5 effective remedies for headaches and dizziness.

Headaches are one of the most common symptoms in many diseases, a subjective sensation influenced by external factors (external causes) or internal factors (internal injuries). According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), intermittent and dull pain indicates an internal injury.

Internal causes of headaches include: liver qi rising upwards, phlegm accumulation and blood stasis, kidney qi deficiency, and qi and blood deficiency... Patients with headaches due to liver qi rising upwards often have symptoms such as: headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, flushed face, red eyes, dry mouth, dry throat, or yellow urine, constipation, yellow tongue coating, and a tense, rapid pulse.

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on calming the liver and preventing the liver's energy from rising uncontrollably. Here are some herbal remedies.

Uncaria rhynchophylla is an ingredient in the "Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin" formula, used to treat headaches caused by liver qi imbalance.

Lesson 1: C12g of Angelica dahurica, 16g of Cassia seed, 12g of Glycyrrhiza glabra, 16g of Prunella vulgaris, 12g of roasted Cyperus rotundus, 8g of roasted Gardenia jasminoides. Boil with 600ml of water, take 300ml of the decoction, divide into two doses and drink after meals. For children, divide into 3-4 doses depending on age. Alternatively, crush the herbs and steep them in a thermos for drinking.

Lesson 2:Long Dan Xie Gan Tang: Gentiana scabra 12g, Alisma orientalis 12g, Akebia quinata 12g, Plantago seed 6g, Angelica sinensis 4g, Bupleurum chinense 12g, Rehmannia glutinosa 12g, Scutellaria baicalensis 12g, Gardenia jasminoides 12g. Decoction for oral administration. Its effect is to clear liver heat. If there is restlessness, irritability, and insomnia, add Phyllostachys nigra 12g, Nelumbo nucifera seed 20g, and Albizia julibrissin bark 12g; if the eyes are swollen, red, and painful, add Chrysanthemum indicum 12g and Cassia seed 12g; if there is constipation, add Rheum palmatum 6g.

Lesson 3:Tianma Goudeng Decoction: 10-12g of Tianma, 12g of Goudeng, 32g of Shijue Ming, 12g of Zhizi, 12g of Huangqin, 12g of Du Zhong, 32g of Sangjisheng, 16g of Yimu, 20g of Yejiao Teng, 16g of Niuxi, 20g of Fushen. Decoction for oral administration.

It has the effect of calming the liver and suppressing yang, relieving wind and pain. If the headache is severe, add 8g of Tribulus terrestris and 8g of Prunella vulgaris; if there is clear liver and kidney yin deficiency, with facial flushing and heat, add 12g of Rehmannia glutinosa and 12g of Phellodendron amurense; if there is restlessness and insomnia, add 12g of Polygala tenuifolia and 8g of Polygala tenuifolia; if there is severe dizziness and vertigo, add 8g of Hematite, 16g of raw Os draconis, and 16g of raw Ostrea gigas.

Lesson 4:Chai Hu Qing Gan San: Chai Hu 4g, Zhi Zi 6g, Dan Pi 6g, Qing Pi 6g, Gan Cao 4g, Bai Shao 6g, Huang Qin 6g, Dang Gui 6g, Gou Teng 6g. Its function is to clear liver fire and reduce rebellious qi.

Lesson 5:Modified Antelope Horn Decoction: Antelope horn 6g, Uncaria rhynchophylla 12g, Mulberry leaves 12g, Fritillaria cirrhosa 10g, Rehmannia glutinosa 16g, Chrysanthemum indicum 12g, Paeonia lactiflora 12g, Glycyrrhiza glabra 4g, Fresh bamboo pith 20g, Poria cocos 12g, Vitex trifolia 10g, Cassia obtusifolia 12g. Decoction for oral administration.

According to Health & Life