TINNITUS HERBAL TREATMENTS 

There are a number of herbs that have been identified as tinnitus herbal treatments.  They have been proven effective in managing the intensity and severity of the tinnitus.  Herbal treatments are often preferred as options on any type of disease because they are cheaper and have less or no side effects at all.  These treatments can be very helpful in dealing with annoying ringing ear problems.

The most famous among the tinnitus herbal treatments is the ginkgo biloba.  It is said to be very useful in alleviating the suffering of the patient with tinnitus.  Ginkgo though, is not a hundred percent effective in all cases of tinnitus like all the other tinnitus treatments.  It is a case to case basis. 

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But since it has no side effects plus it is beneficial since it is said to bring good memory to the person who takes it, ginkgo must be considered as the first option for herbal treatment.  It also increases the flow of blood to the brain.  The recommended dose of ginkgo is 40mg of the dried herb or 120 milligrams of the extract three times a day.  Gingko also works slowly and effects are seen only after several weeks or months.  Aside from tinnitus, ginkgo is also used to treat vertigo, poor circulation and vertigo. 

Sesame seeds have been recommended by the Chinese herbalist as treatment for tinnitus, dizziness and blurred vision.  Sesame seeds can be added on foods like tahini which is a peanut butter like spread made of sesame seeds.

Black cohosh though still has sketchy evidence as a useful treatment for tinnitus.  Three milliliters of the tincture or two capsules of the crushed root is the recommended dosage.  It is highly recommended by herbalist to be taken in combination with ginkgo to show better results.

Goldenseal may also help other cases of tinnitus but it is not recommended for pregnant women.  A one is to one proportion of goldenseal and black cohosh is what herbalist recommends. 

Lesser periwinkle which is also known as vinca minor contains the compound vincamine.  Vincamine extracts are widely used in Germany to aid in alleviating Menieres disease and tinnitus.  The recommended dose is 20 milligrams of the dried herb 3x a day.  Overdose of this herb can bring hypotension.  It is recommended to take this herb under the supervision of a professional since cases of toxicity have also been reported. In such cases gastrointestinal emptying is done to treat the toxicity.

Spinach which is high in zinc is also good for treatment since deficiency in zinc has been linked with tinnitus and other types of hearing loss.  Other sources of zinc are papaya, brussels, cucumber, sprouts, string beans, cowpeas, endive, asparagus and prunes.

Other herbs used for tinnitus herbal treatments are sunflower seeds, castor oil, fenugreek seed tea, passion flower, onion juice, ramson juice, mistletoe tea, horsetail and plantain.  Aspirin like herbs must also be avoided like the meadowsweet , wintergreen and willow bark.  Herbs that are also suspected to have aggravated tinnitus are black haw, cinchona, and the uva ursi.