Toothache Remedy 牙痛方
Herbs：
- Twotooth Achyranches Root 牛膝
- Lipiope Root 麦冬
- Common Anemarrhena Rhizome知母
- Processed Rehmannia Root 熟地黄
This tea makes a good remedy for toothache caused by “Yin” deficiency, which leads to the ascendance of “stomach-fire,” which causes heat and dryness in the oral cavity.
More info about the Herbs:
1. Twotooth Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi, 牛膝):
- Symptoms: Joint pain, lower back pain, and menstrual disorders.
- Benefits: This herb is commonly used to invigorate blood circulation, strengthen tendons and bones, and guide blood downward. It is often used to treat arthritis, lower back pain, and dysmenorrhea.
2. Liriope Root (Mai Men Dong, 麦冬):
- Symptoms: Dry cough, dry throat, and irritability.
- Benefits: Liriope Root nourishes the Yin, moistens the lungs, and relieves dry symptoms. It effectively treats dry coughs, dry throat, and other conditions related to Yin deficiency, particularly in the lungs and stomach.
3. Common Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu, 知母):
- Symptoms: High fever, night sweats, and irritability.
Benefits: Anemarrhena Rhizome is known for clearing heat and draining fire, particularly in cases of excess lung and stomach heat. It treats symptoms like high fever, night sweats, and thirst, often associated with Yin deficiency and heat.
4. Processed Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang, 熟地黄):
- Symptoms: Dizziness, tinnitus, and weakness in the lower back and knees.
- Benefits: Processed Rehmannia Root nourishes the blood, tonifies the Yin, and strengthens the kidneys. It is often prescribed for conditions related to Yin and blood deficiency, such as anaemia, dizziness, tinnitus, and chronic fatigue.
