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Application of herbal liniment ( ′Ṭilā ) in the management of pain and disability of chronic migraine: a randomized controlled trial

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: ) as a treatment modality for chronic migraine. This study aimed to evaluate its efficacy in managing the condition. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 36 patients with chronic migraine. Participants were divided into two groups: the test group (n=24), which received herbal liniment applied locally once daily for 15 days, and the control group (n=12), which underwent transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for 30 min daily, 5 days a week, over 2 weeks. Outcomes were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), headache frequency, and the Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) on days 15, 30, 60, and 90. RESULTS: Both groups showed significant improvement within the groups in headache frequency (p<0.0001). The test group demonstrated greater effectiveness, with larger reductions in headache frequency (mean difference 39.63; p<0.0001), VAS (mean difference 3.96; p<0.001), and MIDAS (mean difference 2.25; p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Herbal liniment effectively reduced migraine frequency, intensity, and disability. Larger studies are needed to validate these findings and assess long-term outcomes.

Source: Drug Metabolism and Personalized Therapy

DOI: 10.1515/dmpt-2025-0079

Authors: Suresh Kumar Saral, Abdul Nasir Ansari, Mohd Nayab, Khalid Rahim Wani

Institution: National Institute of Unani Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Migraine and Headache Studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,712