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Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction

Category
Formulas that Expel Wind
Subcategory
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Ingredients
11 herbs
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  • 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
  • Spasms in the extremities

Western Uses:

  • Hypertension
  • Puerperal Eclampsia
  • Hemiplegia
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ingredients

11 substances in Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin — each links to its full herb monograph.

Chuan Niu XiChuan Niu Xi12 gInvigorate Blood and Remove StagnationDu ZhongDu Zhong9-12 gTonify YangFu ShenFu Shen9-15 gRegulate Water and Drain DampnessGou TengGou Teng12-15 gExtinguish Wind and Stop TremorsHuang QinHuang Qin9 gClear Heat and Dry DampnessSang Ji ShengSang Ji Sheng9-24 gTonify YinShi Jue MingShi Jue Ming18-24 gExtinguish Wind and Stop TremorsTian MaTian Ma9 gExtinguish Wind and Stop TremorsYe Jiao TengYe Jiao Teng9-30 gNourish the Heart and Calm the SpiritYi Mu CaoYi Mu Cao9-12 gInvigorate Blood and Remove StagnationZhi ZiZhi Zi9 gDrain Fire

Preparation & dosage

Decoction. Cook Shi Jue Ming before adding the remaining ingredients. Gou Teng should be added towards the end of the decoction.

Safety — read before use

Do not use in cases where internal wind is due to deficiency

Originally Appeared In:

  • New Significance of Patterns and Treatment in Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi)

Sources & References

Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

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