Gastrodia Elata for Vertigo Treatment
Modern medical research confirms that traditional Chinese medicine Gastrodia elata has sedative effects, lowers blood pressure, increases coronary blood flow, promotes cerebral circulation, reduces cerebral vascular resistance, enhances hypoxia tolerance, and protects against myocardial ischemia. Gastrodia elata particularly shows excellent efficacy for vertigo caused by various reasons and also demonstrates good results in treating hypertension and neurasthenia common in elderly people. Common home remedies and prescriptions include:
1. Powder intake: Grind Gastrodia elata into fine powder or purchase pre-made Gastrodia powder from a pharmacy. Take 2g per time, twice daily.
2. Decoction: Use 6–9g of Gastrodia elata, add one large bowl of water, simmer gently until reduced to half a bowl. Second decoction can add half a large bowl of water, simmer gently until reduced to half a bowl. Drink twice daily.
For headache and vertigo: Use 15g Gastrodia elata and one young hen (female). Clean thoroughly. Place Gastrodia inside the hen’s cavity, steam or stew for two hours. Eat meat and drink soup.<vertigo>