Formulas that Expel Wind (治风剂)

Wind in TCM is either External (invading the surface, often with Cold or Heat) or Internal (arising from Liver patterns — particularly Liver Yang rising, Liver Wind moving, or Blood deficiency Wind). This category covers Internal Wind formulas; External Wind is covered under Release the Exterior.

Sub-categories

1. Disperse External Wind — covered in Release Exterior; some overlap (Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San)
2. Extinguish Internal Wind — Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang, Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang
3. Da Ding Feng Zhu — for Wind from severe Yin depletion

Representative formulas in this category

1. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin — Liver Yang rising / hypertension
2. Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San — External Wind headache
3. Da Ding Feng Zhu — Wind from severe Yin depletion (late-stage)

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When this category is used

Formulas that Expel Wind are typically prescribed for: hypertension, tremor, dizziness, post-stroke hemiplegia, migraine, tic disorders, vertigo from Liver Wind. The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

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