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

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Synopsis

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

Siler (also known as Fang Feng, or Saposhnikovia divaricata) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb commonly used in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating conditions such as headache, body aches, and symptoms associated with wind-cold or wind-heat invasion. Its use for dizziness is based on its historical role in expelling "wind" and alleviating symptoms that, in TCM theory, may overlap with dizziness, such as vertigo or imbalance caused by pathogenic wind.

While there are ancient texts and TCM formularies (such as the Shennong Bencao Jing) that list Siler as an ingredient in formulas for symptoms including dizziness or vertigo, these uses are rooted in traditional practice and theoretical frameworks unique to TCM. There is minimal direct scientific evidence from modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically supporting the efficacy of Siler for dizziness. Most modern research on Siler focuses on its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects rather than any direct action against vertigo or dizziness. Thus, its use for dizziness is justified by historical tradition and TCM theory, but not strongly supported by scientific studies.

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