Evidence supporting the use of: Southern Tsangshu
For the health condition: Dizziness

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Synopsis

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

Southern Tsangshu refers to Atractylodes lancea, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used for centuries in East Asian medicine. Its use in treating dizziness is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dizziness is often attributed to "dampness" obstructing the middle burner (digestive system) and disrupting the flow of Qi (vital energy) to the head. Southern Tsangshu is classified as an herb that dispels dampness and strengthens the spleen, thereby helping to resolve internal dampness and restore balance. Classic TCM texts such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and later formularies have included Tsangshu in combinations aimed at alleviating dizziness, particularly when associated with symptoms like heaviness, fatigue, and digestive complaints.

While some modern phytochemical studies have identified compounds in Atractylodes lancea with anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects, there is limited direct clinical evidence supporting its efficacy for dizziness by Western medical standards. Most of the justification for its use in this context remains based on historical and theoretical frameworks of TCM rather than on rigorous scientific trials. Thus, the evidence supporting Southern Tsangshu’s use for dizziness is primarily traditional, with moderate consistency in historical records but little modern scientific substantiation.

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