Evidence supporting the use of: Bombax
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bombax, particularly Bombax ceiba (commonly known as the silk cotton tree), has a long-standing place in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these systems, various parts of the plant, including the bark, flowers, and roots, have been used for a variety of ailments, including dizziness. The rationale in traditional practices often links dizziness to imbalances in bodily functions or "humors," and Bombax is sometimes employed for its purported cooling, astringent, or tonic properties, which are believed to help restore balance and alleviate symptoms like vertigo or lightheadedness.
However, robust scientific evidence supporting the use of Bombax specifically for dizziness is lacking. Most available research on Bombax ceiba focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, with only a few studies addressing neurological or vestibular conditions. As such, while there is clear documentation of traditional use for symptoms that may include dizziness, there is minimal scientific validation for its efficacy in this context. The evidence rating is therefore low, reflecting the reliance on traditional rather than empirical support.
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ginger
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quail egg
rosemary
schizonepeta
vitamin B
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xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
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lemongrass
chrysanthemum
siler root
amber
dodder
ganoderma
sweet flag
aster root
Aralia
Ardisia
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Arani
Atractylone
Betony
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bupleurum
Black Hellebore
Borneol
Chinese Silkvine
Coca
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Dragonhead
Spikenard
Vervain
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Bombax
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bleeding (external)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hepatitis
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion