Evidence supporting the use of: Ginseng, Oriental
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Ginseng, Oriental (Panax ginseng) has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, where it is employed as a general tonic for energy and vitality, and sometimes used to address symptoms such as dizziness or weakness, especially in elderly patients or those recovering from illness. The traditional rationale is based on the concept of "tonifying Qi" (vital energy), which practitioners believe can help stabilize conditions like dizziness that are attributed to deficiency states.
However, scientific studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of Oriental ginseng for the treatment of dizziness are limited. Some research suggests that ginseng may improve cognitive function, fatigue, and overall well-being, and there is limited evidence that it might improve circulation, which could theoretically help with dizziness related to low blood pressure or fatigue. Yet, these findings are indirect, and there is no high-quality clinical trial evidence directly supporting ginseng’s use for dizziness as a primary endpoint.
In summary, the use of Oriental ginseng for dizziness is primarily traditional, with weak indirect scientific support at best. It remains a remedy rooted in historical practice rather than modern clinical validation for this specific indication.
Other ingredients used for Dizziness
bamboobasil
betel
coconut milk
garlic bulb
ginger
ginseng
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
magnesium
quail egg
rosemary
schizonepeta
vitamin B
squawvine
xanthium (cockleburs)
gastrodia
alpinia galangal
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
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Fang-Feng
Gardenia jasminoides
Heal-All
Herb Robert
Ignatius Bean
Indian Kinotree
Indian Fagonia
Kokilaksha
Lebbek
Lilium polyphyllum
Laggera pterodonta
Ligustilides
Ligustrazin
Large-Leaved Linden
Ligusticum
Nymphaea nouchali
Oroxylum indicum
Onosma bracteatum
Pagoda Tree
Peucedanum
Pyrrosia
Polygonatum
Paeoniflorin
Petiveria
Sichuan Lovage
Speedwell
Sete sangrias
Spikenard
Southern Tsangshu
Spantholobus
Tea
Tulbaghia
Vervain
Yerba buena
Zucchini
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by Ginseng, Oriental
Addictions (general remedies for)Adrenal Fatigue
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Body Building
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Colds (general)
Concentration (poor)
Constipation (adults)
Convalescence
Debility
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Liver Detoxification
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Metabolic Syndrome
Mood Swings
Sex Drive (low)
Stress
Strokes
Wrinkles