Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

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

Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua), has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for alleviating symptoms like dizziness, headache, and eye discomfort. In TCM theory, dizziness is often attributed to 'wind-heat' in the liver or to disturbances in liver yang. Chrysanthemum is classified as a cooling herb that disperses wind and clears heat, particularly from the head and eyes, which is why it is traditionally prescribed for dizziness, especially when accompanied by red eyes, fever, or headache. Classic TCM texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and "Compendium of Materia Medica" mention its use for such symptoms. However, scientific evidence directly supporting the use of chrysanthemum for dizziness is limited. While some laboratory studies suggest chrysanthemum extracts possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vasodilatory effects, these findings have not been directly linked to relief of dizziness in rigorously designed clinical trials. Most modern research focuses on potential benefits for hypertension, immune modulation, or eye health rather than vertigo or dizziness specifically. Therefore, while chrysanthemum remains a popular traditional remedy for dizziness, especially in East Asian medicine, widespread scientific validation is lacking at this time.

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