Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
Formula 9 of 13 in Formulas that Expel Wind
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
Pattern:
- Rising Liver Yang with Liver Wind
Actions:
- Sedates the Yang, calms the Liver, and extinguishes internal wind
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, invigorates the Blood, and clears heat.
Indications:
- Headache, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, blurry vision, a sensation of heat rising to the head, insomnia, nightmares, possible numbness, tingling, twitching, or spasms in the extremities
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Red tongue body with a possible yellow coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Wiry and possibly rapid pulse
Western Uses:
- Hypertension
- Puerperal Eclampsia
- Hemiplegia
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases where internal wind is due to deficiency
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Cook Shi Jue Ming before adding the remaining ingredients. Gou Teng should be added towards the end of the decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- New Significance of Patterns and Treatment in Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Liver, Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Pericardium, Spleen
There are 11 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome)Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Rhizoma Gastrodiae
Chinese:
天麻
Tone Marks:
tiān má
Translation:
Heavenly Hemp
Quantity = 12-15 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Cool
Latin:
Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis
Chinese:
钩藤
Tone Marks:
gōu téng
Translation:
Hook Vine
Quantity = 18-24 grams
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Salty, Cold
Latin:
Concha Haliotidis
Chinese:
石决明
Tone Marks:
shí jué míng
Translation:
Stone Sense Brightness
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis
Chinese:
栀子
Tone Marks:
zhī zi
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
GB, LI, LU, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Chinese:
黄芩
Tone Marks:
huáng qín
Quantity = 9-12 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, BL, PER
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Herba Leonuri Heterophylli
Chinese:
益母草
Tone Marks:
yì mŭ căo
Translation:
Benefit Mother Herb
Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
LIV, KI
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Cyathula Officinalis
Chinese:
川牛膝
Tone Marks:
chuān niú xī
Alt Names:
Niu Xi
Translation:
Ox Knee From Sichuan
Quantity = 9-12 grams
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis
Chinese:
杜仲
Tone Marks:
dù zhòng
Quantity = 9-24 grams
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Bitter, Neutral
Latin:
Ramulus Loranthi Seu Visci
Chinese:
桑寄生
Tone Marks:
sāng jì shēng
Translation:
Mulberry Parasite
Quantity = 9-30 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral
Latin:
Polygoni Multiflori Caulis
Chinese:
夜交藤
Tone Marks:
yè jiāo téng
Alt Names:
Shou Wu Teng
Translation:
Vine to Pass Though the Night
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯神
Tone Marks:
fú shén
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