Head-Q is an empirical formula developed by herbalist Andrew Gaeddert to improve blood circulation and relieve inflammation. Chiang huo (qiang huo), angelica (bai zhi), siler (fang feng), and kao pen (gao ben) are wind-relieving herbs that are traditionally used for upper body pain. Ligusticum (chuan xiong) is one of the premier herbs and is used to treat headache and migraine. Vitex (man jing zi) clears heat and reduces eye pressure. Feverfew, a Western herb in the Chrysanthemum family, has been researched at the London Migraine Center as a preventive for migraines. Curcuma (yu jin) regulates qi and invigorates blood. Magnolia bark (hou po) drains dampness and brings qi downward.
Magnolia bark (hou po), Chiang-huo rhizome (qiang huo), Angelica root (bai zhi), Ligusticum root (chuan xiong), Siler root (fang feng), Angelica pubescens root (du huo), Vitex fruit (man jing zi), Kao-pen root and rhizome (gao ben), Curcuma tuber (yu jin), Feverfew herb (Tanacitum parthenium)