Ligusticum Root (Gaoben)
Dispels wind-cold-damp, relieves pain.
Overview
Gaoben is acrid-warm—dispels wind-cold-damp, relieves pain—often for vertex headache patterns in formulas.
Nature & meridians
Acrid, warm; Urinary Bladder channel.
Key ideas
- Vertex headache: wind-cold type differentiation.
- Painful obstruction: combined wind-damp strategies.
Aromatherapy notes
Avoid with blood deficiency or rising Liver yang headache; keep aroma light.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.