as a result of imbalances in doshas (bodily energies), and ashwagandha is considered a rasayana (rejuvenator) used to restore balance and resilience, potentially alleviating symptoms including headaches.

There are no large-scale, high-quality clinical trials directly assessing the efficacy of ashwagandha specifically for migraine prevention or treatment. However, ashwagandha has demonstrated some anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic, and stress-reducing properties in small human and animal studies. Since stress is a common migraine trigger, it is hypothesized that ashwagandha could indirectly help by reducing stress-related migraine attacks. Nonetheless, this is speculative, and the available scientific literature does not provide clear, direct evidence supporting ashwagandha as an effective treatment for migraines.

In summary, the use of ashwagandha for migraine is primarily based on traditional use and general health benefits attributed to the herb, rather than direct scientific validation. Individuals interested in using ashwagandha for migraine should consult with a healthcare professional, especially given the lack of condition-specific research.

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Other ingredients used for Migraine

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
ashwagandha
bergamot
beta caryophyllene
black tea
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
Chinese salvia root
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
feverfew
fish oil
ginger
ginkgo biloba
gooseberry
gotu kola
kudzu
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
lavender
luteolin
magnesium
Melatonin
Moringa
Niacin (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
Peppermint
phytocannabinoids
pine bark
purple butterbur root
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Almond fruit
ubiquinol
Valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Zinc
atractylodes
blackboard tree
Swertia
Szechuan lovage
chrysanthemum
soursop
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
apple cider vinegar
Albizia
alpha-lipoic acid
atractylone
betony
black seed
Baikal Skullcap
beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blepharis
balsam
banyan
brahmi
butterbur
Bifidobacteria
Black Hellebore
Chinese silkvine
crocin
creatine
cannabidiol
Corydalis
Carthamus
cola nut
docosahexaenoic Acid
danshen
eicosapentaenoic acid
folic acid
flavin mononucleotide
Ficus religiosa
fish
flavanones
Ficus simplicissima
frankincense
goldthread
Gelsemium
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
Hellebore
iridoids
ketone salts
kuding tea
lemon balm
Lesser speargrass
little ironweed
linalool
Mesua
Methylxanthine
Meadowsweet
Nardostachys
Night jessamine
Osthole
Puerarin
Petasines
Phthalides
paeoniflorin
Pycnogenol
Polygonum
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
rue
Rubus
Rauvolfia
Rubiaceae
Spikenard
Sensitive Plant
Salmon Oil
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Uncaria
Withanolides
Xanthine
Xanthophyll
Xanthone
Yuzu
Zingerone

Other health conditions supported by ashwagandha

Addictions (drugs)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Adrenal Fatigue
Afterbirth Pain
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Anger (excessive)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bedwetting
Body Building
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Concentration (poor)
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Fatigue
Fear (excessive)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Goiter
Grief and Sadness
Hair (graying)
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Hysteria
Infertility
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritability
Leucorrhea
Lyme Disease
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Menstruation (scant)
Mental Illness
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Nightmares
Nocturnal Emission
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Premature Ejaculation
Prolapsed Uterus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sex Drive (low)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Syphilis
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
TMJ
Tremors
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Vitiligo
Weight Gain
Weight Loss
Worry
Wounds and Sores