Tian+Ma+(Gastrodia)

[[image:tian_ma.jpg width="123" height="284" align="right"]]Tian Ma (Gastrodia) ["Heavenly Hemp"]
Category: Herbs that Subdue Liver Yang & Extinguish Wind Nature : **Neutral** Flavors: Sweet Channels: LR

Functions: Extinguish Liver wind for relieving convulsion; subdue Liver Yang rising; eliminate wind-damp & relieving pain Indications: 1. Convulsion or trembling of muscles, epilepsy due to **stirring up of Liver Wind** 2. Dizziness & headachedue to Liver Yang rising 3. **Bi syndrome** due to wind-damp **[Gentle nourishing quality]**

Dosage: 3-10g. Contra: N/A

Armillaria as a gastrodia substitute: http://www.itmonline.org/arts/gastrodia.htm