Saturday 20 December 2014

Home Remedies For Vertigo

Vertigo is a sort of dizziness characterized by a sensation that you or your environment are moving, spinning, falling or tilting although there is no actual movement. It may be accompanied by other symptoms like nausea, vomiting, loss of balance, tinnitus, temporary hearing loss or a feeling of fullness in the ear.Consult your doctor before trying these remedies as individual cases may vary.


There are three home remedies for vertigo, in order of effectiveness.

1. Coriander Seeds
Coriander seeds is a popular Ayurvedic remedy for vertigo.


  • Soak one teaspoon each of coriander seeds and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder in a cup of water.
  • Set it aside overnight.
  • Strain and drink this solution the next morning. To improve its taste, you may add a little sugar or honey.
  • Repeat daily for a few days.


2. Cardamom
Cardamom has a soothing smell and health properties similar to that of ginger, thus helping in the natural treatment of vertigo. Plus, the massaging action used in this remedy will help alleviate the problem.

  • Slightly heat two teaspoons of sesame oil.
  • Mix in one-half teaspoon each of powdered cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Gently massage your head with this oil and leave it on for a few hours.
  • Do this several times a week for a few 


3. Almonds
Another Ayurvedic remedy prepared by a combination of almonds, pumpkin seeds, wheat and poppy seeds may also help reduce dizziness and vertigo.


  • Soak seven or eight almonds, seven or eight pumpkin seeds, three tablespoons of wheat and one teaspoon of poppy seeds (also known as khuskhus) in water overnight.
  • The next morning, peel the almonds and grind them along with the other soaked ingredients to make a fine paste.




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