Tall Gastrodia Tuber — Classic Formulas
Tian Ma · Rhizoma Gastrodiae
Primary Actions
- Extinguishes Wind and stops spasms
- Calms the Liver and subdues Yang
- Dispels Wind-Dampness and unblocks collaterals
- Alleviates pain
Classic Formulas
- Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin — addresses Liver Yang rising with headache and dizziness
- Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang — treats Wind-Phlegm dizziness and vertigo
Classical Text References
- Ben Cao Gang Mu (Li Shizhen): 'Tian Ma is the Calm-Wind Herb, and therefore is the divine medicine for treating Wind'