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Source of validity: Traditional
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Scabrous Gentian (Gentiana scabra) is a traditional medicinal herb used primarily in East Asian herbal medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Gentiana species (including G. scabra) are classified as "bitter and cold" and used to clear heat and dampness, treat liver and gallbladder conditions, and relieve certain types of headaches, including those considered to be "migraine-like" in TCM terminology. Its use for migraine specifically is based on its reputed ability to "clear wind and heat" from the body, which are thought to be underlying causes of headaches in TCM theory.

However, scientific evidence supporting the use of Scabrous Gentian for migraine is lacking. There are no high-quality clinical trials or systematic reviews directly evaluating this herb's efficacy in preventing or treating migraine according to modern medical standards. Some laboratory studies have investigated anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of compounds found in Gentiana species, but these do not directly translate into proven clinical benefits for migraine. As such, its use for migraine is justified by tradition and historical herbal practice, rather than by contemporary scientific validation.

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