Herbs for ringing in ears

Introduction

Tinnitus is a medical condition in which a person experiences constant noise in the audiotory canal of the ear. Many patients who suffer from tinnitus suffer hearing loss as well, and a certain psychological disorders such as sleep deprivation, anxiety and depression are also quite common. Tinnitus is usually caused by sustained damage to the nerves found in the tiny hears of the inner ear.

The damage gets triggered by excessive repeated exposure to loud and harsh noises. Other causes of tinnitus include ear infections, beeswax obstructions, alcohol induced physiological problems, side effects of various medications and an impaired blood circulatory system. Sometimes the problem cannot be strictly localized to the ear because some studies show that it can also be affiliated with certain dysfunctions of certain nerves in the brain.

Herbal Supplements

Those who suffer from chronic forms of tinnitus usually cannot be treated by allopathic medicine and need to use herbal supplements and nutrients in order to obtain an effective treatment. Most benefits of the herbal supplements take effect after long periods of regular use but some may be efficient in just a few months.

All herbal supplements are completely safe even when combined and they pose no risk of any harmful chemical conflicts. Gingko biloba is one of the most efficient herbal supplements for the treatment of tinnitus caused by an impaired brain nerve circuitry and it also dilates the blood vessels and improves the blood circulation in the nerves when taken with the B-vitamin inositol hexaniacinate. Vitamin B6 greatly improves the health and the proper functioning of the nerve tissue of the inner ear area, while vitamin B12 is a an essential fatty substance which is very beneficial in forming the nerve protecting sheath and enabling electrical conduction of the impulses along the nerves. It is recommended to take folic acid as well because it precludes the occurrence of other vitamin B deficiencies.

If one feels no improvement after taking the aforementioned health supplements after three months the treatment should be stopped immediately. Magnesium is very important for the proper functioning of auditory faculties and blood circulation. Zinc deficiency can also contribute to the tinnitus problem since it is very important for the proper functioning of the inner ear and it is most noticeable in persons who suffer from hearing loss due to the aging process. Copper supplements must always be taken in combination with zinc supplements. Other efficient herbal supplements include passion flower, ramson, horsetail herb, mistletoe and plantain and all of them can be used in different forms.