Tianma is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Tianma stewed chicken is a nutritious and delicious medicinal recipe. I believe everyone has some understanding of Tianma. Can Tianma treat headaches and dizziness? How should Tianma be consumed to treat headaches and dizziness?
Can Tianma treat headaches and dizziness?
Tianma has a neutral nature and a sweet taste. It has the effects of calming wind, stopping convulsions, suppressing liver yang, dispelling wind, and promoting blood circulation. It is an important herb for treating dizziness, headaches, and migraines caused by liver yang hyperactivity. It is also commonly used in the prevention and treatment of hypertension and stroke in modern times.
How long does Tianma take to treat headaches and dizziness?
It varies from person to person.
Although Tianma can be used to treat headaches and dizziness, it is more effective for dizziness, headaches, and migraines caused by liver yang hyperactivity. The absorption of the medicinal effects depends on individual constitution and symptoms. Therefore, the effectiveness of Tianma in treating dizziness and headaches varies from person to person. Headache sufferers should seek medical diagnosis and treatment in order to alleviate symptoms more quickly.
How to consume Tianma to treat headaches and dizziness
Tianma and Chuanxiong Tea
Ingredients
5g Tianma, 10g Chuanxiong, 3g Bai Zhi, 3g Green Tea.
Instructions
1. Finely grind Chuanxiong, Tianma, and Bai Zhi separately, and mix them evenly.
2. Put the mixed powder into a tea bag and seal it.
3. Put the tea bag and green tea into a teapot, pour in boiling water, steep for 15 minutes, and then drink.
Tianma Fish Head Soup
Ingredients
10g Tianma, 1 fish head, a little chopped coriander, 15g cooking wine, a suitable amount of pepper.
Instructions
1. First, brew Tianma in water to make a soup, then filter and set aside.
2. Rinse the fish head, blanch it in boiling water, and then put it into a pot with Tianma. Add an appropriate amount of water and cooking wine, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Pour in the brewed soup, season with salt and pepper, simmer for a while, and then serve in a soup bowl. Sprinkle with chopped coriander.
Precautions when consuming Tianma
1. Avoid prolonged decoction
Tianma should not be boiled for too long. The active ingredients in Tianma, such as Tianma glycosides, are volatile when exposed to heat, which can affect the sedative and analgesic effects.
2. Compatibility with other drugs
According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", "Tianma should be combined with other drugs to achieve its effectiveness." Tianma is more effective when combined with different herbs based on different symptoms, such as Tianma pills and Tianma and Gouteng Decoction.
3. Observe adverse reactions
If symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, accelerated breathing, and itching occur after taking Tianma, stop taking it immediately. Severe symptoms should be treated by a doctor.
4. Adjust dosage based on symptoms
Tianma is used for conditions such as liver yang hyperactivity and obstruction of meridians due to phlegm accumulation. The dosage of Tianma should be adjusted based on changes in the condition in order to achieve better therapeutic effects.
Who should avoid consuming Tianma
1. People with extremely weak qi and blood should be cautious when taking it.
2. It should be used with caution in individuals with insufficient body fluids, blood deficiency, and yin deficiency.
