Top Headache Remedy 藁本头痛方
Herbs:
- Chinese Lovage 藁本
- Medicinal Evodia Fruit 吴茱萸
- Kudzuvime Root 白芷
- Szechwan Lovage 川芎
This tea treats conditions related to wind-cold, digestive issues, and blood stasis. The herbs work together to alleviate headaches, improve circulation, and treat cold-induced digestive symptoms, effectively managing various conditions related to cold and blood stagnation.
More info about the Herbs:
1. Chinese Lovage (Gao Ben, 藁本):
- Symptoms: Headaches, especially those affecting the vertex, and nasal congestion.
- Benefits: Chinese Lovage dispels wind and alleviates pain. It is particularly effective for treating headaches caused by wind-cold and nasal congestion.
2. Medicinal Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu, 吴茱萸):
- Symptoms: Coldness in the stomach, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Benefits: Evodia Fruit warms the middle Jiao (stomach and intestines) and disperses cold. It effectively treats cold-induced digestive issues, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
3. Kudzu Vine Root (Ge Gen, 葛根):
- Symptoms: Stiff neck, headache, and fever.
Benefits: Kudzu Vine Root releases the exterior, relaxes muscles, and generates fluids. It is often prescribed for conditions like colds, flu, and muscle stiffness, especially in the neck and shoulders.
4. Szechwan Lovage (Chuan Xiong, 川芎):
- Symptoms: Headache, dizziness, and pain.
- Benefits: Szechwan Lovage is commonly used to invigorate blood and promote the movement of Qi. It is particularly effective in treating headaches, especially those associated with blood stasis. It is often included in formulas for menstrual disorders, chest pain, and other pain related to poor circulation.
