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What is tian ma Gou teng Yin used for?
Tianma-Gouteng-Yin (TGY) is commonly used in Chinese medicine for calming liver wind, clearing heat, promoting blood flow and nourishing the liver and kidney [1].
What is tian ma Gou teng?
Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan (Tian Ma Gou Teng Pian, Tian Ma Gou Teng San, Liver Windclear) is a famous Chinese herbal medicine that calms the Liver, suppresses the strong Yang to stop Wind, and nourishes Yin to clear away Heat.
What is Gui Pi Tang used for?
Nowadays, Gui Pi Tang (including Gui Pi Wan) is the most commonly used prescription for treating shen disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, palpitations and depression; they are also used for chronic fatigue, irregular menstruation, prolonged menstrual bleeding with profuse pale blood or continuous bloody discharge.
What is liver Windclear?
Liver Windclear™ (Tian Ma Gou Teng Pian) is a famous TCM formula, which may alleviate common symptoms associated with internal Liver Wind. Liver Windclear may also help with involuntary shaking and maintain a healthy blood pressure that is already within the normal range.
What is Long Dan Xie Gan Wan used for?
Long Dan Xie Gan Pian (Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, Liver FireClear™, 龙胆泻肝片) is a Chinese medicine famous for purging the Liver Fire, cleansing the Liver, and supporting liver health.
What does liver wind mean?
This is called ‘Liver-Yang stirs up the Wind’ or ‘Liver-Yang turns to Wind’. Since the Liver controls all the tendons, the symptoms of Liver-Wind are characterized by tremors or spasms of the limbs, severe dizziness, nausea, vomiting, tingling or numbness of the limbs, and loss of balance in standing or walking.
Can I take Chinese herbs while breastfeeding?
Many mothers wonder: Can I take herbs while breastfeeding? The good news is that most TCM herbs are plant-based and will not cause adverse side effects. Traditionally, selected herbs were prescribed to mothers to promote recovery during the confinement period. These herbs are generally safe for anyone to consume.
Can Chinese herbs interaction with pharmaceuticals?
In addition to herb-drug interactions, food can and do also interact with medication. Traditional Chinese medicine views food the same way it views medicine. For example, all foods and drinks are classified by their energetic properties such as hot, warm, neutral, cool, and cold (Yin and Yang).
What is liver fire?
Liver fire invading the lung commonly manifests as pain in the chest and hypochondria, cough, hemoptysis in severe cases, irritability, distending sensation in the head, dizziness, bitter taste in the mouth, thirst, a red tongue with a yellow greasy tongue coating, and a wiry rapid pulse.
What is Xiao Feng San?
Xiaofeng powder is one of the Chinese herbal formulas widely applied to patients with urticaria and other dermatologic diseases. For instance, it was reported that Xiaofeng powder was the most commonly prescription used for treating urticaria in Taiwan.
How do Chinese get rid of wind medicine?
Cupping therapy is an invaluable tool in treating pathogenic Wind. The suction of the cups draws the Wind to the surface where it is expelled through the pores. Cupping is most often used for muscle aches in the upper body and Wind-related respiratory problems.
How can I clear my liver heat?
Turmeric: This pungent spice decongests the liver, clears heat from the body, and improves the flow of qi and blood. Add a dash of turmeric to a bowl of soup or a rice dish, or brew it directly to drink. Turmeric powder is also present in many Indian curry recipes.