The efficacy of Tianma
Disease description:
I've had insomnia for quite some time, and my doctor mentioned that Tianma (Gastrodia elata) can be used for treatment. I'd like to ask the doctor, what are the effects of Tianma?
As a commonly used traditional Chinese herb, Gastrodia (Tianma) has multiple significant therapeutic effects, mainly including:
1. **Calming Liver-Wind and Arresting Spasms**: Gastrodia can alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms and convulsions caused by external wind pathogens, and effectively calm the nervous system.
2. **Regulating Hyperactive Liver-Yang**: Excessive Liver-Yang may lead to symptoms like headache and dizziness. Gastrodia helps improve liver function and relieve these symptoms.
3. **Dispelling Wind and Promoting Circulation**: Gastrodia expels external wind pathogens, promotes the circulation of meridians, and is effective in treating conditions such as stroke, impaired limb movement, muscle and joint pain, and rheumatic pain.
4. **Sedative and Tranquilizing Effects**: By influencing the release of neurotransmitters and neuronal excitability, Gastrodia helps alleviate symptoms of anxiety, tension, and insomnia.
It is recommended to use Gastrodia appropriately under the guidance of a physician.