- Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae is the herb for Liver-Yang headache. It subdues
Liver-Yang and Liver-Wind and specifically treats headaches. - Gou Teng Ramulus Uncariae also subdues Liver-Yang and Liver-Wind and treats
headaches. In addition and in contrast to Tian Ma, it is cool and clears Liver-Heat. - Bai Ji Li Fructus Tribuli terrestris subdues Liver-Yang and Liver-Wind and is specific
for headaches especially if situated around the eyes. It is warm, bitter and pungent and
therefore to be used with caution in Yin deficiency. - Ju Hua Flos Chrysanthemi morifolii subdues Liver-Yang and is one of the most
frequently used herbs for this type of headache, especially if located around the eyes. It is
frequently added to other prescriptions for headaches from other causes simply to direct
the prescription to the head. - Shi Jue Ming Concha Haliotidis subdues Liver-Yang and Liver-Wind and is specific for
headaches. It is also cold and it therefore clears Liver-Fire. - Ling Yang Jiao Cornu Antelopis subdues Liver-Wind and Liver-Yang and can be used
for chronic headaches. - Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae harmonizes the Liver and is a very important herb for
pain from many different Liver disharmonies. It promotes the smooth flow of Liver-Qi
but it also subdues Liver-Yang and hence it can be used for headaches. It generally
soothes and harmonizes (as it also nourishes Blood and Yin) and therefore stops pain,
especially in combination with Gan Cao. - Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis, besides its other functions, can be used for
chronic headaches from Liver-Yang because it is sweet in nature. The sweet flavour
harmonizes and pacifies the Liver and therefore contributes to stopping pain, especially
in combination with Bai Shao. The "Simple Questions" in Chapter 22 says: "For pain of
Liver origin, [herbs with] sweet taste should be used to pacify the Liver".8(70) - Long Gu Os Draconis sinks Liver-Yang, calms the Mind and settles the Ethereal Soul.
- Mu Li Concha Ostreae sinks Liver-Yang, calms the Mind, settles the Ethereal Soul and
is suitable to treat Liver-Yang headaches. This substance and the previous one also
nourish the Yin. - Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae is an important addition to prescription for
headaches from Liver-Yang. It subdues Liver-Yang and is excellent for calming the
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