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This formula addresses a range of Liver Qi stagnation or constraint patterns, marked by an uprising of Liver Yang affecting all three of the Yang channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm Dragon Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e drains and disperses the uprising Qi while supporting the Middle Burner and tonifying the normal Qi. It clears Heat, settles the emotions and supports healthy fluid metabolism. It dredges the Liver, resolves constraint, harmonizes the Shao Yang pivot, unblocks and opens up the three burners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be used for occasional emotional imbalances, including occasional anxiety when there is Shao Yang or Liver Phlegm Heat or an internal blockage of Yang Qi. 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Dragon Bone settles occasional anxiety, calms the Ethereal Soul (Po) and Spirit (Shen), and addresses occasional emotional distress, restlessness or insomnia. It calms the Liver and anchors the floating Yang. Oyster shell heavily settles and calms the Spirit and anchors the floating Yang. Hematite sedates and anchors Liver Yang, clears Liver Fire, and strongly directs rebellious Qi downward. Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome descends rebellious Stomach Qi, dries dampness and transforms Phlegm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoria tonifies the Spleen while Red jujube fruit tonifies the Qi and Blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen and the properties of the other herbs. White Asian ginseng root and rhizome strongly supplements the Original (Yuan) Qi of the five organs and nourishes the Yin, strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Stomach. 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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. 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It is sweet, acrid and neutral in temperature, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003ecalms the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand strengthens the Middle. It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Asian ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003esupplements the Ancestral \u003cem\u003e(Yuan) \u003c\/em\u003eQi, strengthens the Spleen-Stomach, helps engender Blood and quiets the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltaica rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an aromatic herb that is said to support mental and emotional functioning. 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The herbs in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Strain \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelp to moderate occasional erratic fluctuations in mood and attention that occur during unsettling circumstances. Its aim is neither to sedate nor elevate, but rather to curb the transient feelings of chaos that a person can experience in transition from dependency to freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 60\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe organizing principles in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase Strain \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einclude quieting and mooring the Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transforming Phlegm, clearing Heat, extinguishing Wind, relaxing muscles, soothing nerves, repressing Yang, eliminating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDu \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand replenishing Yin (Blood and Moisture). In a broader context, the herbs harmonize the interaction of the five viscera and faculties of consciousness: the Kidney-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZhi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(instinctual awareness), the Heart-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(unrestricted awareness), the Lung-Po (subliminal awareness), the Liver- Hun (somatic awareness) and the Spleen-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(cognitive awareness).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 60\" 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 60\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLicorice cured Pinellia rhizome, bile prepared Arisaema rhizome, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolygala root, Peucedanum root, Lily bulb and Sichuan fritillary bulb \u003c\/span\u003etransform both visible and invisible Phlegm that can become entangled with Heat and Internal Wind, occasionally clouding the Upper Orifices and slowing the free flow of thoughts and feelings. Arisaema rhizome and Abalone shell are useful in addressing occasional dizziness due to Wind-Damp and Wind-Phlegm. Licorice cured Pinellia rhizome is useful for a broad spectrum of Damp-Phlegm patterns, particularly those that affect the Middle and Upper Burners. 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They address occasional apprehension, restlessness, insomnia and an occasional sense of vacancy and rootlessness. Sichuan fritillary bulb, Lily bulb, and Ophiopogon tuber transform Phlegm and replenish Moisture in the Upper Burner while supporting collaboration between the Lung and Heart. This eases occasional feelings of melancholy or sorrow and promotes the coordinated effort of the Heart and Lung to ceaselessly disseminate the Qi and Blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGambir stem branch and twig, Capillaris herb, Abalone shell, Amber resin and White peony root dispel Wind, subdue Yang and the flaring of Fire, stabilize the Yin and relax the sinews and nerves. Gardenia fruit purges Heat and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and in concert with Sichuan lovage rhizome, dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit and Peucedanum root, disentangles the Qi and supports healthy circulation. 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Designed to restore equilibrium between the Liver and Spleen, the Constructive (Ying) and Defensive (Wei) Qi, its mastery lies in the elegant combination of antagonistic yet harmonious ingredients: warm and cool, sour and sweet, bitter, pungent and supplementing. Because Liver and Spleen imbalances are so often at the root of menstrual irregularities, especially with an emotional component, formulas such as Free and Easy Wanderer are indispensable to support gynecological health. \u003cstrong\u003eFree and Easy Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e regulates the Lesser Yang (Shao Yang) meridians (Triple Burner and Gallbladder), supports immunity and addresses Liver Qi stagnation. Finally, it is well known for its effectiveness in addressing occasional emotional\/psychological imbalances related to the Ethereal Soul (Hun). 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Long-term Yin deficiency will eventually lead to Liver Heat, at which point the Yang will rise, at times quite vividly, with sensations of heat or excess energy rushing upward. An individual with this pattern will manifest a high concentration of physical indications in the upper body and head; descriptive drawings of this pattern often show a person who is literally “blowing their top”. Compounding the situation, when the Liver Yang rises upward, it is unable to store its resources in the form of Blood. This leads to symptoms of Blood deficiency and deeper Yin deficiency, creating a cycle which further exacerbates the Yang rising. Pent-up emotions, Qi constraint, constitutional Yang excess, aging, overwork, extreme stress, anger or poor diet all can cause the Liver Yang to ascend uncontrolled, transforming into Liver Internal Wind. 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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. 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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.). 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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. It nourishes the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e.” It is sweet, bland, neutral and, according to Mou Xi-Yong (c. 1625 A.D.), enters the Heart meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Sour jujube seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Blood tonic and “addresses Heart restlessness,” according to the early \u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 500 A.D.). \u003cem\u003eThe Explained \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrated Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1750 A.D.) amplifies this idea by explaining that Zizyphus “encourages the \u003cem\u003eHun \u003c\/em\u003eto return to the Liver . . . and thereby reduces Heart restlessness.” It is sweet, sour and warm, and enters the Heart, Spleen, Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongan aril\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) “calms the Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003e. . . and strengthens the Non-corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Hun)\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes Corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Po)\u003c\/em\u003e.” \u003cem\u003eThe Household Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1350 A.D.) continues this idea by saying that Longan aril “benefits intelligence and stabilizes the Heart.” It is sweet and warm and, in modern times, is said to enter the Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis, in modern times, the representative Qi tonic, but \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) goes beyond this usage and describes Ginseng as “calming the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Jing shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, stabilizing the Non-corporeal \u003cem\u003e(Hun) \u003c\/em\u003eand Corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Po)\u003c\/em\u003e.” The \u003cem\u003ePouch of Pearls \u003c\/em\u003e(1186 A.D.) says Ginseng “nourishes the Blood, tonifies the Stomach Qi and drains Heart over-excitement \u003cem\u003e(Huo)\u003c\/em\u003e.” It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm and, in modern times, is said to enter the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the crucial Blood tonic herb of the \u003cem\u003eChinese Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Each organ has a specific directional flow of Qi; Stomach Qi descends to send impurities downward, while Spleen Qi ascends to nourish the Heart and Lungs. The flow of Liver Qi is unique in that its normal direction moves upward, outward and in all directions. Of all the various Liver functions, the most important is to ensure the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. When the Qi mechanism is disrupted, it can result in Qi stagnation and\/or rebellious Qi. This in turn triggers an overactive Liver invading the Stomach and\/or Spleen, causing digestive imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiver Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e contains herbs that strongly regulate and move the Qi. White peony root, the chief herb in this formula, tonifies Liver Blood, calms and curbs Liver Yang and alleviates stagnation. Prepared Cyperus rhizome spreads and regulates Liver Qi, invigorates Stomach Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates stagnation. Bupleurum root and Tangerine dried rind of green fruit release Heat in the muscle layers, raise the clear Qi of the Stomach and Gallbladder, spread Liver Qi, break up stagnant Liver Qi, and relieve constraint. Finger citron strengthens the Spleen, transforms Phlegm, and harmonizes the Middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit and Magnolia bark promote the flow of Qi in the Middle Burner and direct it downward, move Spleen and Stomach Qi, reduce Phlegm, and disperse fullness. They combines with dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit and Sandalwood to promote the flow of Qi and alleviate stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaussurea root and Chinese amomum fruit promote the movement of Qi, and dispel stagnation in the Spleen, Stomach, and Intestines, strengthen the Spleen, and warm the Middle Burner. 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The oldest Chinese book says the Liver “is the general who plans” (\u003cem\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 8), and is the “foundation for curtailing extremes” (chapter 9. Liu Shao, in \u003cem\u003eRecords of Personages \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 200 A.D.), states that its disposition is “gentle, yet upright and docile, yet strong.” \u003cem\u003eThe Comprehensive Discussions in the White Tiger Hall \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1st century A.D.) says its responsibility is “to direct the feeling of consideration for others.” The philosopher Chen Chun (1159-1223 A.D.), writing in Master of Bei-Xi’s \u003cem\u003eExplanation of Terms \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 1, section 8), says that the Liver’s Wood “has benevolence as its spirit and . . . is the leader of all virtues.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInordinate Fire disturbs the Liver, making it reckless, which causes it to burst beyond the confines of proper boundaries and explode through the restraints of harmonious life. Excessive Damp Heat makes the Liver spill over delineated borders, creating disorder and disregard. Li Dong-Yuan (1180-1251 A.D.), in his \u003cem\u003eFragrant Room Secret Depository\u003c\/em\u003e, created this formula to respond to such situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eINDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Liver, Gallbladder and Triple Burner cover such a wide range of physical functions in the body (their meridians extend from the head, eyes and ears downward to the genitals and legs), a list of their disharmonies would be far-reaching. To summarize, an occasional redness or red eruption, swelling, heat, occasional discharge or odor along these meridians can be a sign of Fire or Damp Heat affecting the Liver’s energy. A wiry pulse (an indication of boundary issues) or possibly a flooding and fast pulse (a sign of bursting through borders) often confirms that these Heat signs indicate Liver and not other Heat patterns. Whenever a Liver Heat pattern underlies disharmonies in the eyes, ears, nose, throat, head, chest, skin, urinary system, reproductive organs or legs, \u003cstrong\u003eQuell Fire \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be a suitable formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disruptive bursting of boundaries is characteristic of Liver Fire. Anger, irritability, animosity and hostility are all characteristic of this pattern. The world is seen as somehow subject to a person’s desires and wishes. Damp Heat patterns can also produce what Huang Fu-Mi (214- 282 A.D.) called an emotional “holding on” in the Gallbladder, which may result in a vengeful, vindictive and unforgiving stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Chun, in the Song Dynasty, extended these notions even further in his \u003cem\u003eMaster of Bei-Xi’s Explanation of Terms\u003c\/em\u003e: “Affection . . . attention to the separate functions, order and faithfulness are nothing but the operation of (the Liver Wood’s) benevolence,” he says. This principle “is always active, producing and reproducing without cessation     As soon as there is the slightest selfish human desire mixed in  it can no longer be called benevolence.” Excess Fire and Damp Heat obstruct the capacity of the Liver to develop consideration for one’s fellow human beings. Liver Fire and Damp Heat precipitate abhorrence or festering resentment. 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Whenever the process of growing, maturing and aging is not graceful, \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Liu Wei Di Huang Wan) \u003c\/em\u003eis based on Qian Yi’s famous “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill,” which he formulated in his \u003cem\u003eFormulary for Patterns \u003c\/em\u003ein 1114 A.D. Dr. Qian’s combination for Kidney Yin is itself a revision of Zhang Zhong-Jing’s famous “Golden Chest Kidney Qi Pill,” which strengthens Kidney Yang and was first described in \u003cem\u003eEssential Formulas of the Golden \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eChest \u003c\/em\u003ein 220 A.D. 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We expect that most practitioners will see the need for, and welcome, this enhanced version of the classical “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the main nourishers of Yin and Blood in the Chinese pharmacopeia, and is the cornerstone of both the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” formula and our \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative \u003c\/strong\u003eversion. It is used invariably for deficient Yin patterns, giving both moisture and stability to the body. It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic cornelian cherry \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb for nourishing the Kidney and Liver. It helps to root the shakiness of a deficient Yin configuration. It is sour, harsh and slightly warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese yam rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a versatile herb commonly used in tonifying combinations. It can tonify the Qi and at the same time moisten the Kidneys and Lung. It also helps support healthy digestion. 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\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most frequently used herbs because of its versatility. Here it is being used to eliminate any stagnation in the fluids. Poria also contributes to strengthening the middle of a person and giving the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eclarity. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian water plantain rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used in both the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” and in \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, in small amounts, to neutralize any heat or overactivity resulting from insufficient Water to balance the Kidney’s Fire. The classic herbal texts consider the addition of Asian water plantain rhizome to be a delicate, master stroke of the herbal art. Asian water plantain rhizome is said to eliminate stagnant and unusable water without harming the usable and nurturing fluids. It is sweet and cold and enters the Bladder and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis always in the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” formula, and makes the script brilliant. Considered with Asian water plantain rhizome to be one of the artful strokes to the original formula, Tree peony root bark helps relax, center and cool the Kidney and Liver’s energy. It enables the other more tonifying herbs to nourish without throwing a person off balance. Heat or overactivity is brought under control with the action of the Tree peony root bark reinforcing the Asian water plantain rhizome. It is slightly cold, acrid and bitter, and enters the Kidney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenhances the unfolding, nurturing power of the root of life energy and benefits the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. It also supports emotional and mental stability. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessed Polygonum multiflorum root \u003c\/strong\u003enourishes the power that makes birth, development and maturation graceful. 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Scholars say that “Free and Easy Wanderer” is actually a Song Dynasty version of Zhang Zhong-Jing’s “Four Contrary Power” \u003cem\u003e(Si Ni San)\u003c\/em\u003e, which is found in his famous \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of Cold-induced Disharmonies \u003c\/em\u003e(220 A.D.). We adopted the idea of using Sichuan lovage rhizome and prepared Cyperus rhizome for this kind of Liver configuration from the famous Ming Dynasty scholar, Zhang Jie-Bin. We also thought that adding Tree peony root bark and Gardenia fruit, the idea of another Ming scholar, Xue Ji, was harmonious with our purposes. Finally, we added a small amount of Gastrodia rhizome to address the edginess that is so common in individuals with Liver stagnation patterns, and to also clear Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003emoistens the Liver’s Wood and tonifies the Blood. It softens rigidity and helps a person connect to the flowing aspect of life’s energy. It also regulates women’s reproductive system, thereby contributing to making this an important gynecological formula. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003emoistens and smoothes, as well as calms the Liver and nourishes the Blood. It soothes irregularity in the Liver and is also important as a women’s herb. White peony root also makes flying-off-the-handle type energy more stable and over-rigidity more fluid. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Spleen and supports a healthy digestive system, makes the Qi stronger, moves any stagnation in digestion, eliminates Dampness, improves appetite and generally helps to put things in their proper place. It is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Spleen, eliminates Dampness and strengthens the mental and psychic functions of thought, clarity and direction. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBupleurum root \u003c\/strong\u003emakes the Liver’s energy smooth. It clears the Liver and harmonizes and reduces Heat. It is indicated whenever the Liver is constrained and has blocked energy. 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When the Kidney Essence declines, menstrual fluids and Kidney Qi also decline. The Penetrating (Chong Mai) and Conception (Ren Mai) vessels lose their substance, causing the menses to become erratic and to finally cease. Due to a combination of deficiency of both the Kidney Yin and Yang and the flaring up of Fire from deficiency, a complicated pattern of disharmony can result. There may be hot and cold sweats, flushing, emotional instability and an alternating mix of deficiency and excess as part of the overall pattern. This thermo-regulation dysfunction, whereby sweating and the sensation of heat is intermixed with periods of cold intolerance, stems from the decline of both Yin and Yang simultaneously. Waning of Kidney Yin can cause a flaring-up of Empty Fire, leading to a broad range of mental-emotional states, including occasional anxiety, insomnia and depression. 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This transformation can begin as early as the third decade or as late as the fifth. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNei Jing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003especifies that at seven times seven years, or age 49, a woman’s Kidney Qi alters its trajectory. The Penetrating Vessel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Chong Mai) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceases to overflow with a surplus of Blood and Moisture known as Heavenly Water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Tian Gui)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing a halt to menstruation and fertility. Freed from the imperatives of family-building, a woman’s Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturns inward, and her interior life can become as compelling as her engagement with the external world. While a gradual decline or concentration of Kidney Qi and Essence is a normal and expected part of biological maturity, menopause does not necessarily presage an unwarranted loss of vital substances unless there has been prior diminution of Moisture, Blood and Essence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Western physiology, the progressive decline of ovarian function \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e− \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat is, the natural decrease in the secretion of estrogen and progesterone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e− \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis believed to induce peri- and post-menopausal concerns. In Chinese traditional thinking, estrogen is merely one of a class of internal secretions grouped under the heading of Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each organ produces its own Essence: the Liver, tears; the Gallbladder, bile; the Heart, sweat; the Spleen, saliva; the Lung, mucus; the Urinary Bladder, urine; and the Kidney, spittle, sexual secretions, synovial and cerebrospinal fluid. All these bodily fluids are subsumed within the category of Moisture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Jin-Ye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the thin and thick secretions, that, along with Blood and Marrow, arise from Kidney Essence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Declining Moisture and Blood can precipitate Dryness and thirst, which, in turn, can lead to Internal Heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uncomfortable sensations of heat known as hot flashes are generally considered to result from Dryness due to Yin deficiency as well. Yin deficiency of the Liver and Heart can also trigger the upward movement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof Yang Fire, causing warmth to rise from the belly to the chest and head. However, hot flashes may also result from Yang deficiency or weakening of the Life Gate Fire governed by the Kidney. When the Yang of the Kidney is weak, the Spleen becomes unable to transform food and fluids into the Yin Essences required to generate Moisture and Blood. This lessening of the essential Fire of the Life Gate undermines the Kidney’s power to anchor the Qi, permitting the True Yang to leave its proper place in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDan Tian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(the Elixir Field) located in the Lower Burner, floating upward and outward in the form of flushing and perspiration. The Heart and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Mind may become unsteady due to the weakened anchoring power of the Kidney and the consequent loosening of the bond between Psyche and Soma \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Shen and Jing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Deficiency or insecurity of both Yin and Yang Essences of the Kidney, Liver and Heart can lead to fluctuating waxing and waning of Qi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWise Woman’s Well \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplenishes Moisture, Blood and Essence. Its primary objectives are to strengthen the Kidney, secure Essence, nourish the Liver, support the Spleen and harmonize the pivotal relationship between the Kidney and Heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 28\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 29\"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehmannia root (raw and prepared), Dong quai root, Chinese yam rhizome, Schisandra fruit, White atractylodes rhizome and Asian water plantain rhizome closely resemble the constituents of the classical formula called Rehmannia Six Decoction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Liu Wei Di Huang Tang)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, used traditionally to strengthen the Kidney. Here, however, White atractylodes rhizomes and Schisandra fruit exert a stronger consolidating and securing effect than do Poria and Cornus fruit in Rehmannia Six, helping to support the Spleen and Lung as well as the Kidney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe herbs that support the Kidney and nourish Essence include Rehmannia root (raw and prepared), Chinese yam rhizome, Epimedium herb, Curculigo rhizome, Chinese cinnamon bark, Anemarrhena rhizome, Schisandra fruit, Lotus seed and Asian water plantain rhizome. Rehmannia root (raw and prepared), Schisandra fruit and Lotus seed tonify the Kidney, replenish its Essence and anchor its Qi. Epimedium herb and Curculigo rhizome fortify Kidney Yang and revive the Ministerial Fire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Xiang Huo) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof the Kidney, Liver and Triple Burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnemarrhena rhizome and Asian water plantain rhizome nourish the Yin, eliminate deficiency Heat, and expel any surplus Dampness generated by the increase of Yin fluids. Siberian motherwort clears Heat in the Blood and assists the Liver and Heart in their management of the Blood. Oyster shell and Dragon bone assist in warming and anchoring Kidney Qi, quelling uprising Yang (Heat) and astringing Essence. Dry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efried Sour jujube seed and processed Polygonum multiflorum root, in combination with Lotus seed and Dragon bone, calm the Heart and soothe the Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, restoring cooperation between the Heart and Kidney by easing the Heart, calming the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Mind and rooting the Qi and Essence of the Kidney. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese cinnamon bark and Phellodendron bark have complementary actions and a moderating influence: Chinese cinnamon bark supplements the Yang tonics by summoning the True Fire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Zhen Huo) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto return to its source, while Phellodendron bark both purges the Heat that often arises from disharmonies of Qi, Blood and Moisture, as well as countering the warm nature of some of the tonifying herbs. 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When the Liver is deficient, so is the Blood, leading to stasis that can manifest as Heart not being able to store Shen and Liver not regulating the Ethereal Soul. Deficient Liver Blood leads to Fire from constraint which moves upward in the chest and disturbs the Heart, contributing to the rising of the Yang. This rising is experienced as an occasional inability to fall asleep and occasional dizziness. Heart Blood and Yin deficiency manifests as occasional irritability, occasional anxiety, night sweats and palpitations, and compounds the occasional inability to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZizyphus Sleep Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e nourishes the Liver, Heart Blood and Yin, calms the Ethereal Soul (Hun) and Shen and clears deficiency Heat. It is useful for menopausal women, older individuals, and overworked or deficient individuals who experience occasional sleep disturbances and irritability. Its calming effect supports a healthy, tranquil mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large portion of the formula is comprised of dry fried Sour jujube seed, a gentle herb that nourishes Heart Yin, augments Liver Blood, quiets the Shen and supports restful sleep. It addresses occasional irritability and insomnia with occasional anxiety due to either deficient Blood that is unable to nourish the Heart, or Yin deficiency with upward flaring Fire. It also warms the Middle to facilitate water metabolism and restrains the Qi. The deputy, Sichuan lovage rhizome, invigorates Blood and moves the Qi. It combines with dry fried Sour jujube seed to nourish and regulate the Liver while calming the Shen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoria tonifies the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Burner, supports healthy urination, quiets the Heart and calms the Shen. Anemarrhena rhizome clears heat, drains Fire, enriches the Yin, protects the Stomach from dryness, generates fluids, and soothes the Ethereal Soul (Hun) Chinese licorice root and rhizome supplements the Spleen, augments the Qi, clears Heat, moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of the other herbs in the formula. 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Blood being the vehicle of the mind, the active role of the Heart in circulation imbues the individual with animation, warmth and presence. Because of its Yang character (propelling Blood and Qi through vessels and channels) and its Yin concerns (harboring and protecting the \u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e), the Heart is subject to overheating and dissipation of Yin Moisture and Blood that leads to occasional mental uneasiness, anxiety and confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLophatherum herb, Ophiopogon tuber and Lotus plumule replenish Moisture, clear Heat and calm occasional agitation. White Asian ginseng root and rhizome and Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome supplement Qi and Moisture. Dry fried Sour jujube seed, Polygala root and Poria nurture Blood and soothe \u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e. Schisandra fruit and Lotus seed consolidate Moisture and harmonize the relationship between Water and Fire (Kidney and Heart). Chinese salvia root and rhizome mobilizes Blood and aids in dispelling Heat and calming \u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The Qi of the Lung moves inward from its outward portal, the nose, and downward from the chest. Because of its interaction with the external environment, the Lung is susceptible to External Influences (\u003cem\u003eXie Qi)\u003c\/em\u003e, especially those of Wind, Heat and Dryness. Because of its down-bearing movement, it easily comes into discord with the up-bearing activity of the Liver. 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Sichuan lovage rhizome, Bitter orange mature fruit, Tangerine dried rind of green fruit and prepared Cyperus rhizome disperse stagnant Qi, activate Blood and support healthy muscle contractions. Bupleurum root, Tree peony root bark, Chrysanthemum flower and White mulberry leaf relieve internal stagnation and constraint by dispelling Heat and Wind from the Liver. 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