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Source of validity: Traditional
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Alpinia galangal, commonly known as galangal, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and various Southeast Asian folk remedies. Its rhizome has been employed for a wide range of ailments, primarily for digestive complaints, inflammation, and to promote general vitality. References to galangal for treating or supporting dizziness are found in some traditional texts and ethnobotanical records, though it is not a primary or prominent remedy for this symptom.

In the context of traditional Chinese medicine, dizziness is often associated with disruptions in "Qi" or blood flow, or with "dampness" and gastrointestinal imbalances. Since galangal is considered to have warming, stimulating, and carminative properties, it has occasionally been used in compound herbal formulas intended to address ailments involving dizziness, particularly when digestive or circulatory issues are believed to be involved. However, direct references to galangal as a stand-alone treatment for dizziness are limited, and it is rarely the main ingredient in such remedies.

There is little to no modern scientific evidence directly supporting the efficacy of Alpinia galangal for dizziness. Most pharmacological studies focus on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Therefore, its use for dizziness remains primarily justified by tradition, with only weak historical evidence and no significant clinical research to substantiate its effectiveness for this specific condition.

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