Vertigo

Why it works: Sedative/anxiolytic actions via GABA-A receptors. Lab and animal data show constituents such as valerenic acid can allosterically modulate GABA-A receptors (similar direction to be...

Instructions: There are no vertigo-specific dosing protocols. If someone elects to try valerian for associated insomnia/anxiety (not as a substitute for vertigo care), reputable health-agency gu...

Warnings: Sedation & impaired alertness. Can potentiate alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, sedating antih...

Studies: For vertigo: No randomized clinical trials. Herbal reviews l...

Why it works: Butcher’s broom is a venoactive herb (improves venous tone/vasoconstriction via ruscogenins acting on α-adrenergic receptors). That’s why it’s used for chronic venous insufficiency...

Instructions: There are no evidence-based dosing instructions for vertigo, because it hasn’t been studied for that condition. If you still plan to try it, clinicians typically mirror CVI (venous...

Warnings: Pregnancy / breastfeeding: not enough safety data → avoid. e-lactancia.org. GI side effects: nausea,...

Studies: There are no randomized trials showing butcher’s broom treat...

Why it works: Treats the “wind-phlegm” pattern behind many vertigo cases (per TCM): The classic indication is internal wind with phlegm and dampness causing dizziness/vertigo, headache, chest fu...

Instructions: Classical composition & amounts (decoction):. • Zhi Ban Xia (processed Pinellia) 9 g. • Tian Ma (Gastrodia) 6 g. • Fu Ling (Poria) 6 g. • Ju Hong (Red Tangerine Peel) 6 g (Chen Pi...

Warnings: Correct diagnosis first: BBTD is contraindicated when vertigo is not from wind-phlegm (e.g., pure Li...

Studies: 2017 systematic review & meta-analysis (27 RCTs; n=2,796...

Why it works: Pattern-based rationale (TCM): This classic formula “calms Liver yang, extinguishes internal wind, clears heat, invigorates blood, and nourishes Liver/Kidney,” matching vertigo pre...

Instructions: 1) Classical decoction (tāng):. • Typical herb set & amounts (example): Tian Ma 9 g; Gou Teng 12–15 g; Shi Jue Ming 18–24 g; Zhi Zi 9 g; Huang Qin 9 g; Yi Mu Cao 9–12 g; Chuan Niu...

Warnings: Pattern mismatch: Avoid in vertigo due to deficiency wind, severe Yin deficiency, or dominant phlegm...

Studies: Direct vertigo trials:High-quality RCTs specifically for ver...

Why it works: Pattern it targets: The formula clears excess Heat/Fire in the Liver–Gallbladder (LV/GB) channels and drains Damp-Heat, patterns that classically present with dizziness/vertigo, ti...

Instructions: First rule: Use only when the patient truly fits the LV/GB Excess-Heat / Damp-Heat pattern (e.g., red eyes, bitter taste, wiry-rapid pulse, red/yellow-greasy tongue), not for defic...

Warnings: Not for deficiency/cold or long-term use. Authoritative formularies caution avoid with Spleen/Stomac...

Studies: Direct, high-quality RCT evidence specifically for vertigo i...

Why it works: Antiemetic/antinausea action (5-HT3 pathway): Key gingerols and shogaols can inhibit 5-HT3 receptors, a pathway targeted by standard antiemetics; this helps nausea and vomiting tha...

Instructions: Ginger can be used as adjunctive symptomatic relief for nausea/dizziness while you pursue proper vestibular diagnosis/treatment.. Common, studied ways to take ginger. • Powdered/ca...

Warnings: It’s not a standalone vertigo treatment. If you have new, severe, persistent, or neurological sympto...

Studies: Direct vertigo data (small, older, but relevant)Caloric-indu...

Why it works: Improved vestibular compensation & neuroplasticity. Animal and human data suggest EGb 761® can speed the brain’s adaptation after vestibular injury (the process that reduces dizzin...

Instructions: Choose a standardized extract. Look for EGb 761®/pharmacopoeial-grade ginkgo that meets pharmacopeia specs (roughly 22–27% flavone glycosides and 5.4–6.6% terpene lactones; many br...

Warnings: Bleeding risk / interactions. Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk, particularly with anticoagulants (e...

Studies: Head-to-head RCT vs betahistine (n=160, 12 weeks): EGb 761®...