Evidence supporting the use of: Lindera aggregata
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Lindera aggregata (Wu Yao) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for conditions related to "Qi stagnation," abdominal pain, and urinary issues. In traditional practice, it has also been included in compound formulas aimed at treating symptoms such as dizziness, often in the context of overall patterns involving internal dampness, Qi stagnation, or blood deficiency. The use of Lindera aggregata for dizziness is thus rooted in TCM theory, where dizziness is not considered a single disease but rather a symptom of underlying systemic imbalance. The herb is believed to help by promoting the movement of Qi and resolving stagnation, which, according to TCM, may help alleviate dizziness when it is associated with these patterns.
However, scientific validation for Lindera aggregata specifically treating dizziness is limited. Most modern pharmacological studies focus on its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and possible antitumor effects. There are no high-quality clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies directly supporting its use for dizziness as defined in Western medicine. Therefore, its use for this indication is supported by tradition more than by modern evidence, earning a moderate rating of 2 out of 5 for supporting evidence (reflecting significant historical use but limited scientific validation).
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
Spikenard
Vervain
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Lindera aggregata
Abdominal PainAppetite (deficient)
Backache
Bleeding (internal)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Congestion
Congestion (lungs)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cramps and Spasms
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Menopause