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Say goodbye to tinnitus with these 2 Chinese remedies

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Say goodbye to tinnitus with these 2 Chinese remedies
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In the UK, it is reported that 35-45% of adults have experienced tinnitus of some type. Tinnitus is characterised by a ringing sound in one or both ears, which does not come from external sources. No classical medical treatments are known to be effective for making tinnitus definitively disappear. However, traditional Chinese medicines have been shown to work, with their focus on various energies. 

Possible causes and triggers for tinnitus

Allopathic medicine (traditional medical treatments that fight illnesses with medications for various pathologies) has no sure answers about the causes and triggers for tinnitus. Several hypotheses have been put forward:

  • a structural fault in the inner ear
  • inexplicable blood vessel anomalies
  • sound trauma
  • ageing of the ears
  • or an environment in which the person is overly exposed to aggressive noises

The origins of tinnitus according to Chinese medicine

According to traditional Chinese medicine, tinnitus is related to two main energy sources: the kidneys and the liver.

Kidney problems

In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are linked to the ears, meaning that if there is a problem with energy flow in the kidneys, it will can cause auditory problems or vertigo. In general, this type of tinnitus is manifested by severe ringing or hissing in the ears. It can be accompanied by:

  • generalised fatigue
  • feeling cold
  • night sweating
  • memory loss
  • lower back pain
  • weakness in the knees
  • poor concentration

According to traditional Chinese medicine, tinnitus gets worse in the case of intellectual or physical overload or in the case of severe anxiety. 

Liver problems

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the gall bladder meridien, linked to the liver in terms of energy flow, is situated above the ear. Given that the liver filters the blood in the blood vessels, if there are problems in the liver, it can lead to acute tinnitus, accompanied by vertigo and pulsating in the ears. These symptoms can be accompanied by:

  • irritability
  • depression
  • night wakenings
  • eye pressure
  • high blood pressure
  • loss of libido
  • headaches

When the liver is affected, it may mean that the tinnitus is linked to dietary excesses or even anger or vexation.

How to naturally treat tinnitus with Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine proposes two formulae for naturally reducing or eliminating tinnitus. It takes 3 to 4 months for treatment to work on the relevant organs and optimise their energy.

Er long

Made up of around ten plants, Er long is generally prescribed in the case of deafness and ringing in the ears, as well as for treating other symptoms linked to tinnitus such as red eyes and dry mouth.

Ban xia

Ban xia is the root of the pinellia or “crow dipper”. This plant works on the spleen, the pancreas, the stomach and the lungs, but be aware that the pinellia tubercle (ban xia) is toxic in its natural state, and you are better to buy it ready made. 

Ban xia is one of the most commonly used natural remedies in traditional Chinese medicine, because it is effective for treating nausea and vomiting, coughs, flus and respiratory infections. Furthermore, Ban xia regulates the functioning of the liver and the spleen, which is why it works for improving tinnitus. It is also an effective treatment for fighting against the appearance of nodules.

Can we definitively get rid of tinnitus?

For increased efficacy when fighting tinnitus, you can combine these two Chinese treatments (er long and ban xia). You can find these plant based active ingredients in the form of gel capsules which mix the two types of treatments (e.g. Acoumen).

Among the main plants used to create these natural treatments, we find jujube, wolfiporia extensa, oriental yam, plantain, acorus and licorice, selected for their energy-related properties rather than their active ingredients.

Generally, you should take 2 capsules at midday and in the evening for 3 to 4 months, but it is better to ask the advice of your doctor, naturopath or qualified practitioner in Chinese medicine. During the course of treatment, you may notice a period of exacerbation followed by a reduction in symptoms between the 20th and 45th day of treatment. This phenomenon is almost unavoidable and shows that the treatment is working.

This remedy does not have any side effects but it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for people who suffer from haemorrhages or for young children (ask the advice of a doctor). 

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