Evidence supporting the use of: Vietnamese sophora
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Vietnamese sophora (Sophora flavescens, also known as "Khổ sâm" in Vietnamese) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia. In traditional Vietnamese and Chinese medicine, it is employed for a range of ailments, including clearing heat, expelling dampness, and calming the spirit. Reports from traditional sources sometimes mention its use in formulas aimed at alleviating symptoms such as dizziness, which is often interpreted in traditional frameworks as being related to internal wind, phlegm, or heat. However, there is a lack of robust, high-quality scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness specifically for dizziness. Most available studies focus on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiarrhythmic properties rather than on neurological or vestibular effects. Thus, while its use for dizziness can be justified based on historical and traditional practices, especially as part of multi-herb formulas, the scientific validation for this particular indication is currently weak or absent. As such, the evidence for its use in treating or supporting dizziness is rated low (1 out of 5), reflecting a strong traditional basis but minimal scientific corroboration.

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