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As a result, the Spirit-Mind will have no place to root itself, and will become unsettled and begin to wander. \u003cstrong\u003eClear Mind\u003c\/strong\u003e nourishes the Brain, Heart and Kidneys while building Blood and giving the Spirit-Mind a place to quietly rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chief herb, Schisandra fruit enriches the Kidneys, nourishes the Liver, harmonizes Kidney and Heart, and quiets the Spirit while calming and containing the Heart Qi. Dry fried Sour jujube seed and Biota seed reinforce the actions of the chief herb by nourishing the Heart Yin and Liver Blood and quieting the Spirit. Dong quai root tonifies and invigorates Blood, especially of the Heart and Liver. Lycium fruit tonifies Kidney and Lung Yin, nourishes Liver Blood, mildly tonifies Kidney Yang, and benefits the Essence. Walnut tonifies the Kidneys, supports a healthy fluid metabolism and encourages bowel movement, providing an outlet for the Phlegm lodged in the upper body. Sharp-leaf ganangal fruit warms the Spleen and Stomach to harmonize the Middle and to support Kidney Yang. Amber resin settles and calms the Spirit, moves Blood and facilitates urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGastrodia rhizome calms the Liver and extinguishes Wind. It addresses internal Liver Wind, whether caused by Heat or Cold. Altaica rhizome extinguishes Wind, opens the orifice, promotes the movement of Qi and strengthens the Stomach, addressing Dampness and turbidity obstructing the Middle Burner. Prepared Chinese arisaema rhizome dries Dampness and expels Phlegm, eliminates Wind Phlegm in the channels, while Bamboo secretion extinguishes Wind Heat, dislodges Phlegm, and opens the orifice. Polygala root transforms Phlegm, harmonizes Heart and Kidneys, calms the Spirit and quiets the Heart. 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This activity is concerned with the polarity of gentle reflectiveness and dynamic responsiveness; it embraces both the Yin power to gracefully unfold – while being content, quiet and present – and the Yang power to activate, move and transform. The Chinese refer to these functions when they speak of the Kidneys as the “Mansion of Fire and Water” and the “Root of Life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e gives Water its responsiveness and reflective quality, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e restores the quality of movement – the Fire within Water. It is used for Water that has become soggy, congested, inactive and frozen. 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Because the Chinese say that Kidney Fire controls Kidney Water, this formula is used whenever fluids don’t move properly. Because Kidney Fire is responsible for the body’s warmth, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e is indicated whenever a person is inordinately cold. \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrio\u003c\/strong\u003er is formulated to root the Qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fear overcomes the activities of life on a psychological level, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e is called for. It is especially for fear that causes a paralysis of movement, confusion and indecision. It is indicated when fear makes it difficult to know or express what one wants. It is also for occasional tiredness. When a weak Will (Zhi) cannot activate, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e makes room for movement. It is the formula for the inability to stand on one’s own feet, assert oneself and be firm. This formula can also be used by someone unable to discover faith, or for the (sometimes excessive) desire to surrender while unable to find a focus. When a paralysis of Will (Zhi) causes hesitation, indecisiveness and hopelessness, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior’s\u003c\/strong\u003e dynamic properties contribute positively. Again, like any Chinese herbal preparation, the primary mode of \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e is to reharmonize a pattern of being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we have stated in the description of \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, the point of departure for our \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan) is the famous “Golden Chest Kidney Qi Pill” of Essential Formulas of the Golden Chest (220 A.D.). This formula found an important place in Chinese Herbology and inspired much testing, discussion and revision. Great scholars have been continually creating new versions by adding and subtracting from it, and changing the dosage. In formulating our own version of\u003cstrong\u003e Dynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e, we have paid careful attention to these historical precedents and have also reflected on our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith much appreciation, we incorporated Yan Yong-Huo’s addition of Schisandra fruit and Achyranthes root, which he describes in Formulas Beneficial to Life (1253 A.D.). We also carefully studied the changes proposed by Zhang Jie-Bin in his Complete Works of Jing-Yue (1624 A.D.), which forms the contemporary Chinese basis for usage of this formula. Following Dr. Zhang’s reworking of his “Right Returning Drink” (You Gui Yin) and “Great Original Primary Decoction” (Da Bu Yuan Jian), we have eliminated what he termed “the three draining components” of the original Golden Chest formula – Alisma, Poria and Peony bark – and added Eucommia bark, Lycium fruit, Chinese red ginseng root and rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn adopting these revisions, we expect that experienced herbalists will see that we’ve carefully sifted through the experience of the Chinese, as well as our own, and have developed a formula able to meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEucommia bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to strengthen the Kidney’s activating power. This is also a main herb for empowering someone to stand on their own feet. It is sweet, slightly spicy and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorinda root \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Kidney Yang. It is acrid, sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Kidney meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsoralea fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for a cold, weak root. It has been found helpful when the Kidney root is too weak to assist the Lung in grasping the Qi downward. Psoralea fruit also supports a healthy digestive system. It is bitter, spicy and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a principal Yin- and Blood-nourishing herb. It is \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e’s key ingredient, and contributes to stability and graceful movement. It helps center \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese dodder seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis used in \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative \u003c\/strong\u003eas well, and nourishes the Yin and Yang power of the Kidney root. It is sweet, spicy and gentle, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchyranthes root \u003c\/strong\u003eactivates the movement of the Blood; it has the ability to move things that have been stuck for a long time. It is bitter, sour and neutral, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchisandra fruit \u003c\/strong\u003efirms the Kidney Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. This is also the crucial herb for strengthening the Kidney’s ability to grasp the Qi. It also strengthens the mind’s ability to be focused, clear and determined. It is sour and warm, and enters the Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese yam rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ecan tonify the Qi and at the same time moisten the Kidneys and Lungs. It can also support a healthy digestive system. Also found in \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, it both moistens and creates an inner firmness. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Lung, Spleen and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic cornelian cherry \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb for nourishing the Kidney. It is also important as a “firming” herb. In \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative \u003c\/strong\u003eas well, it helps to root the shakiness of a deficient Yin configuration. It is sour and slightly warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenhances the unfolding, nurturing power of the root of life energy. It benefits Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used here, again heeding Dr. Zhang, to tonify the Original Qi and enhance the activating power of the formula. It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been added in small amounts, following Zhang Jie-Bin’s precedent, to moisten and nourish the Blood. It is sweet, spicy, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the main warming herbs. It is used to expel cold, frozen and uncertain energy from the root of life and from the digestive areas. Chinese cinnamon bark is used when cold inhibits activities. Besides activating the primal energy, cinnamon stimulates the day- to-day energy that is replenished by sleep and eating (upright Qi). Chinese cinnamon bark can also warm the reproductive organs in both women and men. It is sweet, acrid and very hot, and enters the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvodia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003edispels Cold, dries Dampness, activates Qi circulation, regulates the Liver Qi and warms the Middle Burner. 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What makes these organs special is that they each generate, distribute, maintain or preserve a substance: the Gallbladder generates, stores and distributes bile; the bones contain the marrow, the repository and source for the Essence necessary for forming Moisture, Blood and tissue; the blood vessels contain and conduct the Blood; the uterus is the dwelling of the Yin and Yang Essences that enable it to grip, nourish and protect the fetus; and the brain is the effulgence of the purest Essences of the Kidney and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMing Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Chinese herbalists were aware of the brain’s profound influence over life and consciousness, but they did not develop a complex explanatory model of its nature and function. All channels meet at the head, and the Qi and Blood enter the brain via the Governing and Penetrating Vessels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eDu and Chong Mai\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhose primal source is in the Kidney and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMing Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The brain therefore represents the ultimate co-mingling of the body’s Original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eYuan\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, acquired \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eHou Tian\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand transmuted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Bian Hua) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstances, essences and experiences. The Kidney engenders the substantive brain and governs its role as the Sea of Marrow, while the Heart creates and sustains its function and governs its role as the seat of consciousness or Hall of the Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eTang Jing Shen\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Thus, while the Lung, Spleen and Liver assist the brain by providing nourishment in the form of Qi, Moisture and Blood, it is the relationship between the Kidney and Heart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e− \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eJing\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e− \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat is crucial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn occasional dullness or fuzziness of sensory, intellectual, expressive or integrative faculties may indicate a disharmony of Essence-Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eJing-Shen\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor a disruption of the concordance between the Kidney and Heart. Knowledge gained from investigations in psycho-neuro- immunology, cognitive science and gerontology suggests that our \u003c\/span\u003ebrains can remain healthy and actually continue to adapt as we age. As long as the quality of our Qi, Blood, Essence and Marrow are adequately maintained, our mental powers will remain vigorous, and they may even expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 35\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Memory \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enourishes and invigorates the brain by tonifying Qi and Blood, strengthening the Kidney and Heart, encouraging circulation, removing stagnation, calming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, unblocking the senses and benefiting mental alertness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 35\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 35\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leading ingredients in this formula are Ginkgo leaf, Schisandra fruit and Reishi fruiting body, and each has unique properties that benefit the brain. Although Ginkgo seeds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBai guo\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave been referenced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChinese Materia Medicas \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003esince the 14th century, the benefits of Ginkgo leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eYin guo ye\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere first described about 600 years ago by Liu Wen-tai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBen Cao Pin Hui Jing Yao \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas a tonic for digestion and circulation. For the last fifteen years Ginkgo leaf has been used throughout Europe and Asia to support healthy circulation and to benefit the eyes, ears and brain. Modern herbal research has shown Gingko leaf to have these effects: antioxidantizing, oxygen-enriching, supporting healthy vascular tone and vasodilation, peripheral and cerebral blood flow, benefiting cerebral metabolism and supporting the health of the lungs and the vessels of the heart and lungs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 36\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchisandra fruit has been traditionally used to strengthen the Kidney and Heart, consolidate Essence and quiet the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/Mind. It is often used for occasional forgetfulness, irritability and insomnia in combination with other herbs that address Heart Blood and Qi deficiencies. Modern research indicates that it supports healthy neuro-muscular reflexes, normal blood pressure and blood sugar, supports visual and tactile acuity and generally supports the organism’s ability to cope with stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReishi fruiting body tonifies Blood and Qi, brightens the eyes, strengthens the Liver, calms the Spirit, improves memory and generally supports optimal health and quality of life. It benefits the brain and replenishes Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eJing\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe additional herbs, dry fried Sour jujube seed, Biota seed, Polygala root and Silk tree bark and flower nourish the Heart, quiet the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/ Mind, support healthy neural function and elevate the spirit. Sichuan lovage rhizome, Turmeric root and rhizome, Myrrh resin and Chinese salvia root and rhizome decongest and activate the Blood and Qi of the Liver and Heart, amplifying the beneficial properties of Ginkgo leaf to support hepatic, coronary and cerebral micro-circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltaica rhizome, in combination with Polygala root and Borneol crystal, dispels Phlegm, clears the senses and revives the brain-mind. Finally, White Asian ginseng root and rhizome tonifies Original Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eYuan qi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, replenishes Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eJing\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, strengthens the Heart, calms the Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand supports the brain. 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The Spleen’s Earth produces without partiality, while the Heart’s Fire discriminates. The Spleen’s Earth allows presence and power, while the Heart’s Fire provides focus, refinement and communication. The Spleen provides a myriad of consideration and meaning while the Heart allows it to manifest appropriately and comfortably. Creating a robust and harmonious interaction of the Spleen and Heart is the cornerstone intention of \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpleen Qi rules transformation and transmutations, while the Heart’s aspect of Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003erefines and puts the myriad manifestations in their appropriate time and place. The Earth’s trustworthiness makes the Spleen the “depository organ,” while the Heart is assigned the role of “sovereign ruler” (\u003cem\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 8) because propriety allows social dealing to be orderly and suitable. The Spleen’s Thought \u003cem\u003e(Yi) \u003c\/em\u003eprovides possibilities while the Heart’s Spirit allows congruency with the societal, interpersonal and intrapsychic dimensions of life. \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis the classic Chinese herbal formula for tonifying and enhancing these two fundamental and complementary forces, thereby integrating the human personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous Qing Dynasty commentator, Luo Mei, describes \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003e(in his \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of Ancient and Contemporary Famous Formulas\u003c\/em\u003e, section 1, c. 1675 A.D.) as fostering the dialectical unity of the Spleen’s Earth and Heart’s Fire so that this “fundamental mother-child relationship in human life” can maintain unity and integrity. \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eallows reflective Heart Blood to put fortified Spleen Qi into its proper time and place, thereby fostering a person who is secure, strong, intact, alert, creative, sensitive, and who remains in harmony with the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis Chinese Herbology’s most important tonic for strengthening and gathering the fibers of effort and propriety that manifest and embed in the Spleen Qi and Heart’s Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis indicated when the Qi and Spleen Thought and the Blood and Heart Spirit are weakened and cannot form an integrated whole. This lack of strength and cohesiveness is recognized by weakness and disintegration affecting all aspects of a person’s life. In classical Chinese literature the formula is rarely described (at least until modern times) on a purely physical level. Dr. Xue Ji, in his \u003cem\u003eAnnotations on Good Formulas for Women \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 24, section 4, 1509 A.D.), lists some of the patterns that \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for: occasional insomnia (due to the Heart Blood’s inability to embrace the Spirit), occasional weariness, lethargy or apathy (the Spleen Qi’s inability to arouse), occasional mild heart palpitations (the Heart Blood’s inability to nourish the Heart), limbs that are occasionally tired or achy, occasional general fatigue (the Spleen’s inability to properly rule the muscles), irregular stools (the Spleen’s inability to regulate food), occasional menstrual disharmony (the Blood and Qi’s inability to regulate the menses), occasional “reckless Blood” (the Spleen Qi’s inability to govern the Blood), and occasional digestive disharmonies (Spleen Qi deficiency).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep imbalances are probably most frequently mentioned in subsequent literature and include occasional insomnia, interrupted sleep and constant drowsiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis also mentioned as being helpful for occasional speech difficulty that involve nervousness, hesitancy, stammering (Blood deficiency) or when there is lack of power behind words (Qi deficiency).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instability and psychic unravelling for which this formula is designed is easily recognizable on the mental-cognitive, emotional, behavioral and spiritual levels. Dr. Yan Yong-Huo’s original description of \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003ein \u003cem\u003eFormulas Beneficial to Life \u003c\/em\u003e(1253 A.D.) says it is designed for “too much thought and worry . . . and anxiety.” When Spleen Thought is weakened it generates excessive and random thoughts. A person is distracted, ruminates and has difficulty in concentration. Excessive thought can occasionally produce mental stagnation, worry, cautiousness or confusion. When the Heart Blood is depleted, thought can be self-deprecating, absent-minded, devoid of self-worth, apprehensive and frequently equating possibility with probability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an emotional level, one can find this formula useful for feelings of depersonalization, fear of being out of control and fear of committing embarrassing or humiliating actions. \u003cstrong\u003eGather \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitality \u003c\/strong\u003ecan also be very helpful for a person who feels powerless, hopeless, and has low self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses both Qi and Blood, helpless behavior on the one hand and restless behavior on the other are addressed and healthy states of mind are supported. It is commonly used for combinations of meekness, cautiousness, occasional fatigue, irritability, inability to relax, feelings of insecurity, inappropriate weeping and “crossing one’s bridges before reaching them.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Yan’s original Song Dynasty description of \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eplaces it in the discussion on forgetfulness, and emphasizes its primary importance for memory. Memory, in Chinese Herbology, is a substantial part of the non-physical dimension of personality that enables concrete and specific acknowledgment. \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eis useful for those who cannot report or bring to consciousness all that was (or is) known, felt or perceived; it is for those who are unable to embrace or be comfortable and at one with significant parts of their own selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Qi and fortifies a person’s ability to transform, maintain, be firm and encounter, while simultaneously nourishing the blood and enabling acknowledgement, embracing and being comfortable. It allows one’s efforts and manifestations to locate and recognize a reality that is appropriate, reassuring and secure. \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003eenables the assertion of oneself, to embrace authentic possibilities and limitations, and be aware of one’s own creativity, worth and responsibilities. It facilitates comfort in the process of life, and a respectful, mindful concern with outward creativity and inward reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Gui Pi Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eoriginates with the famous Chinese formula “Restoring Spleen Soup,” which derives from Yan Yong-Huo’s \u003cem\u003eFormulas Beneficial to Life \u003c\/em\u003e(1253 A.D.). The popular version of this formula selected here is a modification of Dr. Yan’s formula developed by Xue Ji in his \u003cem\u003eAnnotations on Good Formulas for Women \u003c\/em\u003e(1509 A.D.). Dr. Xue decided to add Dong quai root and Polygala root to the original formula to make it both more nourishing to the blood and fostering of a Heart-Spleen connection. Dr. Xue’s version has become the standard form of “Restore the Spleen Decoction” \u003cem\u003e(Gui Pi Tang) \u003c\/em\u003ein China today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalytically, one can describe the formula as comprising the “Four Gentleman Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Si Jun Zi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eTang) \u003c\/em\u003e– Chinese red ginseng root and rhizome, White atractylodes rhizome, Poria with wood root and Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome, plus “Angelica Tonify Blood Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Dang Gui Bu \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eXue Tang) \u003c\/em\u003e– Dong quai root and Astragalus root) of Li Dong-Yuan (1180-1251 A.D.), and adding Heart Spirit herbs and Saussurea root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolygala root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an indispensable herb to facilitate communication between the psycho-spiritual components of the organs. \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) says it “tonifies deficiency . . . benefits the nine orifices, supports Wisdom \u003cem\u003e(Zhi Hui)\u003c\/em\u003e, helps memory, strengthens the Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eand doubles strength.” \u003cem\u003eThe Transformation of Herbal Products \u003c\/em\u003e(1644 A.D.) explains its dramatic effects on the Non-corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Hun)\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes Corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Po)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is bitter, acrid and warm, and, in modern times, is said to enter the Heart, Kidney and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstragalus root\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to the \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of Ri Hua-Zi \u003c\/em\u003e(713 A.D.), “helps Qi, strengthens the tendons and bones, fosters the muscles, and tonifies the Blood.” It is a crucial herb to enhance and invigorate the transforming qualities of Qi. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces the other Qi tonics in the formula. \u003cem\u003eThe Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efor Seeking Genuineness \u003c\/em\u003e(1769 A.D.) calls White atractylodes rhizome “the main Spleen Qi tonic herb.” It is bitter, sweet and warm, entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria with wood root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the portion of Poria surrounding and containing the root. 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Numerous options, rather than serving as possibilities for growth, become a cause of indecision and lack of clarity, nurturing capacities become an excuse for being a victim, dependability becomes an inability to discern or think critically and stability becomes stagnation. All of these situations are also addressed by the \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eformula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpleen types are often good at “being present,” but can easily lose the ability to be either firm or moving. They can see the many, but often have trouble seeing the one. 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It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger cured Pinellia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the main Chinese herb for drying Dampness, eliminating Phlegm and removing sluggishness and floundering. It is always indicated when there is a thickly coated tongue, and is also commonly used for mental turbidness, dullness, lack of firmness, sluggishness or lack of self-respect. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese yam rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis commonly used to tonify the Spleen and benefit the transforming powers of the body. It also tonifies and moistens the Lung and Spleen, and prevents the rest of the formula from being excessively drying. It can help one recover from an occasional worn and beaten mental state. 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Jing- Shen conveys the inseparable duality of the corporeal and non-corporeal aspects of human life. Our physical form arises from a fundamental material matrix passed on to us by our parents and ancestors in an unbroken protoplasmic succession. It is this basic stuff − the inherited Prenatal Essence \u003cem\u003e(Xian Tian Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e − that connects us with our roots in history, our personal destiny and the future of our progeny. Essence itself has both a Yin (Water) and Yang (Fire) aspect; it is the source of both Vital Substance and Vital Heat that together engender all processes of growth, maturation and regeneration within the organism, from the moment of conception to the moment of death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Essence represents the substrate of bodily form and function, its deterioration can lead to an untimely decline of the Source or \u003cem\u003eYuan\u003c\/em\u003e Qi. 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Heart Yin deficiency is often caused by, or occurs with Kidney Yin deficiency. Normally, the water of Kidney Yin rises to nourish and cool the Heart. When Kidney Yin is insufficient, the Heart’s Fire flares out of control, giving rise to deficiency Heat. This formula addresses a pattern of mixed excess and deficiency, focusing on enriching the Yin, nourishing the Blood, calming the Spirit, and clearing Heat. With its rich Yin nourishing actions,\u003cstrong\u003e Celestial Emperor’s Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e is often described as a general tonic for aging, as the passage of years strongly taxes the Kidney Yin, drying the Yin and fluid aspects of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heart is the home of mental activity and consciousness, and the state of the Heart and Blood affects mental activity, as well as the emotions. 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