Headache






Prescription



Main formula



Chuan xiong cha tiao san


Ligusticum–Green Tea Regulating Powder. This formula is a very good for treating headache due to invasion of Wind-Cold. Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi 3–5g and Ge Gen Radix Puerariae 3–5g, etc., should be added to relieve the External symptoms.


Alternative formulas



Jing fang bai du san


Schizonepeta and Ledebouriella Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Toxin. This formula is better than the one above at dispelling the External Wind and eliminating the Cold so as to relieve the External symptoms in general; however, its effect on the headache is not sufficient, therefore, Bai Zhi Radix Angelicae Dahuricae 3g and Man Jing Zi Fructus Viticis 5g, etc., could be added to relieve the headache.


Ge gen tang


Pueraria Decoction. This formula is good for dispelling Wind-Cold, harmonising the collaterals and relieving the neck pain, mainly indicated in headache associated with much neck pain. Qiang Huo Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii 5g, Du Huo Radix Angelicae Pubescentis 3g and Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici Wallichii 3g could be added into the prescription to relieve the headache.


Gui zhi tang


Cinnamon Twig Decoction. This formula has functions which dispel Wind-Cold and relieve the External symptoms. When it is used to treat headache, Qiang Huo Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii 5g, Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici Wallichii 3g and Xi Xin Herba Asari 1g could be added to relieve the headache.


Patent remedy


Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan Ligusticum and Green Tea Regulating Pill.







Invasion of Wind-Heat



Symptoms and signs


Symptoms are distending headache with hot or burning feeling, fever, an aversion to wind, red face and eyes, thirst, nasal obstruction, a runny nose with a yellow discharge, a sore throat, constipation, a red tip of the tongue and a yellow coating, a superficial and rapid pulse.


Principle of treatment


Dispel the Wind, clear the Heat and relieve the headache.



Invasion of Wind-Damp



Symptoms and signs


Symptoms and signs of invasion of Wind-Damp are acute occurrence of headache with a heavy sensation, a feeling as though the head is wrapped in a piece of cloth, an aversion to cold, slight fever, lassitude, a sense of fullness in the chest, generalised body pain with a sensation of heaviness, a poor appetite, a sense of fullness in the stomach, a white and greasy tongue coating and a slippery and superficial pulse.


Principle of treatment


Dispel the Wind, eliminate the Damp and relieve the headache.



Invasion of Toxic Fire



Symptoms and signs


Severe headache that is sharp or with a sense of distension and hot or burning, a red face or even swollen face and eyes, high fever, thirst, irritability or even coma, a stiff neck, convulsion, delirium, constipation, deep yellow urine, a dark reddish purple tongue and a rapid pulse are the signs and symptoms of this condition.


Principle of treatment


Clear the Heat, reduce the fever, remove the Toxin, cool the Blood and relieve the headache.



Stagnation of Liver-Qi



Symptoms and signs


Symptoms are gradual occurrence of headache, sensation of pressure and tension in the head, which starts or gets worse under stress or emotional disturbance, depression, distension and pain in the hypochondriac region, dizziness, irregular menstruation, a poor appetite or excessive eating, a thin and white tongue coating and a wiry pulse.

Jun 19, 2016 | Posted by in PAIN MEDICINE | Comments Off on Headache

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