Eagle Herbs

Wu Zhu Yu's spicy nature benefits the head, stomach, and genitals.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches

Alternative Names:

• wu zhu yu tang
• wu chu yu tang
• evodia decoction
• gosyuyu to
• goshuyuto

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, very cold hands and feet, nausea/vomiting
Notes: This headache may also appear at the very top of the head.
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
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Cinnamon Twig helps keep your skin and exterior warm.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches

Alternative Names:

• gui zhi ren shen tang
• cinnamon twig and ginseng combination
• Cassia Twig plus Ginseng Decoction
• kuei chih chia jen sheng tang
• keisi ninzin to
• keishininjinto

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
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Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, chronic headaches

Alternative Names:

• Pinellia, Ovate Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction
• Pinellia, Largehead Atractylodes and Tall Gastordia Decoction
• ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang
• Pan-hsia-pai-chu-tien-ma-tang
• pan hsia pai chu tien ma tang
• ban xia bai zhi tian ma tang
• ban xia bai shu tian ma tang
• hange byakuzyutu tenma to
• hange byakujutsu temma to

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, dizziness with heavy headedness, nausea/vomiting

Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol

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Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches, emotional distress

Alternative Names:

• chai hu gui zhi tang
• chai hu kuei chih tang
• Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction
• Bupleurum and Cassia Twig Decoction
• saiko keishi to

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
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Bupleurum unsticks your insides for when you feel stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress

Alternative Names:

• da chai hu tang
• ta chai hu tang
• Major Bupleurum Decoction
• dai saiko to

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
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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

Other Signs: dizziness, dizziness with heavy headedness, headaches, hot flashes
Notes: Especially effective on headaches or heavy headedness upon waking.
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
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Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

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

Alternative Names:

• chai hu gui jiang tang
• chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang
• Bupleurum Cassia Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
• Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
• chai hu kuei chih kan chiang tang
• saiko keisi kankyo to
• saiko keishikankyoto

Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, thirst/mouth dryness
Notes: Extreme hot flashes or night sweats
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep,
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
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Fu ling helps excrete urine and extra fluids.

Mentioned in these formula finders: chronic headaches, urinary disorders

Alternative Names:

• Poria Powder with Five Herbs
• wu ling san
• Poria Five Powder
• gorei san
• Five Lings Formula

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, swelling with a tendency toward edema, thirst/mouth dryness, nausea/vomiting
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura)
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination), Incontinence
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Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), osteoporosis, urinary disorders, women’s health

Alternative Names:

• tao he cheng qi tang
• Peach Kernel Qi-Infusing Decoction
• Peach Kernel Purgative Decoction
• tao ho cheng chi tang
• tao ho zheng ji tang
• tokaku zyoki to
• tokakujokito

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes, tendency to constipation
Notes: Also applicable to bladder infections, burning urination
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination)
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
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