04.21.09
Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Headaches & Migraines, Herbs, Infectious Diseases, Influenza & Cold, Skin Disorders at 12:08 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Scientific name:
Angelica dahurica (Fisch. ex Hoffm.) Benth. et Hook. f. and A. dahurica (Fisch. ex Hoffm) Benth. et Hook. f. var. formosana (Boiss.) Shan et Yuan
Family:
Umbelliferae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Byak-angelicin (in the root): dilates coronary arteries
Decoction: bacteriostatic effect
Stimulates the respiratory center, vasomotor center, and vagus
TCM effects:
Eliminates the pathogen of dampness from the Middle-Warmer (Middle-Jiao)
Expels the wind-pathogen and induces sweating to expel the exogenous pathogens from the body surface
Relieves carbuncles and drains pus
Uses:
Carbuncles
Common cold
Headaches
Leukorrhagia
Prurigo
Sinusitis
Stuffy nose
Toothache
Dosages:
Decoction 3-10 g
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04.17.09
Posted in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Headaches & Migraines, Herbs at 4:45 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Scientific name:
Paeonia lactiflora Pall.
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Parts used:
Root
Actions:
Dilates the coronary artery and blood vessels of hind legs in dogs
Inhibits the intestines in rabbits in vitro
Lowers blood pressure transiently
Paeoniflorin (component) inhibits the central nervous system (CNS)
TCM effects:
Calms the liver-yang
Nourishes the blood and astringes yin, for yin-deficiency and blood-deficiency
Soothes the liver and alleviates pain
Uses:
Arthritis
Convulsion
Dizziness
Headaches
Insomnia
Irritability
Leukorrhagia
Menalgia
Menoxenia
Metrorrhagia
Muscular spasms
Night sweat
Pain in the chest and abdomen
Pain of extremities
Rheumatism
Spontaneous perspiration/sweating
Dosages:
Decoction 6-15 g
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04.12.09
Posted in Beauty and Cosmetics, Headaches & Migraines, Herbal Recipes at 6:30 pm by Dr. Pharm Tao
Emperor Guangxu’s Herbal Shampoo Recipe for Hair Loss
This recipe was designed for healing hair loss problems. It can clean and nourish the hair and scalp to make the hair texture smoother and softer. It can also help brighten the eyes. This herbal recipe was used by Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty.
Before using this recipe, the emperor was suffering from headache, dizziness, and severe hair loss. The imperial physicians prescribed this recipe for him. After using this recipe to wash hair frequently for some time, the emperor’s headache and dizziness were considerably reduced, and he no longer lost hair.
Explanations in traditional Chinese medicine and scientific studies of the herbs are also included. The recipe is available here.
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