Tian Ma （天麻）

Rhizoma Gastrodiae, Celestial Hemp Corm

$11.95 – $71.95

Tian Ma has been used in cases of headache, migraine, dizziness, convulsions, epilepsy, muscle spasms, tetanus, lockjaw, peripheral neropathy, and lower back pain. Gastrodia has also been made into a delicious chicken soup with ginseng or can be boiled for 20 minutes and then eaten, using the remaining water to steep green tea to drink.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

3-10g (Decocted)

1-1.5g (Powdered)

Actions

Extinguishes Wind

Stops Tremors

Calms the Liver

Stops Spasms

Disperses Wind-Damp Bi

Subdues Rising Liver Yang

Alleviates Pain

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.