subject: Relieve Tinnitus With Natural Treatment - Tinnitus Herbal Remedies [print this page] There are quite a number of herbal treatments for tinnitus. Some of the herbs are long known for their remedial properties, some are rich in vitamins and minerals (the B vitamins are especially important for ear health).
While herbal remedies are widely used for tinnitus these days, they don't address the exact causes of ringing ears. Using herbs for tinnitus may offer significant relief to ringing ears when used together with other forms of tinnitus treatment. Tinnitus herbal remedies should not be your only form of treatment.
But if you're interested to know which herbs are useful for tinnitus, below are some of the more popular herbs used to relieve tinnitus.
1. Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is well known for its ability to support good memory function and improve blood circulation. Most likely this is the reason why this herb is said to help relieve ringing ears. A more detailed explanation is that ginkgo helps to clear away congestion in the circulation around the ear region, and therefore alleviate ringing ears.
Be cautious though, as Ginkgo biloba should not be used simultaneously with medications that are used to prevent blood clot formation (ie blood thinners).
2. Black cohosh
Black cohosh has been conventionally used as a natural remedy for obstetric and gynecological problems in women, but it also offers beneficial effects for other health problems. Black cohosh is employed as a natural tinnitus remedy for ringing ears because it's known to improve blood circulation to the brain.
Black cohosh also functions as a natural sedative, so it helps to calm down the nerves and reduce stress, a factor that can make tinnitus get worse.
3. Rosemary
Rosemary is especially used as a tinnitus herbal remedy when the main cause of tinnitus is hypertension (high blood pressure). Rosemary has blood vessel strengthening and dilating properties, and thus helps the inner ear as well as other body systems to function better.
4. Other tinnitus herbal remedies
Other herbs that are known to confer some tinnitus relieving properties include mullein and avena sativa. Mullein is a mild diuretic, which is good for tinnitus, while avena sativa (also known as wild oats) lowers the cholesterol level in the body to improve blood circulation.
