Stress Headaches, Tension, Autonomic Imbalance — Gyogamdan (Cyperus Formula) for Restoring Water-Up/Fire-Down Balance
Hansarang Korean Medicine Clinic (Daerim, Seoul) introduces Gyogamdan , a Cyperus-based formula used for stress headaches, tension-type headaches, and autonomic imbalance . In Korean medicine, recurring stress pain is often linked to qi stagnation and a disrupted water-up/fire-down balance rather than a “head-only” problem. What Causes Stress Headaches in Korean Medicine? Emotional overload can stagnate qi ( gi-ul ), tightening the chest and upsetting digestion. Heat then rises to the head, leading to heaviness, pressure, or throbbing pain. Addressing flow and balance—not just pain—becomes essential. Key Herb: Cyperus rotundus (Xiangfu) Unblocks stagnant qi to ease chest tightness, poor appetite, and stress-induced pain. Supports autonomic balance : calms sympathetic overdrive and promotes parasympathetic recovery. Improves head circulation by relaxing stress-related vascular tension. What Is in Gyogamdan? Gyogamdan is typically composed of Cyperus (Xiangfu) a...