Blue Poppy Gastrodia & Uncaria Cool Decoction
Gou Teng Yin
Primary Traditional Functions
Extinguishes Liver wind stirring due to excessive heat or Liver Yang rising.
Action
Subdues Liver Yang, extinguishes interior Wind, clears Heat, invigorates Blood, tonifies Kidney, nourishes Liver.
Pattern
Ascendant liver yang hyperactivity, liver wind harassing
Tongue
A red tongue with yellow fur or swollen, possibly red tongue rims
Pulse
A bowstring, possibly fine and/or rapid pulse
Description
Gou Teng Yin (Uncaria Decoction) calms Liver wind, clears heat, and relieves spasms and tremors. Traditionally, it is used for conditions marked by headache, dizziness, irritability, and tremors caused by Liver wind stirring internally. In modern functional use, it is commonly applied for hypertension, neurological disorders with tremors or seizures, and vascular headaches associated with hyperactive Liver Yang.
Traditional Indications
Dizziness, mild headache, and blurry vision due to rising Yang with deficiency of Qi and Blood, deficiency Wei syndromes, deficiency Bi syndromes.
Typical symptoms include:
- Headache and dizziness
- Irritability and restlessness
- Tremors, spasms, or seizures
Modern Clinical Applications
Mild hypertension, facial paralysis, arthritis, flaccid paralysis, trembling or twitching of limbs, or following stroke.
Commonly applied in contemporary use for:
- Headaches and dizziness related to Liver Yang rising
- Hypertension
- Neurological disorders with tremors or convulsions
Typical Usage
3 capsules per day or as directed by your wellness coach.
Potency 10:1, 120 vegicaps per bottle.
Ingredients:
Mi Huan Jun (Armillaria mellea) 183 mg, Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis) 183 mg, Ye Jiao Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori) 183 mg, Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis) 147 mg, Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli) 147 mg, Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae) 109.5 mg, Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae) 109.5 mg, Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) 109.5 mg, Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 109.5 mg, Fu Ling (Poria) 109.5 mg, Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri) 109.5 mg
Note: Tian ma (gastrodia) is a problematic herb to import due to its endangered status under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Substances). It is unfortunately a plant no one has learned to grow. Luckily, in this case the mycelium of the fungus, Armillaria melia, contains high amounts of the constituent that has been identified as the active principle in tian ma. Blue Poppy credits the research of Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda in using this substitute.
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose - alternative to animal gelatin).