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Chronic Headaches Formula Finder

 

chrohea 177x300 Chronic Headaches Formula FinderSevere headaches that arise suddenly or headaches that worsen steadily can indicate conditions that require immediate medical attention.

However chronic headaches often respond well to herbal treatments. Because of the long-term nature of chronic headaches, long-term use of these herbal formulas are encouraged. These are not aspirin that you take when a headache appears, most are taken to regulate those conditions that give rise to frequent headaches.

There is a cumulative effect with herbal medicines, and while the efficacy is slowly working on your headaches, you may see other symptoms (see self-test) improve as well. Give these formulas at least 3 weeks to see if they’re working for you.

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Evodia Combination (wu zhu yu tang)

 

Details of Evodia Combination
wu.zhu.yu.961 Evodia Combination (wu zhu yu tang)

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
  • Goshūyu-tō
  • 呉茱萸湯
  • ごしゅうとう
  • TJ31; TJ-31; TJ 31

Benefits

  • regulates digestion
  • supports intestinal health
  • maintains stomach functions
  • This formula has a particular affinity for the Liver channel, which connects to the very top of the head. As such, this formula is used for pains anywhere along the trajectory of that channel, including the very top of the head (or “north pole” as I like to call it).
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder

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Cinnamon and Ginseng Decoction (gui zhi ren shen tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Ginseng Decoction
gui.zhi.96 Cinnamon and Ginseng Decoction (gui zhi ren shen tang)

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
  • Keishi-ninjin-tō
  • 桂枝人参湯
  • けいしにんじんとう
  • TJ82; TJ-82; TJ 82

Benefits

  • regulates digestion
  • supports intestinal health
  • maintains stomach functions
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder

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Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination (ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang)

 

Details of Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination
ban.xia.96 Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination (ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang)

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
  • Hange-byakujutsu-tenma-tō
  • 半夏白朮天麻湯
  • はんげびゃくじゅつてんまとう
  • T37; T-37; T 37

Benefits

  • regulates digestion
  • supports intestinal health
  • maintains stomach functions
  • supports mental clarity
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

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Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination (chai hu gui zhi tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination
chai.hu.962 Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination (chai hu gui zhi tang)

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
  • chai-hu-gui-zhi-tang
  • Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction
  • Bupleurum and Cassia Twig Decoction
  • saiko-keishi-to
  • saiko keishi to
  • Saiko-keishi-tō
  • 柴胡桂枝湯
  • さいこけいしとう
  • TJ10; TJ-10; TJ 10

Benefits

  • relaxes tense muscles that cause a sense of dull stuffiness in the upper abdomen
  • promotes blood flow in the head, relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder

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Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

 

Details of Major Bupleurum Combination
chai.hu.963 Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

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
  • Da-Chai-Hu-Tang
  • Dai-saiko-to
  • Daisaikoto
  • Dai-saiko-tō
  • 大柴胡湯
  • だいさいことう
  • TJ8; TJ-8; TJ 8
  • dà chái hú wán
  • 大柴胡丸

Benefits

  • relaxes tense muscles that cause a sense of dull stuffiness in the upper abdomen.
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

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Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

 

Details of Gambir Formula
gou.teng.961 Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

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

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Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination (chai hu gui jiang tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination
chai.hu.964 Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination (chai hu gui jiang tang)

Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

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

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
  • Saiko-keishi-kankyō-tō
  • 柴胡桂枝乾姜湯
  • さいこけいしかんきょうとう
  • TJ11; TJ-11; TJ 11

Benefits

  • normalizes organ systems that are affected by stress or the menstrual cycle
  • regulates the heartbeat
  • calms the startle response
  • regulates fluid metabolism
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder

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Hoelen Five Herb Formula (wu ling san)

 

Details of Hoelen Five Herb Formula
fu.ling.961 Hoelen Five Herb Formula (wu ling san)

Fu ling helps excrete urine and extra fluids.

Mentioned in these formula finders
chronic headaches, urinary health

Alternative Names

  • Poria Powder with Five Herbs
  • wu ling san
  • Poria Five Powder
  • gorei san
  • Five Lings Formula
  • Gorei-san
  • 五苓散
  • ごれいさん
  • TJ17; TJ-17, TJ 17
  • wǔ líng sǎn wán
  • 五苓散丸

Benefits

  • supports digestive functions
  • regulates fluids in the stomach and intestines
  • regulates fluid metabolism in the entire body
  • promotes flow of fluids to the mouth for dry mouth
  • supports intestinal health and function
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • supports bladder health

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Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 

Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
tao.ren.96 Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

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), bone health, urinary health, 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
  • Tōkaku-jōki-tō
  • 桃核承気湯
  • とうかくじょうきとう
  • TJ61; TJ-61; TJ 61

Benefits

  • supports blood circulation
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates the flow of poop in the large intestine
  • regulates bladder functions
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol
  • regulates the menstrual cycle
  • supports vaginal health
  • relaxes pre-menstrual tension
  • supports bladder health
  • supports joint health
  • supports bone health

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