Evidence supporting the use of: Polygonatum
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Polygonatum (commonly known as Solomon's Seal or Huang Jing in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been historically used in various Asian medical systems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Polygonatum species are considered to nourish the yin, moisten dryness, and tonify the spleen and lungs. Dizziness is often interpreted in TCM theory as a manifestation of deficiencies in the spleen, kidney, or liver, or as a result of "yin" deficiency and "internal wind." Polygonatum is sometimes included in herbal formulas aimed at replenishing qi and yin, which, according to TCM, may help address symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and weakness.
However, there is limited clinical or pharmacological research directly investigating Polygonatum for the treatment of dizziness in the biomedical sense. Most of the available scientific literature focuses on its possible anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects, rather than any direct impact on vertigo or vestibular disorders. The use for dizziness, therefore, is primarily justified by traditional theory and historical use rather than rigorous scientific validation.
In summary, Polygonatum is traditionally used within the framework of TCM for conditions that may include dizziness, but scientific evidence directly supporting its efficacy for this specific symptom is minimal.
Other ingredients used for Dizziness
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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 Polygonatum
Abdominal PainAnemia
Appetite (deficient)
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (general)
Constipation (adults)
Cough (general)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis