Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History This formula is cited in the Chinese medical text entitled New Significance of Patterns and Treatment in Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi). It is focused on calming the Liver and extinguishing wind patterns.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To enhance this formula's action for calming the Liver and reducing pathogenic heat, dizziness, tremor and headache, and to enhance mineral content, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added organic Nettle Leaf and organic Horsetail standardized extract. Due to abalone's endangered status, magnesium and calcium were substituted for the traditional Abalone Shell (Shi Jue Ming).

Organic Content
22% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Wiry. Rapid.

Tongue
Red.

Chinese Medical Actions
Calms the Liver. Extinguishes wind. Clears heat. Invigorates the Blood. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.

Indications
Headache. Dizziness and vertigo. Tinnitus. Blurred vision. A sensation of heat rushing to the head. Insomnia with dream-disturbed sleep. In severe cases: Numbness, twitching and spasms in the extremities. Hemiplegia.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Organic Motherwort Herb 265 mg Organic Nettle Leaf 225 mg Poria Sclerotium (fu ling) 5:1 Extract 191 mg Uncaria Rhynchophylla Stem (gou teng) 5:1 Extract 191 mg Cyathula Root (chuan niu xi) 5:1 Extract 183 mg Loranthus Twig & Leaf (sang ji sheng) 5:1 Extract 172 mg Fo-ti Stem (ye jiao teng) 5:1 Extract 152 mg Baikal Skullcap Root (huang qin) 5:1 Extract 133 mg Eucommia Bark (du zhong) 5:1 Extract 133 mg Gardenia Fruit (zhi zi) 5:1 Extract 133 mg Gastrodia Rhizome (tian ma) 5:1 Extract 133 mg Calcium (as calcium carbonate) 113 mg Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 113 mg Horsetail Shoots 2.6% Silica (3mg) 113 mg
This formula is 22% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, soy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
None.

Modifying Herbs

Nettle Leaf: Nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat rheumatism, eczema, arthritis, gout and anemia. Its use as a treatment for prostate problems is relatively recent.

Nettle has a taste of SALTY, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Nettle, known to be rich in chlorophyll and minerals, is used for anemia and weak blood and has shown anti-allergic properties in hay fever. In tea form it is taken for urinary problems such as cystitis and gravel. Nettle increases the excretion of uric acid and is used internally or externally for arthritis and rheumatism. Nettle Leaf is slightly diuretic, as well as cleansing and hemostatic. The rhizomes are often blended with saw palmetto to alleviate inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland. Nettle Leaf is extremely nutritious, containing large amounts of vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and a complete protein. The greens can be used to help build the blood in cases of blood deficiency with fatigue and are useful during pregnancy. After steaming, the stinging properties are completely destroyed.

Some studies are beginning to confirm that certain traditional uses of Nettle have scientific validity, particularly in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and osteoarthritis and used in conjunction with anti-inflammatory medications for BPH. Recent laboratory studies are offering plausible explanations for why Nettle might help rheumatoid arthritis.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for Nettle Leaf.

To review recent clinical research on Nettle Leaf click on the PubMed link listed below:

Phytotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Extracts from fruits of saw palmetto (Sabal serrulata) and roots of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica): viable alternatives in the medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and associated lower urinary tracts symptoms.

Horsetail Shoots: Since it was first recommended by the Roman physician Galen, several cultures have employed Horsetail as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, arthritis, bleeding ulcers, and tuberculosis.

Horsetail has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of NEUTRAL.

Horsetail, also known as shavegrass, is valuable for its high silica content, which makes it useful for strengthening and regenerating connective tissues.

Horsetail is recommended for strengthening the hair and nails and for speeding the healing of bones. It is also beneficial for urinary tract infections. Although it is considered a mild diuretic, Horsetail is used for incontinence and bedwetting in children because of its astringency. Horsetail helps reduce inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate. It is commonly used in Chinese medicine to reduce irritation and redness of the eyes. Externally, Horsetail poultices are applied for bleeding wounds, rheumatism, fractures and sprains.

Horsetail is contraindicated in cardiac or kidney dysfunction. Consumption of fresh Horsetail is reported to lead to thiamine deficiency. Horsetail extract is safe to use because the thiaminase is broken down.

The diuretic effects of Horsetail may enhance the toxic effects of digoxin, a medication used to treat irregular heart rhythms and congestive heart failure. For this reason, people taking digoxin should not take Horsetail without first consulting a healthcare provider.

To review recent clinical research on Horsetail click on the PubMed link listed below:

Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of the hydroalcoholic extract of stems from Equisetum arvense L. in mice.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg