Are there any Chinese herbs recommended for tinnitus

Condition analysis:
Tinnitus sufferers are troubled by persistent buzzing, recurring crackling or clicking sounds, heard inside their ears or head when there is no actual sound being created. While tinnitus is not a psychosomatic condition or disease, many people may feel this way and when chronic, it can even impair your ability to identify genuine sounds.

Sometimes, tinnitus is accompanied by anxiety, depression and difficulty relaxing and sleeping. Tinnitus is often caused by frequent exposure to loud noise. It may also be caused by old age. Chronic tinnitus has also been attributed to usage of common drugs like aspirin, steroids, anti-depressants, aspartame, anti-anxiety medications, antihistamines, antibiotics and painkillers. This presents a problem for those who intend to resort to drugs to alleviate tinnitus or those who are currently on medication. This is one reason why more and more people are seeking alternative remedies through medicinal herbs.

Instructions:
Gingko Biloba
Of all herbs studied for tinnitus, gingko biloba is the most widely researched and shows the most promising results. Scientists believe extracts taken from gingko's leaves enhance blood flow to the ears which can reduce the annoying buzzing and clicks associated with tinnitus. Studies found that gingko extracts contain flavones glycosides and terpene lactones beneficial for tinnitus sufferers, especially tinnitus related to ageing and poor circulation. The American Herb Association reports it can take around 3 months for gingko's effects on tinnitus to be apparent and if tinnitus is due to damage to the inner ear nerves, larger doses of gingko may be necessary to achieve results. While gingko may not work for all tinnitus sufferers or work slowly, it is practically absent of any side effects and may nonetheless benefit your memory. 

Black Cohosh
By relieving stress and also improving blood flow to the brain, black cohosh is said to be a useful herbal treatment for tinnitus. [One reported source of tinnitus is deficiency in serotonin levels. Researchers from the University of Illinois found that black cohosh contains chemical elements that attach to and stimulate serotonin receptors to correct this deficiency. Another 2008 study also noted that the serotonergic properties of black cohosh may be due to the presence of a serotonin offshoot known as N (omega)-methylserotonin.  Herbalists often recommend to combine black cohosh with gingko biloba for optimum results.

Fenugreek Seeds
Among adults, drinking tea made with fenugreek seeds thrice a day is found to reduce symptoms associated with tinnitus. Research shows their active ingredients are alkaloids, lysine and L-tryptophan. Aside from these, steroidal saponins like diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, neotigogenin and mucilaginous fiber of fenugreek seeds have been known to benefit tinnitus.