What causes dizziness and nausea after taking Rhodiola rosea, and what should be done?

Sep 26, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Huang Shichang

Introduction

In general, dizziness and nausea after taking Rhodiola may be caused by lack of sleep, allergies, gastritis, insufficient cerebral blood supply, or hypertension. Rhodiola has blood-activating and stasis-resolving properties and can stimulate the nervous system; taking it while sleep-deprived may lead to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Patients should ensure adequate rest and maintain a light diet during this time.

Generally, dizziness and nausea after taking Rhodiola rosea may be caused by lack of sleep, allergies, gastritis, insufficient cerebral blood supply, hypertension, or other reasons, and treatment should be directed at the specific cause. Details are as follows:

1. Sleep deprivation

Rhodiola rosea has blood-activating and stasis-resolving effects and can stimulate the nervous system. Taking it while sleep-deprived may lead to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Patients should ensure adequate rest and maintain a light diet.

2. Allergy

If a patient is allergic to Rhodiola rosea, symptoms such as dizziness and nausea may occur. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use antiallergic medications such as loratadine or cetirizine hydrochloride.

3. Gastritis

Patients with pre-existing gastritis may experience stomach irritation after taking Rhodiola rosea due to its blood-circulating properties, leading to dizziness and nausea. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as amoxicillin capsules or omeprazole enteric-coated capsules.

4. Insufficient cerebral blood supply

Rhodiola rosea promotes blood circulation and resolves stasis. If a patient has blocked cerebral blood vessels, this may worsen insufficient blood supply to the brain, causing symptoms like dizziness and headache. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as compound dilong capsules or clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate tablets.

5. Hypertension

In patients with pre-existing hypertension, taking Rhodiola rosea may lead to elevated blood pressure, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness and headache. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use antihypertensive medications such as nifedipine tablets or felodipine tablets.

Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention when experiencing discomfort and receive standardized treatment under a doctor's guidance to promote recovery.

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What are the medicinal benefits of Rhodiola?

Rhodiola rosea is the dried root and rhizome of Rhodiola crenulata, a plant from the Crassulaceae family. It has a sweet and bitter taste, and its medicinal property is neutral. It primarily affects the spleen, lung, and heart meridians. It possesses various medicinal effects, including tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, moistening the lungs to stop coughing, improving circulation, relieving asthma, and replenishing qi while activating blood flow. It should be noted that Rhodiola rosea must be taken under the guidance of a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; self-medication without professional advice should be avoided to prevent potential harm to the body.