Evidence supporting the use of: Betony
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Betony (Stachys officinalis), also known as wood betony, has a long history of use in European herbal medicine. Traditionally, betony was considered a “cure-all” and was especially valued by ancient Greeks, Romans, and European herbalists throughout the Middle Ages. Historical texts, such as those by the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, reference betony’s use for treating ailments of the head, including dizziness (often referred to as “vertigo” or “giddiness” in older sources). The leaves and flowering tops were commonly used in teas or tinctures, with the belief that betony could strengthen the nervous system and stabilize head-related symptoms.

However, modern scientific research supporting betony's efficacy for dizziness is lacking. Contemporary herbal literature may still mention betony for this purpose, but this is based on historical precedent rather than clinical evidence. There are no well-designed clinical trials or pharmacological studies confirming its benefit specifically for dizziness or vertigo. Thus, while betony’s use for dizziness is well-documented in folk tradition, there is little to no scientific validation for its effectiveness for this condition today.

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