天麻钩藤饮

Gastrodia & Uncaria Drink

天麻钩藤饮

tiān má gōu téng yǐn · A Modern Recipe (Hu Guang-zi, 20th century) · that calm the wind and the liver yang

Composition

gastrodia天麻Chief (Sovereign)9 г

uncaria / cat's claw钩藤Chief (Sovereign)12 г

gardenia fruit栀子Assistant9 г

baikal skullcap黄芩Assistant9 г

杜仲Assistant9 г

桑寄生Assistant9 г

茯苓Assistant9 г

Functions

calms liver yang and liver wind clears heat, tonifies the liver and kidneys

Indications

Liver yang rising: headache, dizziness tinnitus, insomnia hypertension (according to current data)

Contraindications

Dizziness caused by blood deficiency without a rise in yang ⚠️ Add go-ten at the end of cooking

Notes

A modern formula for treating liver yang rising: it calms wind and yang, clears heat, and supports the liver and kidneys; it is widely used to treat hypertension. Preparation: Boil (gou-ten—at the end), strain, and drink while warm.

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.