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Source of validity: Traditional
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Damask rose (Rosa damascena) has been used in traditional medicine systems for centuries, particularly in Persian and Middle Eastern herbal practices. Its use for headache and migraine relief is primarily based on traditional applications rather than robust scientific validation. In traditional Persian medicine, rose oil, rose water, and sometimes rose petals have been utilized to alleviate various types of headaches, including migraines, often by topical application to the forehead or via inhalation of the aroma. The believed mechanisms involve the calming, anti-inflammatory, and mild analgesic properties attributed to the essential oils and volatile compounds of the Damask rose.

However, scientific studies specifically investigating the efficacy of Damask rose for migraine relief are quite limited. A few small-scale studies and anecdotal reports suggest potential benefits, such as reduced headache frequency or intensity due to the anxiolytic and mood-enhancing effects of rose aromatherapy, but these findings are preliminary and not definitive. The bulk of evidence remains historical and based on traditional texts rather than rigorous clinical trials. Thus, while Damask rose continues to be used in some herbal and aromatherapy traditions for migraine support, there is weak scientific evidence to substantiate its efficacy for this purpose.

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