Introducing a herbal medicine that suits you if you have severe dizziness. Chinese herbal medicine that matches the cause and symptoms

Are you suffering from dizziness? There are various causes of dizziness, and there are cases where there are abnormalities in the ears and brain, and there are also cases where it develops due to unexpected causes such as stress and coldness. Also, since the way people feel dizziness can change depending on their constitution and climate, it is difficult to identify the cause, and many people are worried that it will not be cured. This time, we will introduce the symptoms and causes of dizziness, and Chinese medicine that matches the symptoms. If you are suffering from dizziness, please refer to it.

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• Dizziness causes and symptoms
• Recommended herbal medicine for each type of dizziness
• Introducing a service that allows you to consult about herbal medicine online

Vertigo

Vertigo is a condition in which the body loses its balance. Subjective symptoms of dizziness include spinning dizziness (feeling of spinning), dizzy feeling of dizziness (feeling of shaking left and right), fluffy dizziness (feeling of floating up and down), dizziness of dizziness (the front of the eyes becomes dark), and movement. dizziness, etc. It can occur suddenly without warning and may be accompanied by nausea and ringing in the ears. Meniere's disease, high blood pressure, cerebrovascular disease, etc. may appear as dizziness.

What Causes Dizziness?

Dizziness can have many different causes. Disturbance of life rhythm is the most important factor, but anemia, autonomic imbalance, and high blood pressure can also cause dizziness . If you want to know the cause of dizziness, or if the symptoms are painful and you want to treat it with Chinese medicine, let's see a medical institution.

Dizziness from stress

If nausea accompanies dizziness, it may be stress-induced dizziness. A little stress may be a daily occurrence for busy modern people. However, when stress is excessive, the autonomic nervous system is disturbed, digestive function is impaired, inner ear function is abnormal, and dizziness and nausea are likely to occur . The semicircular canals, which are important for maintaining body balance, are said to be particularly vulnerable to stress. Meniere's disease, which is representative of spinning dizziness, tends to occur in people with excessive stress and lack of sleep.

lack of blood

Dizziness can also occur when there is a lack of blood, so-called anemia. A decrease in hemoglobin in red blood cells interferes with their role in carrying oxygen throughout the body. Shortness of breath and palpitations appear because the heart works harder than usual to compensate for this. As the anemia worsens, symptoms such as pale complexion, swollen legs, and dizziness appear . Women, in particular, often develop anemia without realizing it, due to their monthly menstruation.

Dizziness due to aging or menopause

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common cause of dizziness after aging or after menopause . Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs when otoliths detach from the vestibular otolith apparatus in the ear due to some kind of impact and enter the semicircular canals. It is characterized by dizziness that occurs temporarily when the position of the head is changed, and usually resolves spontaneously in 2 to 3 weeks, but symptoms may last longer in the elderly1). It often causes dizziness like spinning or dizziness from side to side.

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Dizziness due to sensitivity to cold

In the world of Kampo medicine, a cold body is a state of stagnant water. The main cause of dizziness is said to be water retention, and sensitivity to cold and dizziness are closely related. Dizziness caused by water retention may be accompanied by symptoms such as swelling and dullness of the head in addition to dizziness . Also, when your resistance is lowered due to illness or stress, your metabolism slows down and your body cools down. Continuing to keep the same posture at a computer etc. may also cause dizziness from cold.

What is the recommended herbal medicine for the symptoms and causes?

Here are some effective Chinese herbal remedies. Dizziness may appear to have similar symptoms, but the herbal medicines used are completely different depending on the cause and each person's constitution. Here are some commonly used Chinese herbal remedies and what symptoms they are effective against .

Takushato is effective for any kind of dizziness.

The term “Tenjo Guru Guru Sawaso” is sometimes used when treating dizziness. Sawasoyu is the first choice for dizziness and is also used for vertigo and lightheadedness . Although the details of how Tawasoto works for dizziness are unknown, it is believed that its diuretic effect regulates the water balance in the ear2). It is often used for nausea and tinnitus vertigo. It is also effective for dizziness that does not go away even when lying down and resting.

Rokumi Jiougan for stress

Rokumijiogan is recommended for dizziness caused by deterioration of brain metabolism, nutrition, circulation, etc. due to aging, stress, and unhealthy lifestyle . It nourishes the "kidneys" that store vitality and enhances the weakened vitality. Rokumijiogan may also be used to treat male menopause. Male menopause is primarily caused by a decrease in male hormones. It is said that the renal function of rokumijiogan works to recover from fatigue and maintain male hormones.

Toki shakuyakusan for blood deficiency

Toki shakuyakusan is effective for dizziness caused by lack of blood . It is marketed as an extract by many companies such as Tsumura and Kracie, and the number is 23. Tokishakuyakusan consists of 6 types of herbal medicines such as toki and shakuyaku, and supplements the "blood" that women tend to lack. If you tend to have delayed menstruation, are sensitive to cold, or have symptoms such as anemia, you may have a lack of blood. Supplementing blood with toki shakuyakusan is thought to improve anemia and sensitivity to cold, and is effective for dizziness caused by lack of blood.

Ryoukeijutsukanto for menopause

Dizziness can be one of the symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes and sweating are generally considered to be symptoms of menopause, but dizziness is also a symptom that many people suffer from menopause. Ryokeijutsukanto is effective for dizziness caused by menopause . This herbal medicine is numbered 39 and is used for dizziness, lightheadedness, and dizziness in people with relatively weak physical strength. Tokishakuyakusan, one of the three major gynecological prescriptions, is also sometimes prescribed for headache, stiff shoulders, and dizziness during menopause3).

Goreisan and Shinbuto for coldness

Dizziness caused by sensitivity to cold occurs when the body's "water" is stagnant. Therefore, for dizziness caused by coldness, Chinese herbal medicines are used to excrete excess water from the body as sweat and urine . Goreisan is a typical diuretic, and is used for dizziness caused by coldness and dizziness caused by weather changes. The number is 17. Shinbuto is a medicine that improves water retention, and is also used for dizziness, swelling, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Number 30 is effective for dizziness with a feeling of floating.

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Vertigo has a variety of symptoms and causes, and can be affected by physical constitution and weather changes, making it difficult to identify the cause. Therefore, it may be dangerous to easily judge that "it must be menopause" or "stress must be the cause". If dizziness is severe and interferes with your daily life, don't put up with it and see a specialist . In addition, there is a service called "Kampo by canvas," which is supervised by a doctor and a pharmacist introduces herbal medicines that suit the physical constitution and symptoms. Here, you can receive a medical interview for free, and you can also purchase the Kampo medicines introduced on a regular basis.

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summary

Many of the causes of dizziness are said to be disturbances in daily life. Stress, coldness, anemia, etc. can be expected to improve by reviewing your usual eating habits and ensuring adequate rest such as sleep. However, if the dizziness does not go away easily, there is a possibility that the autonomic nerves are greatly disturbed or that other major diseases are hidden. It is necessary to see a specialist once to check for any abnormalities in the ears, brain, heart, etc. If the cause is unknown, it is important to improve the constitution while using different herbal medicines.

References

1) Fumiyuki Goto, “Let’s cure dizziness and dizziness due to aging by ourselves! Explanation of causes and introduction of treatment methods that you can do yourself”, Kyorin Medical Association, Vol. 49, No. 4, 2018 https://www.jstage .jst.go.jp/article/kyorinmed/49/4/49_291/_pdf

2) Tetsuro Oikawa et al., ``Three cases of dizziness in which Takushito was effective,'' Nitto Nisshi, Vol.61, No.3, 2010 https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/kampomed/ 61/3/61_3_331/_pdf/-char/ja

3) Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice Guidelines – Gynecology Outpatient Edition 2020”, 2020 https://www.jsog.or.jp/activity/pdf/gl_fujinka_2020.pdf