Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
"Amor seco" is a common name used in Latin America for several plant species, most notably Desmodium adscendens and Bidens pilosa, among others. Traditionally, various parts of these plants have been used in folk medicine to treat a range of ailments, including respiratory issues, liver problems, and inflammatory conditions. In some regions, "amor seco" has been employed to support symptoms such as dizziness or vertigo; however, such uses are primarily based on anecdotal accounts and ethnobotanical sources rather than systematic research. There are a handful of reports in traditional medicine literature documenting the use of amor seco for "mareos" (dizziness) or to "clear the head," but these are not accompanied by controlled clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies.
A search of scientific literature reveals no validated clinical evidence supporting the effectiveness of any "amor seco" species for treating dizziness. The use in this context is therefore best characterized as traditional, with minimal direct evidence (hence the low rating of 1), and should not be considered a scientifically established remedy. Anyone experiencing persistent dizziness should consult a healthcare provider, as it may signal an underlying medical issue.
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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
Spikenard
Vervain
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Amor seco
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysentery
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Injuries
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain (general remedies for)
Parasites (general)
Phlebitis
Poison Ivy or Oak
Prostatitis
Rashes and Hives
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores