Evidence supporting the use of: Curcuma amada
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Curcuma amada, commonly known as mango ginger, has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for a variety of ailments, including digestive complaints, inflammation, and as a general tonic. Dizziness, while not a primary indication, is sometimes addressed in traditional systems through formulations containing Curcuma amada, likely due to its reputed effects on digestion and circulation, factors that are occasionally linked to dizziness in traditional medical paradigms. However, there is a lack of robust documentation in classical texts or ethnobotanical surveys specifically associating Curcuma amada with the direct treatment of dizziness (vertigo). The rationale behind its use may stem from its general tonic and carminative properties, as traditional medicine often treats dizziness by addressing underlying digestive or metabolic imbalances.
From a scientific perspective, there is no direct clinical or experimental evidence supporting Curcuma amada for dizziness. Most modern studies focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, not on neurological or vestibular disorders. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use, the evidence is weak and largely anecdotal.
Other ingredients used for Dizziness
bamboobasil
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 Curcuma amada
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Acid Indigestion
Allergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis