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This formula comes from the Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Newly Significant Miscellaneous diseases Proven Treatment), author and date unknown. It has been slightly modified by replacing the endangered species Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae) with Tian Ma Mi Huan Jun (Armillaria) which is grown commercially and has the same functions and indications. Our version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500 mg gelatin capsules.

Rx:
Tian Ma Mi Huan Jun (Armillaria)
Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis)
Ye Jiao Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori)
Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis)
Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)
Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) 37 mg
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri)

Functions: Levels the liver and extinguishes wind, clears heat and quickens the blood, and supplements and boosts the liver and kidneys

Indications: 1) Ascendant liver yang hyperactivity or 2) liver wind harassing above manifesting as cerebrovascular disease, transitory ischemic attacks, hemiplegia, essential hypertension, renal hypertension, hypertensive encephalopa­thy, aphasia, apraxia, epilepsy, puerperal eclampsia, trigeminal neuralgia, and neurosis

Signs & symptoms of ascendant liver yang hyperactivity:

• Red face

• Red eyes

• Pounding headache

• Dizziness

• Tinnitus

• A red tongue with yellow fur or swollen, possibly red tongue rims

• A bowstring, rapid pulse

Signs & symptoms of liver wind harassing above:

• Headache

• Dizziness and vertigo

• Nervous tics

• Spasms and contractions

• A bowstring, possibly fine and/or rapid pulse

Formula explanation: Within this formula, Tian Ma Mi Huan Jun, Gou Teng, and Shi Jue Ming level the liver and extinguish wind. They are the sovereign medicinals. Zhi Zi and Huang Qin clear heat and drain fire. Therefore, they assist in keeping liver channel heat from ascending upward. These are the minister medicinals. Yi Mu Cao quickens the blood and disinhibits water. Chuan Niu Xi conducts the blood and moves it downward and well as quickens the blood and dispels stasis. The combination of Du Zhong and Sang Ji Sheng supplement and boost the liver and kidneys. Ye Jiao Teng and Fu Ling quiet the spirit and calm the mind. These are the assistant and messenger medicinals.

Dosage: According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 90 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 13 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.

My patient does present the signs and symptoms of:

Ascendant liver yang hyperactivity Yes No
Liver wind harassing above Yes No

(Patients may have either of these patterns.)
 

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