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

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Synopsis

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

Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium), commonly known as chrysanthemum, is primarily justified by tradition for the treatment of dizziness, especially in East Asian herbal medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chrysanthemum (菊花, "ju hua") is frequently included in remedies for ailments such as headaches, dizziness, and eye problems. The plant is believed to have cooling and calming properties, which, according to TCM theory, help "dispel wind" and "clear heat," mechanisms thought to underlie symptoms like dizziness or vertigo.

Despite its long-standing traditional use, scientific validation for mum’s efficacy in treating dizziness is limited. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that chrysanthemum extracts possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective effects, which could theoretically play a role in mitigating conditions that cause dizziness. However, there are no high-quality randomized controlled trials or clinical studies directly evaluating chrysanthemum’s effectiveness for dizziness in humans. Most scientific research on chrysanthemum focuses on its potential cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory properties rather than its effect on dizziness specifically.

In summary, while mum is a traditional remedy for dizziness, especially within TCM, robust scientific evidence supporting its use for this condition is lacking. Therefore, its use for dizziness is best categorized as traditional and is not supported by strong clinical data.

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