Mind, settling the Ethereal Soul and allaying the irritability typical of Liver-Yang rising.
It is particularly indicated for headaches from Liver-Yang as it enters the Liver and
Gall-Bladder channel. Furthermore, if a person suffering from chronic headaches does
not sleep well, this will definitely hinder the treatment. This herb is therefore important
as it promotes sleep.Patent Remedies
Jiang Ya Wan
(Lowering [Blood] Pressure Pill)
Yi Mu Cao Herba Leonori heterophylli
Huai Niu Xi Radix Achyranthis bidentatae
Sheng Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae
E Jiao Gelatinum Corii Asini
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Gou Teng Ramulus Uncariae
Chen Xiang Lignum Aquilariae
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii
Xia Ku Cao Spica Prunellae vulgaris
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicis
Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae
Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei
Hu Po Succinum
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis
Ling Yang Jiao Cornu AntelopisExplanation
This remedy is suitable for headaches from Liver-Yang rising against a background of Liver-Yin
deficiency.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red body with rootless coating.
Due to the presence of Da Huang, this remedy should not be used for too long (i.e. not more than
a few weeks at a stretch).
Tian Ma Shou Wu Pian
(Gastrodia-Polygonum Pill)
Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae
Shou Wu Radix Polygoni multiflori