Gastrodia ( 天麻 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Gastrodia Elatae
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Tian Ma
Common
English Name
Gastrodia
Part
of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet
Meridians
Entered
Liver
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat spasms, convulsions, paralysis, numbness,
cramping, and/or dizziness (TCM: Liver-wind imbalances and symptoms).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Pacifies Liver and extinguishes wind; extinguishes wind and alleviates pain;
disperses painful obstructions.
Common
Formulas Used In
Cerebral Tonic Pills; Leonuris and Achyranthes.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
Gastrodia is usually combined with other herbs to enhance their specific
warming or cooling actions as appropriate to particular symptoms. Given the
seriousness of many of these symptoms, consultation with a practitioner is
recommended.
Cautions
in Use
Use with caution where there are deficient-Yin symptoms.
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