Evidence supporting the use of: Chamomile (not specified)
For the health condition: Migraine

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chamomile, particularly German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including headaches and migraines. Its use for migraine relief is primarily rooted in folk and traditional herbal medicine, rather than being supported by rigorous scientific studies. Chamomile is thought to exert calming, anti-inflammatory, and mild analgesic effects, which may contribute to anecdotal reports of headache relief. Historical texts and herbal compendia have described chamomile tea or compresses as remedies for headaches, but these references do not distinguish between tension headaches and migraines, nor do they provide controlled clinical data.

To date, there is only very limited scientific research directly evaluating chamomile’s effectiveness in treating or preventing migraines. Most modern clinical studies focus on chamomile’s use for anxiety, insomnia, or gastrointestinal discomfort, rather than headaches. A few animal studies and small human trials suggest anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic actions, but these are not migraine-specific. Therefore, while chamomile is commonly used in traditional practices for headache and migraine relief, the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for this indication is minimal, and its use is best characterized as traditional rather than evidence-based.

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