Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

 

Details of Gambir Formula
These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

Mentioned in these formula finders
cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names

  • gou teng san
  • Diao Teng San
  • Uncaria Powder
  • kou teng san
  • kon teng san
  • tyoto san
  • chotosan
  • Chōtō-san
  • 釣藤散
  • ちょうとうさん
  • TJ47; TJ-47; TJ 47

Benefits

  • supports mental clarity
  • regulates blood flow in the head
  • addresses transitory sensation of heavy-headedness
  • cools transitory hot flashes
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

Ingredients

Gou Teng 芶藤 stems of gambir vine; gambir, uncaria vine Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Mai Men Dong 麥門冬 ophiopogon tuber Ophiopogonis Radix
Chen Pi 陳皮 aged tangerine peel, citrus Citri reticulatae Pericarpium
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae [Pregnancy Note]
Fang Feng 防風 saposhnikovia root, ledebouriella root, siler Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Ju Hua 菊花 chrysanthemum flower Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma [Pregnancy Note]
Shi Gao 石膏 gypsum Gypsum Fibrosum
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Dosage

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More...]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

  • 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 2-4 weeks
  • 200 grams powder (powder only): 1-2 months
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Read more about: Buy, Cholesterol-Regulating, Emotional Distress, Headaches (Chronic), Hot Flashes. Last updated 02/28/2011

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