China – Relieve Interior Wind 60T

Description

Relieve Internal Wind is from “Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine” written by Zhang Xichun in 1924. The formula has the effects of quenching the Liver Wind, nourishing Yin and calming down Yang. It is for the treatment of so-called syndromes of “Excessive Yang and Fire punch upward”, or “excessive Liver Yang of upper part of the body, and Deficiency Kidney Yin of lower part of the body”. The syndromes are characterized by dizziness & vertigo, tinnitus, feeling hot or pain in the brain, restlessness, drunken complexion; or the limbs become gradually numb and weak, or the mouth gradually becomes skewed, and even dizziness and tumbling, stroke syncope, hemiplegia. It refers to the modern disease names “hypertension” and “cerebrovascular accident” (cerebral thrombosis, cerebral overflow).

Relieve Internal Wind is a common choice for the treatment of hypertension, chronic headache and migraine and can also be used for preventing stroke or be used during or after a stroke.

Not suitable for low blood pressure.

Ingredients:

Each tablet contains a blend of traditional Chinese herbs (based on the formula Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang):

• Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (Niu Xi)

• Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis (Gou Teng)

• Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (Zhi Mu)

• Scrophulariae Radix (Xuan Shen)

• Paeoniae Radix Alba (Bai Shao)

• Toosendan Fructus (Chuan Lian Zi)

• Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shan Yao)

• Scutellariae Radix (Huang Qin)

• Chrysanthemi Flos (Ju Hua)

• Phellodendri Cortex (Huang Bo / Guan Huang Bo)

• Rehmanniae Radix (Di Huang)

• Asparagi Radix (Tian Dong)

• Gardeniae Fructus (Zhi Zi)

• Gastrodiae Rhizoma (Tian Ma)

• Ostreae Concha (Mu Li – oyster shell)

Benefits:

• Helps reduce dizziness and vertigo by calming internal “wind” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

• May assist in lowering high blood pressure by balancing “Liver Yang rising” patterns.

• Supports relief from chronic headaches and migraines.

• Helps calm the nervous system, which may reduce tremors, spasms, or muscle twitching.

• May support stroke recovery and neurological stability (used traditionally under practitioner guidance).

• Helps ease tinnitus (ringing in the ears) associated with imbalance.

• Supports circulatory health and improves overall stability in the body.

• Nourishes Yin (body fluids and foundational energy), helping to address underlying deficiencies contributing to symptoms.

Other Information:

• Traditional formula name:
  Known as Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (镇肝熄风汤), a classical TCM formula used to calm internal “Liver Wind” and subdue rising Yang energy.

• Primary TCM function:

  • Quenches Liver Wind (reduces dizziness, tremors, instability)

  • Nourishes Yin (supports underlying deficiency)

  • Calms excessive Yang rising (linked to headaches and high blood pressure)

• Typical dosage:

  • Usually 2 tablets twice daily, or as directed by a practitioner.

• Pack size:

  • 60 tablets per bottle.

• Common modern uses (based on TCM patterns):

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)

  • Chronic headaches or migraines

  • Dizziness and vertigo

  • Tinnitus (ringing in ears)

  • Numbness or weakness in limbs

  • Support during or after stroke recovery

• Not suitable for:

  • Individuals with low blood pressure (important caution).

• When it’s typically used (TCM pattern):

  • “Liver Yang rising” or “internal wind” patterns, often linked to:

    • Stress or emotional tension

    • Long-term imbalance

    • Underlying Yin deficiency

• Product type:

  • Herbal TCM formulation (plant + mineral ingredients).

  • Usually non-animal based, though some formulas may include mineral substances like oyster shell.

• Storage:

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

  • Keep container tightly closed and out of reach of children.

• Precautions:

  • Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication.

  • Best used under guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner, especially for conditions like hypertension or neurological symptoms.

Brief History:

Relieve Interior Wind is based on the classical Traditional Chinese Medicine formula Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang, which was developed in the early 20th century by renowned physician Zhang Xichun. He was known for integrating traditional Chinese herbal medicine with more modern medical thinking of his time.

The formula was created to treat conditions described in TCM as “Liver Yang rising generating internal wind,” a pattern associated with symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, and high blood pressure. It was especially valued for addressing more serious imbalances affecting the nervous system and circulation.

Over time, this formula became widely used in Chinese medicine for managing hypertension, vertigo, and neurological conditions, and it remains a well-known prescription in modern TCM practice. Products like Relieve Interior Wind provide this traditional formula in a convenient tablet form, making it more accessible for everyday use outside of traditional decoctions.

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