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Tinnitus Herb - Herbal Tinnitus
Remedy
Tinnitus Herb Treatments that affect the inner ear and tinnitus symptoms - by Michael D. Seidman. M.D., F.A.C.S. Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Co-Chair of the Complementary /Alternative Initiative, Medical Director-Tinnitus Center, Henry Ford Health System, Bloomfield,
MI
Do Herbs Work to Cure Tinnitus;
For more than two thousand years, herbs have been employed in the treatment of medical conditions. Combinations of Chinese herbs, exotic fruits, plant roots and seed oils have been effective in the treatment of many medical disorders. What most of these tinnitus herb treatment regimens lack is solid medical evidence derived from
double -blind research studies. This form of experiment would legitimize the use of these non-conventional tinnitus herb treatments. However, to the patient whose conventional tinitis treatments have met with failure, anecdotal stories of effective tinnitus herb treatments are often proof enough to justify the use of an alternative intervention.
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Arches Tinnitus Relief Formula™ Nationally recognized tinnitus authority, Michael Seidman, MD, FACS, tells his patients to take Arches tinnitus herb remedy -Tinnitus Relief Formula™ for 100 days. Arches Tinnitus Relief Formula™ has helped thousands lower the sounds caused by Tinnitus and Meniere's disease. Now you can reduce the noise and anxiety due to tinnitus - proven effective in clinical studies. I encourage you to keep your doctor advised about your use of tinnitus herb treatments and to heed your doctor's advice should he or she offer it. Remember that tinnitus herbs can act on the body's systems (which is why we take them!), and that they can interact with other herbs and with other drugs.
Ginkgo Biloba as a tinnitus herb
Ginkgo biloba leaves have been used therapeutically as chinese herbs tinnitus for centuries by the Chinese for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis. Ginkgo biloba was believed at one time to have magical powers. Today, many feel that ginkgo has a legitimate medicinal role as a tinnitus herb. The active ingredient has been isolated as EGB 761 and there have been many studies related to the effectiveness with a variety of medical disorders, including as a tinnitus herb. It has been shown to increase circulation throughout the body. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of ginkgo on relieving leg cramping, decreased circulation to the brain and symptoms of tinnitus. Typical dosages range from 120-160 mg per day, divided equally at mealtimes. In Western countries, a standardized 50:1 concentrate of 24% ginkgoflavonoids is used, either in liquid or capsule form. Many studies showed that between 30-70% of subjects had reduced symptoms over a 6-12 week period. No serious side effects were observed for either group.
In terms of tinnitus, and use as a tinnitus herb, a study by Hobbs in 1986 proved the statistical significance of the effectiveness of tinnitus treatment with ginkgo extract as a tinnitus herb: the ringing completely disappeared in 35% of the patients tested, with a distinct improvement in 70 days. Similarly, when 350 patients with hearing loss and tinnitus due to advanced age were treated with ginkgo extract tinnitus herb, the success rate for improved hearing and in many cases improved tinnitus, was 82%.
Opinions differ as to the efficacy of this tinnitus herb remedy. While some people with tinnitus swear by Ginkgo biloba, others claim that is has no effect on their symptoms. We had hoped that the question of the true value of this tinnitus herb agent would be answered conclusively when the results of the first large-scale double-blind randomized ginkgo study were published. (One thousand tinnitus patients participated in this study at Birmingham University in the U.K.) But the tinnitus herb results were not decisive. Despite the inconclusive outcome of the study, many people with tinnitus believe that ginkgo tinnitus herb improves their symptoms and will likely continue to use it. Published studies have shown that 120 to 240 mg a day of pharmaceutical-grade ginkgo extract can alleviate tinnitus. The most recent human study showed that, in patients suffering from reduced blood supply to the brain, ginkgo extract produced a significant improvement in symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, headache and forgetfulness. The German Commission E, considered an authoritative reference on the medicinal use of herbs, rates ginkgo as "positive" and recommends 240 mg twice per day for tinnitus and vertigo.
One of the appealing aspects of Ginkgo biloba as a potential tinnitus herb has been the fact that it is relatively inexpensive and has very few side effects, such as increased risk for nose bleeds. However, there was one report of a woman who, after using ginkgo for two years, developed a hemorrhage in the brain. When she discontinued taking ginkgo, the bleeding subsided. It was not possible to prove if ginkgo was the cause. It is generally advised to not take ginkgo with other blood thinning medications like coumadin or heparin. Some also advocate care when mixing aspirin with ginkgo, although the likelihood of problems is low. All tinnitus herb preparations are not the same. It is clear that some of the less expensive brands of ginkgo tinnitus herb are less effective and produce more gastrointestinal upset. When patients who were taking the less expensive brands changed to more respected brands, their gastrointestinal side effects improved and their response was typically better.
Black Cohosh
The popular herb, black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), has an extensive history of safe use by Native Americans who revered it as a remedy for a host of common ailments including fatigue, neuralgia, rheumatism, sore throat, asthma, bronchial spasms, bronchitis and whooping cough.6,7 Black Cohosh has been used for centuries by women to stimulate menstrual flow, ease the strains of childbirth and confer relief from pre-menstrual syndrome and menopause. With its mildly sedative and relaxing effect, black Cohosh is used also as a tinnitus herb to treat anxiety, nervousness and chronic tinnitus. Some patients have reported improvement in their tinnitus while using this tinnitus herb preparation. There are few known health concerns regarding black Cohosh, but consuming large amounts (5 grams per day) is known to cause dizziness, vomiting, lowered blood pressure and limb pain. Black Cohosh has traditionally been used to calm the nervous system. It is theorized that it might improve cerebral blood flow, providing relief as a tinnitus herb in some tinnitus patients. The recommended dosage of black Cohosh for tinnitus to 20 to 40 mg per day in liquid or powder form.
Ligustrum
Ligustrum (Ligustrum lucidum) has been advocated by traditional herbalists as a tinnitus herbfor the management of tinnitus. Classically, it is considered a powerful liver and kidney protectant and supports adrenal function. Additional teachings suggest that it can be used for premature graying, back pain, dizziness and tinnitus. The recommended dosage as a tinnitus herb is 400 mg three times per day. There are no known side effects with the used of this herb in the specified dosage.
Mullein
Mullein (Verbascum densiflorum) has a long history in herbal medicine. Its botanical family name, Scrophulariaceae, is derived from scrofula, an old term for chronically swollen lymph glands, later identified as a form of tuberculosis. Early on, this herb gained reputation as a respiratory remedy. Physicians from India to England touted it as a treatment for coughs and chest congestion, earaches and tinnitus as a tinnitus herb. There has been little real research on mullein itself and even less study into its treatment as a tinnitus herb. However, some patients with severe tinnitus claim that it is very valuable as a tinnitus herb. Mullein seems to have a slight diuretic effect and may alleviate inflammation thereby stabilizing the nervous system. The dosage reported to provide relief from tinnitus as a tinnitus herb is 3 to 4 grams per day. There have been no reports of mullein causing adverse side effects, except for mild irritation of the skin when in contact with the living plant.7 (This herb is also available as a tea.)
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