What you will learn
Traditional therapeutic uses
Main indications: hypertension.
In Chinese energy, this formula is used to calm the Wind of the Liver, clarify the Heat, mobilize the Blood and tone the Liver and the Kidneys.
Associated symptoms : headache, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, sleep disturbed by dreams, red tongue, rapid, tense pulse.
Dosage
As this formula is available in different forms and at different dosages, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Must be taken for at least a month. Can be used long term.
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Your blood pressure is slightly elevated. Your doctor has recommended that you apply healthy lifestyle measures before considering any medication: reduce salt and coffee, stop smoking, lose weight, exercise and relax. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Wan is the ideal natural product to combine with your approach.
This preparation treats primary hypertension which is found in people aged 40 and over. This hypertension is due to the weakening of the Yin of the Kidneys which does not succeed any more in irrigating and nourishing the Liver properly. The Yang of the Liver will grow excessively: dizziness, tinnitus, sleep disturbed by dreams, headache and red tongue. If you are already using medication for your high blood pressure, see a traditional Chinese medicine therapist and your doctor. Your health requires good supervision.
Historical
This formula is cited in the Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Models and treatments for various diseases), the author and date of publication of which are unknown.
Cons-indications
- The effects of this preparation are added to those of the medications which treat hypertension, cardiac and renal insufficiencies, angina, arrhythmia.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Composition
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Name in pine yin |
Pharmaceutical name |
Therapeutic actions |
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Tian ma |
Rhizoma gastrodiae elatae (orchid rhizome Gastrodia) |
Calms the Liver, lowers the Rise of the Yang, removes pain |
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Gou Teng |
Ramulus cum uncis uncariae (uncaria vine) |
Clarifies the Heat of the Liver, soothes the Yang of the Liver |
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Shi Jue Ming |
Concha haliotidis (calcined abalone shell) |
Soothes the Yang of the Liver, improves vision |
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Zhi Zi |
fructus gardeniae jasminoidis (gardenia fruit) |
Drains Heat and Moisture from Liver and Gallbladder |
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Huang Qin |
radix scutellariae (skullcap root) |
Drains Heat and Moisture, natural antibiotic effective against viruses and bacteria |
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Yi Mu Cao |
Herba leonuri heterophylli (aerial parts of motherwort) |
Invigorates the Blood, drives out the Clumps, diuretic |
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Chuan Niu Xi |
Radix cyathulae officinalis (Séchuan achyranthes root) |
Activates the circulation of the Blood, disperses the Clusters, lowers the Energy, tones the Liver and the Kidneys |
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Zhong |
Cortex eucommiae ulmoidis (eucommia bark) |
Tones the Liver and Kidneys, invigorates the Energy and the Blood |
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Sang Ji Sheng |
Ramulus loranthi (mulberry mistletoe) |
Tones up the Liver and Kidneys, stops the pain |
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Ye Jiao Teng |
Caulis polygoni multiflori (branches of the seal of Solomon) |
Calm the Spirit, nourish the Heart |
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Fu Shen |
Radix poriae (root of Poriae pararadicis) |
Calm the Heart, soothe the Spirit |
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Name in pine yin |
Pharmaceutical name |
Therapeutic actions |
On the shelves
The products of the following companies meet the good manufacturing practices of theAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, which are currently regarded as the highest standards in the world for the evaluation of the manufacturing processes of products from the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
As these brands are generally reserved for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, they may not be found over the counter and may have to be obtained from an acupuncturist or a health professional.
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Available from distributors of acupuncture equipment and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Research and writing: Arlette Rouleau, Ac., OAQ and Pierre Lefrançois |
ReferencesBensky Dan and Barolet Randall, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Formulas & Strategies, Seattle, Eastland Press, 1990. |
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