Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Wan

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Wan

Traditional therapeutic uses

Main indications: hypertension.

In Chinese energy, this formula is used to calm the Wind of the Liver, to clarify the Heat, to mobilize the Blood and to tone the Liver and Kidneys.

Associated symptoms : headache, dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, sleep disturbed by dreams, red tongue, rapid and tense pulse.

Dosage

As this formula comes in different forms and strengths, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Must be taken for at least one month. Can be used long term.

Comments

Your blood pressure is slightly elevated. Your doctor has recommended that you apply healthy lifestyle measures before considering 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 40 years of age and over. This hypertension is due to the weakening of the Yin of the Kidneys which no longer succeeds in irrigating and properly nourishing the Liver. The Yang of the Liver will increase 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.

History

This formula is cited in the Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Models and Treatments for Various Diseases), whose author and publication date are unknown.

Cons-indications

  • The effects of this preparation are in addition to those of medications which treat hypertension, heart and kidney failure, angina, arrhythmia.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.

Composition

Nom en pin yin

Pharmaceutical name

Therapeutic actions

Tian Ma  

Cortex gastrodiae soar (orchid rhizome Gastrodia)

Calm the Liver, lower the Yang Rise, take away the pain 

Gou Teng 

A twig had hooks Uncaria (vineyards of uncaria)

Clarifies the Heat of the Liver, soothes the Yang of the Liver 

Shi Jue Ming 

Haliotidis shell (charred abalone shell)

Soothes the Yang of the Liver, improves vision 

Zhi Zi 

fruit gardeniae JASMINOIDES (gardenia fruit)

Drains Heat and Moisture from the Liver and Gallbladder 

Huang Qin 

Scutellaria root (racine de scutellaire)

Drains Heat and Moisture, natural antibiotic effective against viruses and bacteria 

Yi Mu Cao 

Herba leonuri hetérophylli (aerial parts of motherwort)

Invigorates the Blood, drives out the Clusters, diuretic  

Chuan Niu Xi 

Radix cyathulae officinalis (Sichuan racine racine)

Activates the circulation of the Blood, disperses the Clusters, brings down the Energy, tones the Liver and the Kidneys 

Du Zhong 

Cortex eucommiae ulmoidis (eucommia bark)

Tones the Liver and Kidneys, invigorates Energy and Blood 

Sang Ji Sheng 

Ramulus loranthi (mulberry mistletoe)

Tones the Liver and Kidneys, stops the pain 

Ye Jiao Teng 

Stem polygon multiflori (branches of Solomon’s seal)

Soothes the Spirit, nourishes the Heart 

Fu Shen 

Radix poriae (root of Poriae pararadicis)

Calm the Heart, calm the Spirit 

Nom en pin yin

Pharmaceutical name

Therapeutic actions

 

On the shelves

The products of the following companies meet the good manufacturing practices ofAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, which are considered, at present, to be the highest standards in the world for the evaluation of manufacturing processes of Chinese Pharmacopoeia products.

As these brands are generally reserved for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, they may not be found over the counter and may need to be obtained from an acupuncturist or health care professional.

 

  • Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Wan. Mark : Plum Flower, made in China for Mayway Corporation, Oakland (CA), USA.

 

  • Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. Mark : Herbal Times, made in China for Nuherbs Co., Oakland (CA), USA.

Available from distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine equipment.

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