Benign positional vertigo according to Chinese Medicine

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Vertigo > Benign positional vertigo

What is benign positional vertigo?

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear. It causes a sudden sensation that you're spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning. BPPV causes brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness. It is usually triggered by specific changes in your head's position (like when you turn in bed).

What causes benign positional vertigo according to TCM?

There is 1 pattern of disharmony in our database - Wind-Phlegm - that is associated with benign positional vertigo. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as benign positional vertigo here.

For more details on "Wind-Phlegm" and underlying causes behind benign positional vertigo, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for benign positional vertigo

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Individual herbs used in TCM for benign positional vertigo

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for benign positional vertigo

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with benign positional vertigo

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