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Chronic Headaches Formula Finder

 

Severe 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's spicy nature benefits the head, stomach, and genitals.

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 and Ginseng Decoction (gui zhi ren shen tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Ginseng Decoction
Gui Zhi helps keep your skin and exterior warm.

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

 

Details of Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination
Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

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 and Cinnamon Combination (chai hu gui zhi tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

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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Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

 

Details of Major Bupleurum Combination
Bupleurum unsticks your insides for when you feel stuck.

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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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

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

 

Details of Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination
Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

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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Hoelen Five Herb Formula (wu ling san)

 

Details of Hoelen Five Herb Formula

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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Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 

Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

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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