Herbal Cures for Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing certain types of sounds that are not actually present. Commonly, people report hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing and roaring sounds. These sounds may persist or come and go. This condition is caused by damage to the inner ear. The inner ear contains many tiny hair-like cells called cilia, which help translate sound. Loud noise or toxicity from another condition can easily damage the cilia because these things cause the release of free radicals. It is not a serious condition and there are natural ways to help manage the symptoms.

Herbal Treatments

• Herbs and pharmaceutical agents are assigned suggested doses based on one of their most important pharmacological properties, therapeutic range. Therapeutic range is the smallest dose that provides any medicinal benefit to the largest dose that is safe for consumption. Herbs are generally nontoxic and serious complications or overdose is unlikely. Stick to suggested amounts as taking more is not likely to produce additional benefit and can potentially cause negative side effects.

  Cordyceps reduces fluid accumulation in the ear. It is recommended to take 25 milligram tablets four times a day. Gingko stops free radical damage. A person with tinnitus should take 240 milligrams in a single dose once a day.

  There are two traditional Chinese formulas that can help with the condition. Gentiana Longdancao and Six Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia both alleviate ringing in the ears.

Other Suggestions

• It is important to avoid alcohol because it increases blood flow to the inner ear, making symptoms worse. Caffeine and nicotine can also aggravate the condition. A person should try his best to manage stress as this can also make tinnitus worse.