Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

SOURCE: New Discussion on the Syndromes and Treatment of Miscellaneous Diseases INGREDIENTS: Gastrodia tuber (CITES:WQ2735028) Uncaria stem with hooks Abalone shell Capejasmine fruit Scutellaria root Eucommia bark Cyathula root Motherwort Loranthus mulberry mistletoe Fleece-flower stem Proia with hostwood D1RECTIONS: Decoct the above herbs in water for oral administration. EFFECTS: Subduing the liver to stop wind, clearing away heat and activating blood, tonifying both the liver and kidney. INDICATIONS: Hyperactivity of the liver-yang with upward rebellion of the liver-wind marked by headache, vertigo and insomnia. ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: This is a good formula for treating headache, vertigo and insomnia due to the rebellious liver-yang. Acting as the main herbs, gastrodia tuber, uncaria stem with hooks and abalon shell all have the effects of subduing the liver to stop wind. As the assistant herbs, capejasmine fruit and scutellaria root clear away heat and fire so as to prevent the