Evidence supporting the use of: White Peony
For the health condition: Dizziness
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) has a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Bai Shao." It is commonly included in herbal formulations intended to "nourish the blood," "calm the liver," and address symptoms categorized as "dizziness" or "vertigo" due to blood deficiency or liver yang rising. The traditional rationale is that dizziness can be a result of weakened blood or internal wind, and White Peony is thought to replenish blood and anchor yang, thus alleviating dizziness.
There is some limited modern research on White Peony's effects, mainly focusing on its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and neuroprotective properties, but these studies generally do not target dizziness specifically. Clinical trials evaluating White Peony for dizziness are sparse, and most evidence derives from its inclusion in multi-herb formulas rather than as a single agent. Thus, while there is strong traditional precedent for its use in this context, scientific validation is minimal. The rating of 2 reflects the presence of observational and historical evidence without significant modern clinical support.
Other ingredients used for Dizziness
bamboobasil
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 White Peony
Abdominal PainAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Bruises (healing)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Colds (general)
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Energy (lack of)
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion
Inflammation
Insomnia
Irritability
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Jaundice (adults)