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This counters the chill that may have settled in these areas, especially in the winter months, or during the passage of many years. \u003cstrong\u003eAngelica and Eucommia Support Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses not only on supporting Kidney Yang, but also on nourishing the Blood, removing Cold and Damp to warm the channels and eliminate Blood stasis. Additionally, it strengthens the Liver, sinews and bones to support the suppleness of limbs and joints. It is moderate enough to be used safely for long periods of time as a general tonic, and is also excellent support for the elderly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chief herb in this formula, Dong quai root, tonifies and invigorates the Blood while dispersing Cold. Eucommia bark tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, benefits sinews and bones, aids in promoting the smooth flow of Qi and Blood, and calms Liver Yang rising. Sichuan teasel root tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, invigorates Blood, breaks up stagnation, supports healthy sinews and bones, strengthens low back and knees, and addresses occasional stiffness in the joints and weakness in the legs from Liver and Kidney deficiency. Achyranthes root invigorates Blood, dispels Blood stasis, tonifies Liver and Kidneys, and strengthens the sinews and bones, working in concert with Eucommia bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese dodder seed tonifies the Yang, augments the Yin, and secures the Essence. Psoralea fruit warmly tonifies Kidney and Spleen, fortifies the Yang, and stabilizes the Essence. White atractylodes rhizome strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the herbs added to address Cold Damp invasion, Notopterygium root and rhizome and Pubescent angelica root disperse Cold, unblock Obstruction, and alleviate stagnation, while Chinese quince fruit and Frankincense resin both relax the sinews and unblock the channels. Chinese quince fruit also transforms Dampness, and Frankincense resin invigorates the Blood and alleviates stagnation. Chinese cinnamon twig warms the channels and disperses Cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the herbs from the classical formula were retained, with the exception of Cibotium rhizome (Gou Ji), which is not available due to federal regulatory restrictions and is replaced with Chinese dodder seed; both herbs tonify the Kidneys and Liver. Cibotium expels Wind and Damp, while Chinese dodder seed tonifies Yang and Yin to deeply nourish the Root, making it an excellent substitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombine with \u003cstrong\u003eFour Substances\u003c\/strong\u003e to address stronger underlying Blood deficiency. 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Qi and Blood circulate and distribute within the body through small pathways called the collaterals. These collaterals are the branches of the larger channels and form a network system that strengthens the links between paired channels. When the flow of Blood and Qi stagnate within the collaterals, blockage is created that further impedes the circulation of Blood, giving rise to\u003cbr\u003estagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvigorate the Collaterals\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for these blockage patterns (Bi Zheng) with accompanying Blood stasis leading to accumulations. Simple and effective, it easily combines with other formulas that supplement Qi and Blood or address specific organ systems affected by sudden stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo transform the stasis and facilitate the flow of Blood,\u003cstrong\u003e Invigorate the Collaterals\u003c\/strong\u003e uses herbs that invigorate Blood. The chief herb, Dong quai root, invigorates and nourishes Blood, dispels Cold and alleviates stagnation. With Chinese salvia root and rhizome and Myrrh resin, it addresses stagnation due to Blood stasis in the extremities. Chinese salvia root and rhizome invigorates and tonifies the Blood, clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces stagnation. Frankincense resin and Myrrh resin are commonly paired to break up Blood stasis, moving stagnation due to sudden events or congealed Blood and removing obstructions from the channels. Two herbs have been added to enhance the Blood moving properties of the formula. Achyranthes root, a classical modification, further invigorates the channels and dispels Blood stasis. It strengthens the bones and sinews, benefits the joints and induces the downward movement of Blood. 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On the other hand, lifelong cultivation and conservation of Kidney Qi, enhances our physical powers and resilience as we grow and mature into middle age and our golden years. The Kidney Network is responsible for the capacity to maintain stability, adapt to stress, support body tissues and organs, generate blood and marrow, grow, mature and reproduce. It also forms the body’s structural elements including the bones and teeth, for the Kidney is the source of bone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ovaries and testes are an integral part of the hypothalamic-pituitary- adrenal axis (HPA). The biological functions of this neuro-endocrine network regulate metabolism, hematopoiesis, core temperature and pressure, growth and maturation, reproduction and adaptation to stress. The concept of the pituitary-hypothalamic axis has been adopted by many Chinese researchers as a model that is parallel to traditional descriptions of the Kidney Network, and helps to understand manifold functions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased upon the experience of contemporary Chinese herbalists, we know that certain herbal formulas can amend patterns of Kidney deficiency and support bone density. Traditional herbal recipes that have been used since ancient times are currently being employed by Chinese herbalists to support and maintain healthy bone mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarrow Matters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis based on several formulas that have been documented in Chinese studies. Its objectives are to invigorate the Kidney, replenish Essence, support healthy bones and tendons, fortify Yang and benefit the circulation of Blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 32\" 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 32\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEucommia bark, Eclipta herb, Ligustrum fruit, Achyranthes root, Eleutherococcus root bark, Sichuan teasel root and Drynaria rhizome strengthen the Kidney, tonify Yin and Yang, nourish the tendons and bones and expel Damp Heat and Damp Cold from the Lower Burner. Achyranthes root, Eleutherococcus root bark, Sichuan teasel root and Drynaria rhizome are particularly useful for benefiting the sacrum and lumbar region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer horn gelatin and raw Rehmannia root replenish Essence, benefit Marrow and nourish Blood. In addition, Eleutherococcus root bark supports healthy bones and the True Yang \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eZhen Yang\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor Life Fire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMing \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuo\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Deer horn gelatin supports the tendons, bones and spine by invigorating the True Yang of the Kidney and Governing Vessel. The combination of Pyrola herb, Cranesbill herb, and Homalomena rhizome appears frequently in formulas for supporting healthy bones and benefiting the skin and muscles. Together they support the bone and tendon, and support the properties of Oyster shell, Achyranthes root, Eleutherococcus root bark, Drynaria rhizome and Sichuan teasel root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 33\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work of nourishing and supporting is accomplished by herbs that anchor and consolidate. Dragon bone and Oyster shell serve to quell Yang, astringe Essence and secure Life Fire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMing Huo\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat its source in the Life Gate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMing Men\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This action is complemented by the classical pair, Phellodendron bark and Anemarrhena rhizome, which counter an intensification of Internal Heat that may be generated by herbs with a warm or hot nature. These two herbs not only clear Heat, but, along with Dragon bone and Oyster shell, encourage the True Yang of the Life Gate Fire to settle down into the Lower Burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpimedium herb and Curculigo rhizome, especially in combination with Deer horn gelatin, robustly fortify Yang. Epimedium herb and Curculigo rhizome have been shown in modern Chinese herbal research to be valuable agents for nourishing Essence, Marrow and Blood. These two Yang tonics are essential for invigorating the Yang processes of transformation necessary for generating the Yin constituents of bone, muscle and connective tissue. White atractylodes rhizome strengthens the Spleen, the source of post-natal Qi and Essence, and consolidates the surface, thus helping the body retain its resources of Qi and Blood. In combination with Sichuan teasel root, Eucommia bark, Curculigo rhizome and Deer horn gelatin, White atractylodes rhizome also warms and supports the womb, which is an outgrowth of the primordial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChong Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Kidney system. In the contemporary literature, herbs like Chinese salvia root and rhizome are salutary botanical agents for supporting optimal capillary circulation. 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The Chinese feel that whenever this circulation is impaired, especially over a long period, “congealed Blood” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Xue yu) \u003c\/em\u003ecan develop. Disharmony occurs when the essential Blood-nourishing force of life turns and clashes against itself; a component of life becomes disconnected and isolated from the whole. Congealed Blood creates a cleft in the fundamental unity of life. The most common indications are stagnation and discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003eis a combination of two classic formulas used to dispel congealed Blood and restore harmonious Blood movement. It is especially designed for congealed Blood in the meridians, joints, lower back and limbs. Wang Qing-Ren’s “Expel Congealed Blood Soup” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang) \u003c\/em\u003e(1768-1831 A.D.) is the main source from which \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003eis derived. Dr. Wang said that many people with pernicious influences of Wind Damp Cold blocking meridian flow (see discussion in \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeridian Circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e) do not respond to earlier classical approaches. He felt that in these situations, the pernicious influences had already affected the Blood, and he designed this formula accordingly. The second part of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003eis Chen Shi-Wen’s “Myrrh Subdue the Sage Pill” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Mo Yao Xiang Sheng Dan) \u003c\/em\u003e(Song Dynasty, 1151 A.D.), which was designed to address congealed Blood and its subsequent disruption in other parts of the body and psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongealed Blood stagnations are usually immobile, occasionally stabbing and severe. They often develop from stagnant Qi or from Wind Cold Damp blocking the flow of the meridians, such as temporary shoulder, upper or lower back stagnation, sore legs that have congealed Blood aspects. Chen Shi-Wen describes his “Myrrh Subdue the Sage Pill” formula as addressing “temporary injury, sprain, cramps, soreness or inability to bend to outside Wind injuring the meridians. The presence of occasional lumps, masses and relatively immobile masses can also be signs of congealed Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Herbology sometimes relates congealed Blood patterns to mental, emotional, behavioral and spiritual imbalances characterized by separation, discontinuity or withdrawal. Dr. Yan Gan- Lin elaborates on these aspects of Wang Qin-Ren’s “Expel Congealed Blood” type formulas in the \u003cem\u003eZhejiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Herbology \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 16, number 10, 1981). Dr. Yan explains their value for addressing long term sorrow, dejection, suspicion and doubtfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongealed Blood creates a fundamental separation and lack of continuity between consciousness and physical being or the environment. Around a fixed, immovable center, there can be a long-term, diffused retreat from the environment or from consciousness. Sometimes, instead of such withdrawals, one can become blindly absorbed in particulars. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003epromotes the Blood flowing into itself, disperses its accumulation and reverses its turning against itself. It alleviates occasional severe stagnation. It helps ease a sense of occasional separation, disconnection, disorientation and anguish. Finally, to quote Chen Shi-Wen, it allows “the wisdom of the sage” to be brought within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eMo Yao Xiang Sheng Dan) \u003c\/em\u003eis an adaptive combination of the “Expel Congealed Blood Soup” and “Myrrh Subdue the Sage Pill” from \u003cem\u003eProfessional and Popular Formulas from the Taiping Era \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 8, section 2, 1151 A.D.; Chen Shi-Wen was the chief compiler of this volume). These two formulas have a number of overlapping ingredients and merge easily. The animal-derived ingredients have been removed and one additional ingredient was removed from each formula so that the resulting combined \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Passage \u003c\/strong\u003ehas a crafted, tailored fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarthamus flower \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb for congealed Blood patterns. Li Shi-Zhen (1518-1593 A.D.), in his \u003cem\u003eGrand Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e, says it also addresses “grief, mournfulness and the Qi being oppressed and not able to go outward.” It is acrid and warm, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchyranthes root \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Blood and expels congealed Blood. It also nourishes the Liver and Kidney, and nourishes the tendons and bones. It is bitter, sour and neutral, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-leaf gentian root \u003c\/strong\u003eexpels Wind Damp, harmonizes the Blood and comforts the tendons. It ensures that the formula affects the meridians. It is bitter, acrid and neutral, and enters the Liver, Stomach and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrrh resin \u003c\/strong\u003e“scatters Blood and promotes healing,” according to Li Shi-Zhen. It is bitter and neutral, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried peeled Peach seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb for congealed Blood patterns. It is bitter, sweet and neutral and enters the Heart, Liver and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrynaria rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003esupports healthy tendons and bones. It is also used to tonify the Kidneys. It is bitter and warm, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Blood, expels Wind and alleviates stagnation. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root tail \u003c\/strong\u003eis essential for regulating the Blood, and is important for congealed Blood patterns. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrankincense resin \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb to move Blood, relax occasionally cramped, spastic or rigid muscles, and promote healing. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotopterygium root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb for addressing Wind Damp obstruction \u003cem\u003e(Bi)\u003c\/em\u003e, and also assists the formula in reaching the limbs. It is acrid, bitter, aromatic and warm, and enters the Bladder and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Cyperus rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Qi along with the Blood. Li Shi-Zhen says that, in addition to it being a principle herb to move the Liver and Triple Burner, it also penetrates the Qi of all twelve meridians. It is acrid, slightly bitter and sweet, and is said to enter the Liver and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003ecomforts the tendons, and relaxes occasional spasm and cramps. 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The Liver is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echarge of storing and distributing the Blood to the sinews, and when the Blood is deficient, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe sinews are not nourished, causing stagnation. This formula is also indicated for a Liver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Spleen disharmony pattern in which Liver is constrained due to undernourishment and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeficiency. When Liver Blood is deficient or Liver overwhelms the Spleen, it can lead to Wind-like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanifestations such as occasional chills, cramping, muscle agitation, or spasm. The occasional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epresence of slight chills indicates the reaction of the weakened Yang, resulting from injury to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Yin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony and Licorice Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of two herbs, White peony root and Chinese licorice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot and rhizome, addressing Liver Yin and Blood deficiency. White peony root nourishes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlood and augments the Yin. It enters the Spleen, softens the Liver and alleviates stagnation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaddressing the primary aspect of this pattern. Liver Qi has a tendency to rebel transversely, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverbearing the Spleen, and White Peony root effectively addresses an overacting Liver. Chinese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elicorice root and rhizome clears Heat, augments the Qi of the Middle Burner, especially of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpleen, and moderates occasional spasms, especially of the leg and abdomen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir sweet and sour natures form a synergistic combination to soften the Liver and address \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoccasional muscle spasms, through nourishing Liver Blood and invigorating Liver Qi. 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External Wind penetrates the body’s exterior through the “pores and cracks”. The concept of External Wind not only includes the movement of air, but any sudden changes in the external environment that disrupt the organism’s ability to adapt. Adequate circulation of Blood and Qi, \u003cem\u003eYing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWei \u003c\/em\u003ethroughout the surface blocks the ability of External Wind to penetrate the exterior or surface layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen External Wind makes its way across the defensive boundary of the skin and muscles, it prepares the way for invasion of Heat, Summer Heat or Dampness, as if these other agents were riding “piggyback” on the Wind. Once it penetrates the external regions, External Wind (particularly if it is joined with Heat, Cold or Dampness) can lodge within the channels (\u003cem\u003eJing-luo\u003c\/em\u003e), resulting in the obstruction of Qi, Blood and Moisture circulation. 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Chinese cinnamon twig, Kudzu root and Sichuan lovage rhizome help to eliminate External Wind along with Cold and Dampness from the upper regions of the head, face, shoulders and back. Magnolia flower particularly aids the elimination of External Wind and Cold from the Upper Orifices and the Upper Burner. 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White peony root supplements Blood and consolidates Yin. Chinese cinnamon twig opens the channels and invigorates the Yang, enabling the Blood to move easily to the surface as well as through the interior. From an alternative point of view, Bitter orange immature fruit, prepared Cyperus rhizome, Turmeric root tuber and White peony root harmonize the Liver which can then appropriately store and release Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese salvia root and rhizome, Luffa herb, Turmeric root tuber, Shiny bugleweed herb and Sichuan lovage rhizome assist the circulation of Blood through the Heart, chest and breasts. Prepared Cyperus rhizome, Turmeric root tuber, Artemisia anomala herb and Shiny bugleweed herb mobilize Blood in the Lower Burner, helping to support normal menstruation. 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