Gastrodiae Rhizoma (Tian Ma) 250g

Gastrodiae Rhizoma is cut into slices for easy preparation. However, if you want whole tian ma, not sliced, send us an email.

Indications of Gastrodiae Rhizoma

• tremors
• infantile convulsions
• hemiplegia
• hemiplegia following a stroke
• After-effects of stroke
• opisthotonos
• dizziness
• headaches and migraines
• epilepsy
• tetany
• neurasthenia tingling or numbness in the extremities of the limbspain and numbness in the lower back and extremities
• difficulty speaking
• paresthesia (impaired sense of touch)
• facial paralysis
• trigeminal neuralgia
• Ménière’s syndrome
• cervical spondylosis
• rheumatoid arthritis

The properties of Gastrodiae Rhizoma are :

• painkiller (not habit-forming)
• anti-epileptic
• antispasmodic
• sedative
• lowers blood pressure

Instructions for use and dosage

From 3 to 10g of Gastrodia elata rhizome in decoction

1) Rinse the herbs in cold water, place them in a container that is not made of iron, aluminum or cast iron and add 250ml of cold water (spring or filtered water).
2) Let the herbs soak in the water for 20 or 30 minutes.
3) Heat the pot (with the same water) over high heat until boiling. As soon as the water is boiling, turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Drink hot.
4) If you need 2 decoctions a day, pour the liquid obtained into another container or thermos flask.
5) Pour 250ml (or just enough water to cover the herbs) of spring water over the same herbs and heat again over high heat, then turn down to low heat as soon as the water is boiling.
6) Simmer for 20 minutes.
7) Pour off the liquid obtained with the 1st decoction.
8) Drink the decoction hot or lukewarm in 2 batches, morning and afternoon.

Contraindication

Use with caution during pregnancy.