Evidence supporting the use of: Praying mantis
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Praying mantis (often referred to as "Sang Piao Xiao" or mantis egg-case in traditional Chinese medicine) has a long history of use within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but its primary applications are related to urinary and reproductive health—specifically for issues such as bedwetting, frequent urination, and impotence. Within TCM theory, dizziness may sometimes be attributed to deficiencies or imbalances related to the kidneys or liver, and treatments might address underlying organ systems rather than the symptom directly. Occasionally, Sang Piao Xiao may be included in formulas for dizziness if the practitioner identifies a pattern of kidney deficiency, but this is indirect and not a common or primary use. There is no robust scientific evidence or clinical research supporting the use of praying mantis or its derivatives for treating dizziness. The connection to dizziness in TCM is largely theoretical or based on historical precedent rather than on modern pharmacological evidence. Thus, while the use of praying mantis for dizziness does have some basis in traditional practice, it is weak and not widely documented, and there are no scientific studies validating this application.

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