Herbal Treatments For Vertigo

Vertigo is a form of dizziness joined with feelings of spinning or moving. It is often caused by problems in your inner ear, according to a 2005 article in "American Family Physician." The University of Maryland Medical Center elaborates that vertigo can be caused by motion sickness, as well. A number of herbal treatments might alleviate the symptoms of vertigo. However, it is important to speak with your doctor if you experience vertigo, as it might have underlying causes.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is one herbal treatment found to ease symptoms of vertigo and is commonly accepted for this purpose. Therese Zink, M.D., M.P.H. and Jodi Chaffin, R.PH., in a 1998 article in "American Family Physician," noted that ginkgo biloba has "favorable" results for vertigo with no known side effects, although they noted there could be a problem if you take aspirin or NSAIDS the same time you are taking ginkgo.

Ginger

Ginger is commonly used to alleviate nausea and dizziness, which are symptoms of vertigo. According to MedlinePlus, the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database gives ginger the "possibly effective" rating for dizziness with related nausea and nausea in people after surgery or from morning sickness, although it notes there is not enough evidence to back up the claim that ginger helps nausea associated with motion sickness. Victoria Zak, in "20,000 Secrets of Tea," says that drinking ginger tea before travel can ease the nausea and motion sickness.

Peppermint

Peppermint can help to alleviate symptoms of motion sickness, which could lead to vertigo, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. UMMC recommends using a peppermint extract, a peppermint tablet or peppermint tea to relieve your symptoms. Zak notes that peppermint affects nerve endings in your stomach to help you avoid symptoms of vertigo.