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

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Synopsis

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

Dragonhead (typically referring to Dracocephalum species, such as Dracocephalum moldavica) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and some other traditional systems. In TCM, Dragonhead is known as "Long Dan Cao" (though this name more commonly refers to Gentiana species) and is believed to have properties that dispel "wind" and "heat," concepts that are sometimes associated with symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and vertigo. The use of Dragonhead for dizziness is thus rooted in traditional interpretations of bodily imbalances.

Despite its history of use, scientific validation for Dragonhead's efficacy in treating dizziness is limited. Most modern studies focus on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects, but few directly investigate its impact on dizziness or vertigo in clinical settings. There are no large-scale, high-quality clinical trials specifically supporting Dragonhead for this indication. Its use is therefore best characterized as tradition-based, with some possible pharmacological plausibility but little direct evidence. As a result, the evidence rating is low, reflecting the gap between traditional use and scientific confirmation for this specific condition.

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