Gastrodia Stewed Fish Head
Ingredients
- Gastrodia (tianma) 10 g
- Fresh bighead carp head 1
- Ginger 3 slices
Principle
Tianma calms wind and unblocks collaterals; fish head tonifies deficiency. Double-boiled to support liver–kidney and ease dizziness in cervical artery–related patterns.
Effects & uses
Liver–kidney deficiency—dizziness, tinnitus, neck discomfort (pattern differentiation required).
Method
- Place tianma, fish head, and ginger in a steamer pot with water; double-boil until done; season.
How to use
- With meals every other day as tolerated.
Caution
Avoid during febrile cold. Food-care only.
Source
CNR; hospital nursing diet guides for cervical obstruction (项痹). Pending verification.

