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

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Synopsis

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

Borneol is an aromatic compound derived from various plants and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its use for dizziness is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence. In TCM, borneol (often as “Bing Pian”) is believed to "open the orifices," "clear heat," and "relieve obstruction," and is included in herbal formulas for treating symptoms like dizziness, headache, and loss of consciousness, especially in the context of wind-phlegm or heat-phlegm conditions. Historical texts describe its use for reviving consciousness and alleviating dizziness, particularly when these symptoms are associated with febrile diseases or “phlegm misting the mind.”

Modern scientific research on borneol has mainly focused on its pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and blood-brain barrier permeability-enhancing effects. However, direct clinical or mechanistic studies supporting its efficacy specifically for dizziness in humans are lacking. Existing studies are mostly preclinical or animal-based and do not address dizziness as a primary outcome. Thus, while borneol is commonly used in Eastern medicine for this purpose, its effectiveness for treating dizziness has not been validated by rigorous scientific trials. The evidence supporting its use is therefore based more on historical and empirical tradition than on contemporary clinical data.

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