Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan Teapills – Plum Flower
Gastrodia & Uncaria Traditional Formula | 200 Teapills | Ready to Use
Feeling dizzy, easily irritated, restless at night, or experiencing a sensation of pressure or heat rising toward the head? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these signs may sometimes occur together as part of a pattern described as Liver Yang rising with internal Wind.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan (天麻鉤藤丸), also known as Gastrodia Uncaria Pills, is a traditional 11-ingredient Chinese herbal formula. It includes Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata rhizome) and Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla twig & thorn) along with nine supporting ingredients traditionally selected to calm rising Yang and internal Wind, clear Heat, and support overall balance.
In simple terms: This formula is traditionally considered when feelings such as dizziness, head pressure, irritability, restless sleep, or sensations of heat rising upward occur together as part of the same TCM pattern.
What Does “Liver Yang Rising with Internal Wind” Mean?
If you are new to Chinese herbs, terms such as “Liver Yang” and “internal Wind” can sound confusing. These are traditional TCM concepts and do not mean that something is physically moving inside the body.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang is associated with warmth, movement, and activity. When Yang is described as rising too strongly toward the upper part of the body, TCM practitioners may look for a combination of signs involving the head, emotions, and sleep.
Traditional descriptions of this type of pattern may include:
- Dizziness or a spinning sensation
- Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
- Irritability or feeling easily agitated
- Restless or dream-disturbed sleep
- Facial flushing or sensations of heat rising toward the head
- Ringing sensations in the ears
The combination matters. Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan is not traditionally selected because someone occasionally feels dizzy, has one headache, or has a poor night's sleep. TCM formula selection is based on the complete pattern of signs and symptoms.
Product Details at a Glance
- Product: Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan
- Chinese: 天麻鉤藤丸
- English Name: Gastrodia Uncaria Pills
- Brand: Plum Flower
- Form: Teapills
- Count: 200 teapills
- Formula: Traditional 11-ingredient Chinese herbal formula
- Preparation: Ready to use; no brewing required
- Standard Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily
- Approximate Supply: About 8 days at standard label dosage
What's in Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan?
Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan contains 11 traditional ingredients. Two of the best-known herbs are Tian Ma (Gastrodia) and Gou Teng (Uncaria), but this is a complete multi-ingredient formula rather than simply a combination of those two herbs.
The remaining ingredients are included according to traditional Chinese herbal formulation principles, with different ingredients traditionally used to calm rising Yang and Wind, clear Heat, support the Liver and Kidney systems, encourage downward movement, and settle restlessness.
| Pin Yin | Ingredient | Traditional Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shi Jue Ming (Duan) | Haliotis diversicolor Shell (Toasted) | Traditionally used to anchor rising Yang. |
| Sang Ji Sheng | Taxillus chinensis Stem & Leaf | Traditionally used to support the Liver and Kidney systems. |
| Gou Teng | Uncaria rhynchophylla Twig & Thorn | Traditionally used to calm Liver Wind and rising Yang. |
| Ye Jiao Teng | Polygonum multiflorum Stem | Traditionally included to calm the Spirit and support restful sleep. |
| Fu Ling | Poria cocos Sclerotium | Traditionally included as a supporting and harmonizing ingredient. |
| Yi Mu Cao | Leonurus japonicus Herb | Traditionally associated with supporting Blood movement. |
| Tian Ma | Gastrodia elata Rhizome | One of the principal herbs traditionally used to calm internal Wind. |
| Zhi Zi | Gardenia jasminoides Fruit | Traditionally included for its Heat-clearing role. |
| Huang Qin | Scutellaria baicalensis Root | Traditionally included to clear Heat within the formula. |
| Du Zhong (Yan) | Eucommia ulmoides Bark (Salt-Fried) | Traditionally used to support the Liver and Kidney systems. |
| Chuan Niu Xi | Cyathula officinalis Root | Traditionally used to guide the actions of the formula downward. |
Other Ingredients
Maltose, microcrystalline cellulose, hydrated magnesium silicate, activated carbon, and China wax.
Always check the bottle label because manufacturers may update product information.
Why Teapills & How Do I Use Them?
Preparing an 11-ingredient traditional formula from individual herbs would require sourcing each ingredient, measuring them, preparing a decoction, simmering the herbs, and straining the finished liquid.
Teapills eliminate that daily preparation. The complete Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan formula has already been combined into small pills that are swallowed with water.
There is no measuring, brewing, simmering, or straining required.
Standard Directions: Take 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Approximate Supply: At the standard label dosage of 24 teapills per day, one bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Follow the product label unless your qualified healthcare professional or Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner has provided different instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan traditionally used for?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan is traditionally associated with patterns described as Liver Yang rising with internal Wind. Traditional pattern descriptions may involve combinations of dizziness, head discomfort, irritability, restless sleep, flushing, or ringing sensations in the ears.
Is Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan just Gastrodia and Uncaria?
No. Although Tian Ma (Gastrodia) and Gou Teng (Uncaria) are important ingredients, Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan is a complete 11-ingredient traditional formula.
Why do I take 8 teapills at a time?
Teapills are small pills designed to provide a traditional multi-ingredient formula in prepared form. The manufacturer's standard directions for this Plum Flower product are 8 teapills, 3 times daily.
Do I swallow the teapills?
Yes. Swallow the teapills with water according to the product directions. They do not need to be brewed, dissolved, or prepared as tea.
How long does one bottle last?
At the standard directions of 8 teapills three times daily, 24 teapills are used per day. A 200-count bottle therefore provides approximately 8 days.
Can Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan be used during pregnancy?
Mayway lists this formula as contraindicated during pregnancy.
Can I take Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan with medications or supplements?
If you take prescription medications or other supplements, are nursing, have a medical condition, or are receiving medical treatment, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal products.
How should I store the teapills?
Keep the bottle tightly closed and follow the storage instructions on the product label. Protect herbal products from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan Research
Tian Ma Gou Teng formulas have appeared in published scientific research examining traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Research has included Gastrodia-Uncaria preparations and related formula combinations, but studies may use different forms, dosages, or preparations than this Plum Flower teapill product.
Published research should therefore not be interpreted as evidence that this particular product diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents disease.
- Gastrodia-Uncaria Formula Clinical Research – PubMed
- Systematic Review of Tian Ma Gou Teng Formula Research – PubMed
- Gastrodia and Uncaria Traditional Formula Research – PubMed
These research links are provided for educational purposes. Research involving granules, decoctions, individual ingredients, observational data, laboratory models, or specific clinical populations does not establish that this teapill product will produce the same results.
Ready-to-Use Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan
If Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan is the traditional formula you are looking for, Plum Flower teapills provide the complete 11-ingredient combination in a convenient, ready-to-use form without the measuring, simmering, and straining involved in preparing the individual ingredients.
200 Teapills | Plum Flower | 8 Teapills 3 Times Daily | No Brewing Required
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Important: Traditional use descriptions are provided for educational purposes and are based on Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
