INGREDIENTS

Each pill contains the equiv. to dry:

 

Sicklepod, seed 43.6mg

Mulberry Mistletoe, twig 43.6mg

White Peony, root 34.9mg

Corn Silk, stigma 34.9mg

Wolfporia, fruit 34.9mg

Chrysanthemum, flower 26.2mg

Amur Cork Tree, bark 26.2mg

Ox Knee, root 26.2mg

Glossy Privet, fruit 26.2mg

Gambir, branch 26.2mg

Monkey Grass, tuber 26.2mg

Water Plantain, rhiz. 26.2mg

 

 

Store below 30°C

Contains 200 x 200mg pills.

AUSTL 177402

Made in Australia. (Logo)

 

Indications: high blood pressure, banding headaches, dizziness.

Actions: Nourish the kidneys, calm the liver, bring down the blood pressure.

Dosage: 12 - 15 pills two times per day near food. Safe for long-term use.

Use with Water of Life, Graceful Ageing or Clear the Way for best results. 

Treat more, not less. Treat sooner, rather than later.

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Jing Ya Fang – "High Blood Pressure"

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Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure Through Better Circulation, Healthier Blood Vessels and Calmer Physiology

A traditional Chinese herbal formula used to support healthy blood pressure, improve vascular function, calm nervous system activity and protect the heart, kidneys and blood vessels from the effects of long-term hypertension.

 

What is Jing Ya Fang?

High blood pressure is often called "the silent killer."

Unlike many illnesses, it may produce no warning signs at all.

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Many people feel perfectly well while elevated blood pressure quietly places increasing strain on the:

• heart

• arteries

• kidneys

• brain

• eyes

 

Over many years, this extra pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and vascular dementia.

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Chinese medicine has long recognised that healthy circulation depends not only on the heart, but also on the condition of the blood vessels, the kidneys, body fluids and the nervous system.

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Jing Ya Fang was developed to support these systems together.

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At Chiron Medical we simply call it "High Blood Pressure."

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Because rather than treating a single number on a blood pressure machine, the formula aims to support the physiology that allows healthy blood pressure regulation.

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More Than Lowering Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is influenced by many factors.

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Healthy arteries.

Healthy kidneys.

Healthy nervous system regulation.

Healthy circulation.

Healthy fluid balance.

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When one or more of these systems become impaired, blood pressure may gradually rise.

Jing Ya Fang was designed to support these systems together.

Its philosophy is not simply to reduce pressure.

Its goal is to help restore healthy cardiovascular balance.

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Why We Call It "High Blood Pressure"

High blood pressure often develops slowly.

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Many people experience:

• headaches

• dizziness

• flushing

• neck tension

• poor sleep

• irritability

 

Others experience no symptoms at all.

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The condition is frequently discovered only during a routine medical examination.

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Jing Ya Fang has traditionally been used to support healthy vascular function while calming the body's tendency towards excessive internal tension.

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What Is It Traditionally Used For?

Traditionally this formula is used where excessive internal Yang, Liver activity, fluid imbalance and vascular tension contribute to elevated blood pressure.

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In modern practice it is commonly considered as supportive care for:

• mild to moderate hypertension (under medical supervision)

• vascular tension

• stress-related blood pressure elevation

• headaches associated with hypertension

• dizziness

• cardiovascular health

• healthy ageing

 

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The Herbs That Make the Formula

 

Blood pressure is not controlled by the heart alone. It reflects the combined function of healthy arteries, balanced fluid regulation, efficient kidney function and a nervous system capable of adjusting vascular tone from moment to moment. When one or more of these systems become chronically overloaded, blood pressure gradually begins to rise.

 

Jiang Ya Fang was developed to support these interconnected systems. Rather than targeting a single pathway, the formula combines herbs that help relax blood vessels, improve circulation, regulate fluid balance and protect the cardiovascular system from the long-term effects of elevated blood pressure.

 

Jue Ming Zi (Sicklepod Seed)

 

Traditional Role

Jue Ming Zi forms the foundation of the formula. Traditionally it was used when persistent vascular tension was accompanied by headaches, dizziness or visual disturbance, helping restore a calmer and more balanced circulation.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests mild antihypertensive effects through improved endothelial function and vascular relaxation. Studies also demonstrate antioxidant activity, lipid-lowering potential, protection against oxidative stress and support for healthy retinal and vascular circulation.

 

Sang Ji Sheng (Mulberry Mistletoe)

 

Traditional Role

Sang Ji Sheng strengthens the cardiovascular system while supporting healthy circulation throughout the body. Chinese physicians valued it for conditions where vascular health gradually declined with age.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates antihypertensive activity, endothelial protection, anti-inflammatory effects and improvements in vascular function. Experimental studies also suggest antioxidant activity and protection against vascular remodelling associated with chronic hypertension.

 

Bai Shao (White Peony Root)

 

Traditional Role

Bai Shao helps soften excessive tension within the body. Traditionally it was used where muscular tightness, emotional stress and vascular tension were thought to reinforce one another.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests vasodilatory activity, smooth muscle relaxation, anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant protection. Paeoniflorin, one of its principal constituents, has also demonstrated endothelial-protective and neuroregulatory actions.

 

Yu Mi Xu (Corn Silk)

 

Traditional Role

Yu Mi Xu supports one of the body's most important blood pressure regulators—the balance of fluid. By encouraging the gentle elimination of excess water, it helps reduce unnecessary circulatory load without placing excessive strain on the kidneys.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates mild diuretic activity together with renal protective effects, antioxidant activity and support for sodium excretion. Studies also suggest benefits for blood pressure regulation through improved kidney function and fluid homeostasis.

 

Fu Ling (Poria)

 

Traditional Role

Fu Ling complements Yu Mi Xu by supporting healthy fluid distribution while strengthening digestion and calming the nervous system. This balanced approach helps regulate fluid metabolism rather than simply increasing urine output.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests mild diuretic effects, immune modulation, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory properties and beneficial effects on the gut microbiome. Experimental studies also demonstrate anxiolytic activity that may indirectly support healthy cardiovascular regulation.

 

Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower)

 

Traditional Role

Ju Hua has traditionally been used when elevated blood pressure is accompanied by headaches, dizziness or tired, strained eyes. It provides a gentle calming influence on the upper circulation.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and endothelial-protective activity together with antihypertensive potential. Flavonoids within Ju Hua have also shown benefits for vascular function and protection against oxidative injury.

 

Huang Bai (Amur Cork Tree Bark)

 

Traditional Role

Persistent vascular inflammation gradually reduces the flexibility of healthy arteries. Huang Bai helps reduce this chronic inflammatory burden while supporting long-term cardiovascular health.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects together with endothelial protection. Berberine and related alkaloids have shown beneficial effects on glucose metabolism, lipid regulation, vascular inflammation and nitric oxide signalling.

 

Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root)

 

Traditional Role

Niu Xi promotes healthy circulation throughout the body while helping relieve the upward pressure traditionally associated with headaches and dizziness. It also supports healthy movement into the lower limbs.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests improvements in peripheral circulation, endothelial function and vascular protection together with anti-inflammatory effects. Experimental studies also indicate potential antihypertensive activity and benefits for microvascular function.

 

Nu Zhen Zi (Glossy Privet Fruit)

 

Traditional Role

Nu Zhen Zi provides long-term nourishment and protection for the cardiovascular system. Traditionally it was selected where age-related decline contributed to chronic vascular disease.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates antioxidant, hepatoprotective and immune-modulating activity together with cardiovascular protective effects. Studies also suggest protection against endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress associated with ageing.

 

Gou Teng (Uncaria Stem with Hooks)

 

Traditional Role

Gou Teng is one of Chinese medicine's classic herbs for excessive vascular tension. Traditionally it was used when elevated blood pressure was accompanied by headaches, dizziness or neurological symptoms.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests antihypertensive activity through vasodilation, calcium-channel modulation and regulation of sympathetic nervous system activity. Additional studies demonstrate neuroprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects together with improvements in cerebral blood flow.

 

Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root)

 

Traditional Role

Longstanding hypertension places continual stress on blood vessels. Mai Men Dong helps protect and nourish vascular tissues while supporting healthy fluid balance throughout the body.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research demonstrates antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and endothelial-protective activity together with improvements in vascular function. Studies also suggest cardioprotective effects through reduced oxidative stress and support for myocardial metabolism.

 

Ze Xie (Water Plantain Rhizome)

 

Traditional Role

Ze Xie completes the formula by supporting healthy kidney function and fluid regulation. Together with Yu Mi Xu and Fu Ling, it helps maintain an appropriate circulating blood volume.

 

Biomedical Actions

Research suggests mild diuretic activity together with renal protection, lipid-lowering effects, antioxidant activity and support for vascular health. Experimental studies indicate benefits for cholesterol metabolism and protection against vascular injury.

 

How the Formula Works

Blood pressure is the product of several interacting physiological systems. The heart must pump efficiently, arteries must remain flexible, the kidneys must carefully regulate fluid volume and the nervous system must constantly adjust vascular tone in response to changing demands. When these systems become chronically dysregulated, blood pressure gradually rises and the cardiovascular system comes under increasing strain.

 

Chinese physicians recognised this complexity centuries before blood pressure could be measured. Rather than searching for a single cause, they observed that successful treatment required restoring balance across several interconnected body systems simultaneously.

 

Jiang Ya Fang reflects that philosophy. Some herbs help relax blood vessels and improve endothelial function. Others support healthy circulation or assist the kidneys in maintaining normal fluid balance. Several protect the cardiovascular system from chronic inflammatory and oxidative stress, while others help moderate excessive sympathetic nervous system activity that contributes to persistent vascular tension.

 

Modern research suggests these combined actions may support endothelial function, improve arterial compliance, regulate fluid homeostasis, reduce vascular inflammation and promote healthier autonomic control of blood pressure. Together they provide a broad physiological approach to cardiovascular health, supporting the heart, arteries and kidneys rather than focusing on blood pressure as an isolated number.

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What Does Modern Research Say?

Research into the constituent herbs has investigated their potential roles in:

 

Hypertension

Studies suggest supportive effects on:

• systolic blood pressure

• diastolic blood pressure

• vascular stiffness

• endothelial function

 

Cardiovascular Protection

Research demonstrates:

• antioxidant activity

• reduced vascular inflammation

• improved nitric oxide signalling

• endothelial protection

 

Healthy Ageing

Several herbs have also demonstrated:

• renal protection

• neuroprotective activity

• improved microcirculation

• metabolic support

Although more large-scale clinical trials are required, these findings are consistent with the traditional rationale of supporting healthy cardiovascular regulation.

 

Comparing the Chiron Medical Cardiovascular Formulas

Healthy circulation depends on more than blood pressure alone.

Each formula addresses a different aspect of cardiovascular health.

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Jing Ya Fang - High Blood Pressure - Elevated blood pressure and vascular tension - Supports healthy blood pressure regulation and vascular function

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - Clear the Way - Poor circulation and chronic Blood Stasis - Restores healthy circulation throughout the body

Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan - Sharp Stabbing Pain - Fixed pain caused by impaired circulation - Improves local circulation and relieves pain

Shi Quan Da Bu Tang - Restore the Blood - Recovery following illness with Blood deficiency - Rebuilds Blood and constitutional strength

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Energy Pills - Fatigue with cardiovascular weakness - Supports energy production and healthy circulation

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For Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners

 

Classical Pattern

Liver Yang Rising with underlying Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency, accompanied by fluid imbalance

Typical presentation:

• elevated blood pressure

• dizziness

• headaches

• tinnitus

• flushed face

• irritability

• wiry pulse

 

Formula Strategy

Jing Ya Fang:

• Calms rising Yang.

• Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin.

• Promotes healthy fluid metabolism.

• Supports vascular circulation.

• Protects cardiovascular function.

 

For Medical Doctors

 

Proposed Biomedical Actions

Current evidence suggests the constituent herbs may influence:

• endothelial nitric oxide production

• vascular tone

• oxidative stress

• inflammatory cytokines

• renal fluid regulation

• autonomic nervous system activity

 

Collectively these mechanisms may contribute to improved vascular compliance and cardiovascular health when used as part of an integrated treatment plan.

 

Potential Herb–Drug Considerations

Patients taking antihypertensive medications should monitor their blood pressure regularly, as herbal therapy may enhance blood pressure-lowering effects. Clinical supervision is recommended for individuals taking:

• ACE inhibitors

• angiotensin receptor blockers

• beta-blockers

• calcium channel blockers

• diuretics

• anticoagulants

Jing Ya Fang is not a substitute for prescribed antihypertensive medication. Any adjustment to medication should only be made by the patient's treating medical practitioner.

 

Looking Beyond the Numbers

 

A blood pressure reading is an important measurement.

But it is only one measurement.

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Healthy blood pressure depends on healthy arteries, healthy kidneys, healthy circulation and a well-regulated nervous system.

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That is why we call this formula "High Blood Pressure."

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Its purpose is not simply to chase a lower number on a monitor. Its purpose is to support the systems that allow the cardiovascular system to function smoothly, efficiently and for many years to come. In Chinese medicine, maintaining healthy circulation is one of the foundations of healthy ageing—and Jing Ya Fang embodies that philosophy.

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Key Takeaways

• Jing Ya Fang (High Blood Pressure) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy blood pressure by improving vascular function, regulating fluid balance and calming excessive cardiovascular tension.

• Rather than simply lowering blood pressure, the formula supports the health of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys and nervous system, helping restore the body's natural mechanisms for maintaining healthy circulation.

• The formula combines herbs that have demonstrated vasodilatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, endothelial-protective and mild diuretic actions in modern scientific research.

• Jing Ya Fang is frequently combined with other formulas depending on the underlying pattern:

  • Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Headaches & Migraines) for hypertension accompanied by headaches.

  • Wu Ling San (Fluid Retention) where excess fluid contributes to elevated blood pressure.

  • Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Liver Fire) when inflammatory Heat, flushing and irritability are present.

  • Qi Ju Di Huang Tang (Graceful Ageing) or Zuo Gui Wan when hypertension develops as part of the ageing process and Yin deficiency.

  • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Clear the Way) where impaired circulation and Blood Stasis contribute to vascular disease.

  • Wen Dan Tang (Angry Gallbladder) when metabolic dysfunction and Phlegm are prominent.

  • An Shen Ding Zhi Tang (The Chill Pill) when stress, anxiety and poor sleep contribute to elevated blood pressure.

• Jing Ya Fang is not a replacement for prescribed antihypertensive medication. It is intended to be prescribed by a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner as part of an integrated approach to cardiovascular health, alongside appropriate medical care, regular blood pressure monitoring and healthy lifestyle measures.

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Clinical Insights

 

Supporting the Different Causes of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is rarely caused by a single factor.

Some people have excessive vascular tension.

Others have chronic inflammation.

Some develop elevated blood pressure through stress, while others experience age-related changes affecting the blood vessels, kidneys or nervous system.

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For this reason, experienced practitioners frequently combine Jing Ya Fang (High Blood Pressure) with other formulas to address the underlying pattern contributing to hypertension.

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Rather than viewing hypertension as a single disease, Chinese medicine asks:

"What is driving this person's high blood pressure?"

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The answer determines which supporting formula is most appropriate.

 

Chronic Headaches and Migraines

Persistent high blood pressure is often accompanied by chronic headaches, neck tension or migraine.

Where headache becomes a dominant symptom, practitioners may combine:

• Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Headaches & Migraines)

This combination improves circulation through the head while relieving headache and muscular tension, without losing focus on long-term blood pressure regulation.

 

Pregnancy-Related Hypertension

Pregnancy presents unique cardiovascular and fluid regulation challenges.

Where fluid retention contributes to elevated blood pressure during pregnancy, practitioners may consider:

• Wu Ling San (Fluid Retention)

This combination supports healthy fluid metabolism while complementing Jing Ya Fang's effects on vascular regulation.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia are serious medical conditions requiring immediate obstetric supervision. Herbal medicine should only be prescribed by practitioners experienced in obstetric care and in consultation with the patient's obstetric team.

 

Persistent or Difficult-to-Control Hypertension

Where elevated blood pressure remains difficult to control despite treatment, practitioners may combine:

• Tian Ma Gou Teng Tang (Tremors & Trembles)

This classical formula further calms excessive Liver Yang, reduces vascular tension and supports healthy cerebral circulation.

The two formulas work synergistically:

• Jing Ya Fang supports the cardiovascular system.

• Tian Ma Gou Teng Tang helps calm excessive nervous system and vascular activity.

 

Hypertension with Liver Fire

Some people experience elevated blood pressure together with obvious inflammatory symptoms, including:

• severe headaches

• facial flushing

• red eyes

• bitter taste in the mouth

• irritability

• poor sleep

These features suggest excessive inflammatory Heat is contributing to the presentation.

Practitioners may combine:

• Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Liver Fire)

This combination addresses both elevated blood pressure and the underlying inflammatory pattern affecting the liver and vascular system.

 

Hypertension During Healthy Ageing

As we age, blood vessels gradually lose elasticity and the body's ability to regulate circulation changes.

Patients may also develop:

• dry eyes

• blurred vision

• reduced visual acuity

• dry mouth

• night sweats

• lower back weakness

• tinnitus

These features often indicate an underlying constitutional deficiency requiring more than blood pressure support alone.

Practitioners may combine:

• Qi Ju Di Huang Tang (Graceful Ageing)

While Jing Ya Fang supports healthy vascular regulation, Qi Ju Di Huang Tang nourishes the Liver and Kidneys while supporting healthy ageing of the eyes, nervous system and cardiovascular system.

 

Hypertension with Poor Circulation (Blood Stasis)

Some people develop high blood pressure alongside signs of impaired circulation.

They may experience:

• cold hands and feet

• chronic headaches

• chest tightness

• fixed or stabbing pain

• poor recovery after injury

• a dusky complexion

These features suggest restricted circulation is contributing to the cardiovascular picture.

Practitioners may combine:

• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Clear the Way)

By improving microcirculation while Jing Ya Fang supports healthy vascular regulation, this combination addresses both vascular pressure and vascular flow.

 

Hypertension with Yin Deficiency

Some patients develop hypertension together with symptoms such as:

• dry eyes

• dry mouth

• night sweats

• tinnitus

• lower back weakness

• heat sensations in the afternoon or evening

Rather than simply lowering blood pressure, treatment may also focus on rebuilding the body's constitutional reserves.

Practitioners may combine:

• Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Water of Life)

This combination supports Kidney Yin, healthy ageing and long-term cardiovascular resilience while Jing Ya Fang addresses vascular regulation.

 

Hypertension with Phlegm and Metabolic Dysfunction

Not all hypertension is driven primarily by vascular tension.

Some patients present with features suggesting poor metabolic function and excessive accumulation of fluids, including:

• dizziness

• feeling "foggy"

• heaviness

• elevated cholesterol

• overweight or obesity

• sluggish digestion

In these situations, practitioners may combine:

• Wen Dan Tang (Angry Gallbladder)

This combination supports healthier metabolism, fluid regulation and nervous system balance while complementing the cardiovascular actions of Jing Ya Fang.

 

Hypertension with Insomnia and Stress

Stress and poor sleep frequently contribute to elevated blood pressure.

Many patients describe:

• difficulty falling asleep

• waking during the night

• excessive thinking

• anxiety

• racing thoughts

• feeling "wired but tired"

Poor sleep can itself contribute to sustained activation of the sympathetic nervous system, making blood pressure more difficult to control.

Practitioners may combine:

• An Shen Ding Zhi Tang (The Chill Pill)

While Jing Ya Fang supports healthy vascular function, The Chill Pill helps calm the mind, improve sleep quality and reduce the physiological effects of chronic stress.