Botanical compositions and methods of use

Abstract

The present invention relates to a botanical composition for the treatment of vertigo and / or dizziness, comprising the rhizome of Alisma orientale; the root of Atractylodes macrocephala; the pericarp of Citri reticulatae; the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride; and the leaves of Folium nelumbinis. The dizziness and / or dizziness in question is understood to mean dizziness and / or dizziness caused by gastric moisture or dampness. The present invention also relates to treating dizziness and / or dizziness by administering the botanical composition to a patient in need of such treatment.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to herbal medicine compositions and methods of use thereof, and in particular to the use of said compositions in the treatment of vertigo and / or dizziness.

[0002] The present invention has been developed primarily for use in the treatment of dizziness and / or unsteadiness, and will be described hereinafter with reference to this use, although it will be understood that the invention is not limited to this particular field of application. [Background technology]

[0003] Common causes of dizziness include, but are not limited to, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, head and neck trauma, infections, medications, Meniere's disease, and migraines. A person suffering from dizziness typically experiences attacks of intense spinning or swaying sensations that are uncomfortable and unsettling. Meanwhile, a person suffering from lightheadedness typically experiences lightheadedness, loss of balance, and / or a feeling of dizziness. Known causes of lightheadedness include, but are not limited to, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, circulatory disorders, infections, motion sickness, and a sudden drop in blood pressure.

[0004] Known treatments for dizziness and lightheadedness include antibiotics, antihistamines, antiemetics, beta-blockers, fluids, pain receptor blockers, analgesics, and rest. However, these treatments fail to relieve dizziness and lightheadedness in many patients with these conditions.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to provide botanical compositions and methods of use that may overcome at least some of the shortcomings of the prior art or at least provide an alternative.

[0006] It should be understood that where reference is made herein to any information relating to prior art, such reference is not an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art in Australia or anywhere else. Summary of the Invention

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a botanical composition for treating dizziness and / or lightheadedness, comprising the rhizome of Alisma orientale, the root of Atractylodes macrocephala, the pericarpium of Citri reticulatae, the pericarpium of Citri reticulatae viride, and Folium nelumbinis. The dizziness and / or lightheadedness in question is understood to mean dizziness and / or lightheadedness caused by water or dampness in the stomach.

[0008] In one embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 50-60% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

[0009] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 52-58% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

[0010] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 56.82% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

[0011] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 17-25% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0012] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 19-23% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0013] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 22.73% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0014] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0015] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0016] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 6.82% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0017] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0018] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0019] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 6.82% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0020] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may contain 4-8% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

[0021] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may contain 6-7% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

[0022] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 6.82% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

[0023] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

[0024] In another aspect, there is provided a method for treating dizziness, comprising providing a patient suffering from dizziness and administering to the patient one or more doses of a botanical composition comprising: Alisma orientale rhizome; Atractylodes macrocephala root; Citri reticulatae pericarp; Citri reticulatae viride pericarp; and Folium nelumbinis. Dizziness of interest is understood to mean dizziness caused by stomach moisture or dampness.

[0025] In one embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

[0026] In another embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis. In another embodiment, the one or more doses may be administered at intervals of about 4 hours.

[0027] In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for treating lightheadedness, comprising providing a patient suffering from lightheadedness and administering to the patient one or more doses of a botanical composition comprising: Alisma orientale rhizome; Atractylodes macrocephala root; Citri reticulatae pericarp; Citri reticulatae viride pericarp; and Folium nelumbinis. Lightheadedness in this invention is understood to mean lightheadedness caused by stomach moisture or dampness.

[0028] In one embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

[0029] In one embodiment, the botanical composition may comprise, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

[0030] In one embodiment, the one or more doses may be administered at intervals of about 4 hours.

[0031] The present invention may be said to generally include the parts, elements, and features referred to or suggested in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and in any and all combinations of any two or more of such parts, elements, or features, and where reference is made herein to a particular integer that has a known equivalent in the art to which the invention pertains, such known equivalent is incorporated herein as if set forth individually.

[0032] Numerous structural modifications and various embodiments and applications of the present invention will occur to those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the appended claims. The disclosures and descriptions herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to be in any sense limiting.

[0033] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0034] Notwithstanding other forms which may fall within the scope of the invention, preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for treating dizziness according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method for treating unsteadiness according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0037] In the following description, the same or similar reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

[0038] Botanical Compositions In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises the rhizome of Alisma orientale, the root of Atractylodes macrocephala, the pericarp of Citri reticulatae, the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride, and Folium nelumbinis.

[0039] Those skilled in the art will understand that the term "rhizome of Alisma orientale" as used herein corresponds to the common name "Ze xie," the term "root of Atractylodes macrocephala" as used herein corresponds to the common name "Bai zhu," the term "pericarp of Citri reticulatae" as used herein corresponds to the common name "Chenpi" or "aged tangerine peel," the term "pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride" as used herein corresponds to the common name "Qingpi" or "green tangerine peel," and the term "Folium nelumbinis" as used herein corresponds to the common name "He ye" or "lotus leaf."

[0040] In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 50-60% by dry weight of the rhizomes of Alisma orientale.

[0041] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 52-58% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

[0042] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 56.82% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

[0043] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 17-25% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0044] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 19-23% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0045] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 22.73% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

[0046] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0047] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0048] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6.82% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

[0049] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0050] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0051] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6.82% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

[0052] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

[0053] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6-7% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

[0054] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 6.82% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

[0055] In another embodiment, the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

[0056] Example 1: Botanical Composition A single dose of the botanical composition contains an extract of the following ingredients: 14 g dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizome, 5.6 g dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 1.68 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 1.68 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 1.68 g dry weight of Folium nelumbinis. The essence of the ingredients is extracted by adding the ingredients to approximately 1 L of water and heating in the water to obtain a concentrated extract of the ingredients in a volume of approximately 300 mL. The extract is cooled to room temperature before use.

[0057] Example 2: Botanical Composition A single dose of the botanical composition contains an extract of the following ingredients: 21 g dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizome, 8.4 g dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.52 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 2.52 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 2.52 g dry weight of Folium nelumbinis. The ingredients are added to approximately 1 L of water and heated in water to extract the essence of the ingredients, resulting in a concentrated extract of approximately 300 mL. The resulting extract is cooled to room temperature before use.

[0058] Example 3: Botanical Composition A single dose of the botanical composition contains an extract of the following ingredients: 84 g dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizome, 33.6 g dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 10.08 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 10.08 g dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 10.08 g dry weight of Folium nelumbinis. The ingredients are added to approximately 1 L of water and heated in water to extract the essence of the ingredients, resulting in a concentrated extract of approximately 300 mL. The resulting extract is cooled to room temperature before use.

[0059] As used herein, the term "dose" should be understood to mean the amount, by dry mass, administered to a person in need of the botanical medicine. Those skilled in the art will understand that the botanical medicine may be taken in any manner deemed appropriate by the prescribing physician. Alternatively, patients may choose to take the botanical medicine in the manner best suited to treating the associated symptoms they are experiencing.

[0060] Unit doses of the dry ingredients are typically provided as ready-to-prepare powders in individual packets, although it will be understood that unit doses of the botanical composition may also be provided as capsules, emulsions, gels, granules, liquids, lozenges, pastes, pills, tablets, tinctures, and other dosage forms known to those skilled in the art.

[0061] Methods for concentrating and / or drying component extracts will be known to those skilled in the art and may include boiling, convection drying, evaporation, freeze-drying / lyophilization, infrared drying, microwave vacuum drying, spray drying, etc.

[0062] How to treat dizziness In another embodiment (FIG. 1), a method for treating dizziness is generally indicated by the numeral 10. The method for treating dizziness (10) includes providing a patient suffering from dizziness (15) and administering to the patient one or more doses of a botanical composition (20) comprising Alisma orientale rhizome, Atractylodes macrocephala root, Citri reticulatae pericarp, Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and Folium nelumbinis.

[0063] As used herein, the term "vertigo" should be understood to mean the sensation or symptom experienced by a person suffering from vertigo that their environment, e.g., the room, is spinning around them.

[0064] In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

[0065] In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

[0066] In one embodiment, the one or more doses are administered at intervals of about 4 hours.

[0067] Treatment for lightheadedness In another embodiment (FIG. 2), a method for treating lightheadedness is generally indicated at 50. The method (50) comprises providing a patient suffering from lightheadedness (55) and administering to the patient (60) one or more doses of a botanical composition comprising Alisma orientale rhizome, Atractylodes macrocephala root, Citri reticulatae pericarp, Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and Folium nelumbinis.

[0068] The term "dizziness" as used herein should be understood to mean a range of sensations or symptoms experienced by a person suffering from dizziness, including loss of balance, fainting, lightheadedness, near-fainting, unsteadiness, weakness, and / or fatigue.

[0069] In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

[0070] In one embodiment, the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

[0071] In one embodiment, the one or more doses are administered about 4 hours apart. [Example]

[0072] [Example 1] A patient who woke up with severe dizziness, both when sitting and standing, and who had been prescribed medication for Meniere's disease but whose dizziness did not improve presented for treatment. The patient reported having irregular bowel movements and a good sleep pattern. A diagnosis of gastric qi deficiency with intragastric fluid retention was made. The patient was prescribed 15 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, and 5 g of the dried equivalent of Rhizoma Cyperi, to be taken twice daily for 3 days. During the patient interview prior to taking the prescribed dried equivalent, the patient complained of experiencing extreme and unsettling dizziness.

[0073] At follow-up, the patient complained of continued dizziness and inability to stand. The diagnosis of stomach qi deficiency with gastric water retention was still considered appropriate. The patient was prescribed 15 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, and the equivalent of the dried components of 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, to be taken four times daily for three days.

[0074] At follow-up, the patient reported a 20% reduction in the dizziness he was experiencing. The diagnosis of stomach qi deficiency with gastric water retention was still considered valid. The patient was prescribed 15 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken four times daily for six days. At follow-up, the patient reported a complete reduction in the dizziness he was experiencing.

[0075] [Example 2] A patient presented for treatment with morning dizziness upon rising, dizziness upon shaking his head, and occasional headaches associated with dizziness. The patient's tongue was pink with a thick, white coating. The patient's heart rate was 82 beats per minute, slightly elevated, and floating. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urine production, sleep patterns, and appetite. A diagnosis of deficiency syndrome with intragastric water retention and stomach qi deficiency was made. The patient was prescribed 15 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. At follow-up, after completing the prescribed course of the dry ingredient equivalent, the patient reported complete relief of lightheadedness.

[0076] [Example 3] A patient with 20 years of intermittent dizziness presented for treatment. On examination, the patient complained of dizziness and a productive cough when lying down. The patient also reported that the dizziness was worse upon waking in the morning. The patient also complained of a stuffy nose when lying down, a constant feeling of heaviness in the head, and motion sickness. The patient's tongue was pink with a thick, white coating. His appetite was normal, but his sleep pattern was poor. The patient's heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid. His stomach pulses were sunken, xuan, and long. A diagnosis of phlegm production due to stomach deficiency and water-dampness stagnation was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days.

[0077] At follow-up, the patient reported a 20% improvement in her dizziness, no longer had an unpleasant runny nose when lying down, and her sleep pattern had improved. She still reported a heavy feeling in her head. The patient's tongue was pink with a thick, white coating. Bowel movements and urine production were normal, but her sleep pattern was poor. The patient's heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and her stomach pulse was sunken, xuan, and long. Phlegm production due to stomach deficiency and water / dampness stagnation was still present. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. After completing the prescribed course, the patient reported that he no longer felt dizziness, the unpleasant phlegm production and heavy headaches had disappeared, and his sleep had improved significantly.

[0078] [Example 4] A patient with intermittent dizziness and difficulty falling asleep sought treatment. The patient reported a heavy feeling in the head and constant fatigue. The patient's tongue was pink with a white coating. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urine production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. A diagnosis of gastric retention was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 14 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief of dizziness.

[0079] [Example 5] A patient experiencing daily dizziness, typically before bedtime, and occasional nausea presented for treatment. The patient's tongue was pink with a white coating. A diagnosis of intragastric hydrops was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief of dizziness and nausea.

[0080] [Example 6] A patient with approximately 10 years of intermittent unsteadiness, frequent motion sickness, a heavy feeling in the head, and nasal congestion when lying down presented for treatment. The patient's tongue was pink with a white coating. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urinary production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. A diagnosis of gastric hydrops was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 14 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief of unsteadiness.

[0081] [Example 7] A patient with scalp sensitivity since giving birth to her daughter 14 years ago presented for treatment. She had experienced intermittent dizziness for approximately 10 years. On examination, the patient complained of mild dizziness, eye pain, and fatigue. The patient's tongue was pink with a white coating. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urine production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. The patient's heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and the stomach pulse was sunken, xuan, and long. The lung, kidney, and triple-burner pulses were also floating. A diagnosis of stagnant gastric fluid and stomach heat was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief of lightheadedness.

[0082] [Example 8] A patient presented for treatment with a general feeling of heaviness that worsened in the morning. The patient had a productive cough and complained of both motion and sea sickness, accompanied by occasional dizziness. The patient complained of sleep disturbances, frequently waking between 3 and 4 a.m. The patient's tongue was pink with a thick, white coating on the center. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urinary production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. The patient's heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and the deep gastric pulse was a sunken pulse, a xuan pulse, and a long pulse. A diagnosis of intragastric fluid was made. The patient was prescribed 15 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 5 g of Pinelliae Teratae peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days.

[0083] At follow-up, the patient reported that her headache had improved by approximately 20%, her cough with phlegm had disappeared, and she was sleeping better, although she still felt dizziness. Her tongue was pink with a white coating. She reported normal bowel movements, urinary production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. Her heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and her stomach pulse was sunken and deep, with a xuan pulse. A diagnosis of stomach deficiency and intragastric water retention and dampness was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. At follow-up, the patient reported no more dizziness or headaches and that her sleep had improved significantly.

[0084] [Example 9] A patient complaining of a blocked stomach presented for treatment. The patient reported dizziness, extreme fatigue, and frequent awakenings between 3 and 4 a.m. He also reported frequent seasickness and motion sickness. Furthermore, he reported nasal congestion while sleeping or lying down. He also reported occasional coughs with phlegm and a constant feeling of heaviness in his head. His tongue was pink with a white coating. He reported normal bowel movements, urinary production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. His heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and his deep stomach pulse was sunken, soft, and long. A diagnosis of stomach deficiency, intragastric water retention, and water-dampness was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 7 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief from dizziness and a feeling of fullness in the stomach.

[0085] [Example 10] A patient with intermittent lightheadedness, seasickness, and motion sickness sought treatment. The patient complained of abdominal distension and frequent bowel movements, often more than 10 times per day, accompanied by copious mucus production, after ingesting wheat-based foods. The patient also complained of coughing and mucus production. The patient reported being diagnosed with gluten intolerance. The patient's tongue was pink with a light yellow coating. The patient reported normal bowel movements, urinary production, and appetite, but a poor sleep pattern. The patient's heart rate was floating, weak, and somewhat rapid, and the gastric pulse was sunken, xuan, and long. A diagnosis of gastric deficiency, intragastric water retention, and mucus production was made. The patient was prescribed 20 g of Alisma orientale rhizome, 7.5 g of Atractylodes macrocephala root, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae peel, 2.5 g of Citri reticulatae viride peel, and the equivalent of 2.5 g of the dried ingredients of Folium nelumbinis, to be taken once daily for 14 days. At follow-up, the patient reported complete relief of bowel movements, i.e., diarrhea, after 7 days and complete relief of dizziness upon completion of the prescribed course.

[0086] For purposes of this specification, when method steps are described in a sequence, that sequence does not necessarily imply that the steps are performed in chronological order unless there is another logical way to interpret the sequence.

[0087] References throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "one embodiment" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearances of the phrase "one embodiment" or "one embodiment" in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment, but may refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from this disclosure.

[0088] Similarly, in the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, it should be understood that various features of the invention may be grouped together in a single embodiment, drawing, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and facilitating an understanding of one or more of its various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects may lie in fewer than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Accordingly, the claims following the description of the embodiment are hereby expressly incorporated into this description of the embodiment, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the invention.

[0089] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein may include some features that are included in other embodiments but not others, those skilled in the art will understand that combinations of features from different embodiments are within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0090] Numerous specific details are set forth in this specification. However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. Additionally, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail in order to avoid obscuring an understanding of this specification.

[0091] As used herein, the term "and / or" means "and" or "or," or both.

[0092] As used herein, "(s)" following a noun refers to the plural and / or singular form of that noun.

[0093] In the claims that follow and in the foregoing description of the invention, unless the context requires otherwise, either expressly or by necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, i.e., used to specify the presence of stated features but not to exclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

[0094] As used herein, the words "including," "which includes," and "that includes" are all open terms meaning the inclusion of at least the element / feature that follows the word, but not the exclusion of other elements / features. Thus, "including" is synonymous with "comprising" and means "comprising."

[0095] While the foregoing describes what are considered to be preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will recognize that other embodiments and further modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it is intended that all such changes and modifications be claimed as being within the scope of the present invention. For example, the formulations shown above are merely representative of procedures that may be used. Functions may be added or deleted from the block diagrams, and operations may be interchanged between functional blocks. Also, steps may be added or deleted from the methods described within the scope of the present invention.

[0096] Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be embodied in many other forms.

[0097] As is evident from the above, the arrangements described are applicable to the healthcare and wellness industry.

Claims

1. Alisma orientale rhizome; Atractylodes macrocephala root; Citri reticulatae pericarp (pericarpium); The pericarp (pericarpium) of Citri reticulatae viride; and Folium nelumbinis 1. A herbal medicine composition for treating vertigo and / or dizziness, comprising:

2. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 50-60% by dry weight of the rhizomes of Alisma orientale.

3. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 52-58% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

4. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1 comprising 56.82% by dry weight of Alisma orientale rhizomes.

5. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 17-25% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

6. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 19-23% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

7. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1 comprising 22.73% by dry weight of Atractylodes macrocephala root.

8. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

9. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae.

10. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 6.82% by dry weight of Citri reticulatae pericarp.

11. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 4-8% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

12. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 6-7% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

13. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 6.82% by dry weight of the pericarp of Citri reticulatae viride.

14. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 4-8% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

15. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising 6-7% by dry weight of Folium nelumbinis.

16. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1 comprising 6.82% Folium nelumbinis by dry weight.

17. 10. The botanical composition of claim 1, comprising, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

18. Providing patients suffering from dizziness and Alisma orientale rhizome; Atractylodes macrocephala root; Citri reticulatae pericarp (pericarpium); The pericarp (pericarpium) of Citri reticulatae viride; and Folium nelumbinis administering to said patient one or more doses of a botanical composition comprising: A method for treating dizziness, including:

19. 19. The method of treating dizziness of claim 18, wherein the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% Folium nelumbinis.

20. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

21. 21. The method for treating dizziness according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein the one or more doses are administered at intervals of about 4 hours.

22. Providing patients suffering from lightheadedness; Alisma orientale rhizome; Atractylodes macrocephala root; Citri reticulatae pericarp (pericarpium); The pericarp (pericarpium) of Citri reticulatae viride; and Folium nelumbinis administering to said patient one or more doses of a botanical composition comprising: A method for treating lightheadedness, comprising:

23. 23. The method of treating lightheadedness of claim 22, wherein the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 50-60% Alisma orientale rhizome, 17-25% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 4-8% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 4-8% Citri reticulatae viride pericarp, and 4-8% Folium nelumbinis.

24. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the botanical composition comprises, by dry weight, 56.82% Alisma orientale rhizome, 22.73% Atractylodes macrocephala root, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, 6.82% Citri reticulatae pericarp, and 6.82% Folium nelumbinis.

25. 25. The method of any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein the one or more doses are administered at intervals of about 4 hours.

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