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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aster root (from plants in the Aster genus, such as Aster tataricus) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), aster root is known as "Zi Wan" and is primarily used to treat coughs, phlegm, and respiratory ailments. There are some historical references in Chinese and Korean herbal texts that indirectly mention its use for symptoms which could include dizziness, typically as a secondary effect when treating underlying respiratory or phlegmatic conditions. The rationale is that dizziness can sometimes be caused by phlegm-dampness obstructing the head or by weakness following respiratory illness, and herbs like aster root that "transform phlegm" might be part of a multi-herb formula addressing these symptoms. However, direct traditional use of aster root specifically and solely for dizziness is limited and not well documented in classical herbal literature. There is a lack of clinical studies or pharmacological research validating its effectiveness for dizziness in the modern scientific literature. Overall, its use for this indication is based on historical and theoretical frameworks within TCM, rather than robust evidence for direct efficacy.

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