Gastrodia and Goji Berry Drink
Ingredients
- Dried gastrodia (tianma) 5–10g
- Goji berries (gouqizi) 10–15g
Principle
Gastrodia stops wind, subdues liver yang, and dispels wind; goji nourishes liver and kidney and benefits essence and vision. One calms liver wind, the other nourishes liver-kidney yin—for dizziness with liver-kidney yin deficiency plus liver yang rising (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
Suitable for dizziness, dry eyes, insomnia with many dreams, and restlessness; Hunan Provincial Hospital of TCM materials note possible sleep and liver-kidney support. Also cited for hypertension with liver-kidney yin deficiency (syndrome differentiation required). “Cerebral hypoperfusion” is a lay term—underlying cause must be clarified. Not a substitute for drug therapy.
Method
- Wash gastrodia and goji; decoct in water—bring to a boil then simmer 10–15 minutes; drink warm as tea (hot steep alone is insufficient; active constituents need decocting).
How to use
- Warm tea substitute. Dried gastrodia should not exceed 10g daily; avoid prolonged continuous use.
Caution
Not for qi-blood deficiency with shortness of breath and fatigue. Not for internal heat with red eyes, dry stools, bitter taste, and dry throat. Elderly, pregnant, bradycardia, or hypotension—avoid long-term high doses. Persistent dizziness requires medical care. Daily dietary prescription; not a substitute for medication.
Source
Compiled from China Medical Information Platform (goji five-flavor congee, gastrodia chicken soup), Hunan Provincial Hospital of TCM gastrodia–goji drink, Beijing Hospital of Integrated TCM yin-nourishing liver-calming formulas, etc. To be manually verified.