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To nourish this generative source of so many dimensions of human life, Li Dong-Yuan created “Benefit the Middle and Boost the Qi” (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original name for Arouse Vigor, “Benefit the Middle and Boost the Qi,” refers to the “Middle” and the “Qi.” The famous Ming Dynasty scholar, Wu Kun, commenting on this name said, “The Middle is the Spleen, the feminine, the mother of the ten thousand phenomena. Qi is the Yang, the masculine, the father of the ten thousand phenomena...” (Verified Medical Prescriptions, section 20, 1584 A.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLi Dong-Yuan is renowned for emphasizing the central role of Spleen-Stomach Qi. In his dramatic style he states: “All five solid organs (Wu Zang) belong to the Stomach and all disharmony comes from its deficiency.” This Spleen-Stomach Qi, he says, is identical to the “Original Qi” and “is the pivot of the ascent and descent of the Yang and Yin.” The Original Qi facilitates “the clear Yang Qi’s ascent . . . the turbid Qi’s descent and regulates the nine orifices” (the two eyes, two ears, two nasal passages, mouth, anus and urethra). No human activity, behavior, sensation or thought is separate from Qi’s vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Original Qi is so central to life, its disruption can generate a myriad of patterns. Sluggishness and weakness patterns can include occasional fatigue, always wanting to sleep, having no power to speak and tired limbs. Occasional digestive disharmonies can be another focus for the formula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstragalus root \u003c\/strong\u003eis called “the senior of all herbs” by Wang Ang in his \u003cem\u003eEssentials of the Materia \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedica \u003c\/em\u003e(1694 A.D.). He also says that, depending on how it is processed, Astragalus root can drain Yin Fire and “tonify the Middle, benefit the Original Qi, warm the Three Burners and strengthen the Spleen and Stomach.” It is sweet and slightly 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\u003e“harmonizes the Blood and blood vessels,” according to Li Dong-Yuan. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis described in the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) as the “tonic of the five Yin organs \u003cem\u003e(Wu zang)\u003c\/em\u003e.” The \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 600 A.D.) says that, in addition to the five Yin organs, Ginseng also “tonifies the six Yang organs \u003cem\u003e(Liu fu)\u003c\/em\u003e, protects the Middle, and maintains the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e.” Chen Jia-Mo’s \u003cem\u003eHidden Aspects of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1560 A.D.) describes Ginseng as “draining the Yin Fire and nourishing and tonifying the Original Qi.” It is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly warm, and in modern times is said to enter the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCimicifuga rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis “bitter and neither hot nor cold, is thin in flavor, is the ‘Yang within Yin’ and makes the clear Qi upwardly ascend,” according to Li Dong-Yuan. Li Shi-Zhen (1518- 1593 A.D.) says it is especially important to make the “\u003cem\u003eYang Ming \u003c\/em\u003eclear Qi ascend.” Modern texts usually describe Cimicifuga rhizome as sweet, acrid, slightly bitter and cool, entering the Stomach, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBupleurum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eroot\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes the clear Yang ascend. It is ancillary to Cimicifuga rhizome, according to \u003cem\u003eRectification of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1832 A.D.), because it enters the \u003cem\u003eShao yang \u003c\/em\u003emeridians, not the \u003cem\u003eYang ming\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman’s Classic \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) says it “diminishes the old and increases the new.” It is bitter, slightly acrid and cool, and is said in modern texts to enter the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003e“harmonizes the Middle, benefits the Qi, warms the Middle, and rules flesh feeling hot, limbs being tired, eyes not wanting to open, lethargy and always wanting to lie down and eating imbalances,” according to Zhang Yuan-Su (1151-1243 A.D.). Li Dong-Yuan says it “removes Middle Burner and Stomach Heat.” It is bitter, sweet and warm, and it enters the Heart, Spleen, Stomach and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to “tonify the Spleen, Stomach, Middle Burner and Original Qi,” according to the \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of the Spleen and Stomach\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and warm, and enters the Spleen meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003e“creates flow into and penetration of the Spleen and Stomach and prevents the stagnation of the sweet, warm herbs,” according to Wu Kun’s commentary on \u003cstrong\u003eArouse Vigor \u003c\/strong\u003ein \u003cem\u003eVerified Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(1584 A.D.). 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This preparation is concerned with that part of the Fire element’s power that is clear, makes its presence felt and enlightens the outer environment and inner world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompassionate Sage acts on that aspect of our lives that is distinctly human. It affects what the Chinese call Shen or Spirit. The Spirit is what is outgoing, advancing and connects to life; it centers us and allows us to reach out. It allows affinity and clarity, and when it is not nourished properly we can become scattered and lose our sensitivity. The “style of government” of the Fire organ, according to old Chinese texts, is enlightened and compassionate. Our Compassionate Sage preparation adds deep sympathy and lucidity to how we sense the universe and ourselves; it is designed to help one compassionately embrace the cosmos and the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompassionate Sage \u003c\/strong\u003eis the most important formula for occasional insomnia. The Chinese speak of the Heart as storing the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. When the Spirit is stored properly, sleep is restorative. When it’s not, sleep can be restless or distressed by unsettling dreams. Whether one is unable to fall asleep, is awakened during the night or arises too early, \u003cstrong\u003eCompassionate Sage \u003c\/strong\u003emay be used to strengthen and calm the Spirit. Also, when the heart occasionally beats out of control or there is a sensation of palpitation, this Heart-nourishing pill may be the formula of choice. Sweating related to anxiousness and discomfort in one’s environment is another indication for this preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon bone \u003c\/strong\u003eis calcified animal bone unearthed from the soil (no animal is slaughtered or harmed by its use). This bone is said to impart a strength of clarity and purpose, and helps sink scatteredness and spaciness. It is also used frequently for restlessness and occasional insomnia. It gives the body support and is said to help “hold things in their place.” It is sweet, astringent and neutral in temperature, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Sour jujube seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb that helps to focus and concentrate the Spirit of the Heart. It also nourishes what the Chinese call the “Non-corporeal soul” \u003cem\u003e(Hun) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Liver. This is the most common herb used when the Blood is unable to nourish the vital forces of the Heart or Liver, and creates such disruptions as occasional irritability, insomnia, restlessness, unclarity, muddledness, timidity and absentmindedness. It is sweet, sour and gentle, and enters the Heart, Spleen, Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolygala root \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for occasional forgetfulness, anxiety and palpitations. It nourishes the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, and the Chinese say it also helps prevent the Spirit from getting “stuck.” It is bitter, spicy and warm, and enters the Lung, Heart and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiota Seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Heart-calming herb. 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. It belongs to the category of herbs that opens the connective functions of the body and is used especially for occasional mental slowness or an unclear mind. Altaica rhizome is also used for occasional dizziness and hearing difficulties due to obstructed movement of clear energy. It is bitter, spicy and warm, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongan aril \u003c\/strong\u003eis a delicious, edible fruit. It nourishes the Blood (which affects the Spirit) and is commonly used for occasional insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitation and fatigue. It is sweet and warm, and enters the Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese salvia root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Blood-moving herb that is also used for occasional insomnia or irritability. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Heart and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk tree bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for calming the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand for occasional insomnia. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmber resin \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important substance that sinks “spaciness” and helps focus the mind. It has many uses in the Chinese pharmacopeia, and in this formula it is used to insure clarity of mind and sharpness of focus. It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Heart, Liver and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoptis rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eclears occasional agitation, anxiety and irritability lodged in the Heart meridian. It returns the Heart Fire to its center. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Heart, Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach and Small Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the most crucial Blood-nourishing herb in the \u003cem\u003eChinese Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e. In this formula, it helps tonify the Blood so that the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003ecan become strong. It is sweet, spicy, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReishi fruiting body \u003c\/strong\u003eis the famous tonic mushroom of China. It plays many roles in Chinese legend and life. \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) says it “benefits Heart Qi, tonifies the Middle Burner and increases insight and intelligence.” It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Heart, Liver and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eharmonizes the flavors and aids absorption. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-compa","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843197563198,"sku":"CS1","price":18.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843197694270,"sku":"CS120","price":29.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843197595966,"sku":"CS2","price":35.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841505227070,"sku":"CS300","price":69.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843197661502,"sku":"CS60","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843197628734,"sku":"CS8","price":121.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Compassionate_Sage_Extract.png?v=1677647650"},{"product_id":"dispel-invasion","title":"Dispel Invasion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispel Invasion\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most important formula for invasions of Wind, Cold or Damp patterns. It is strong but gentle, with exterior releasing properties that does not cause Qi deficiency. Many disharmonies with Wind Cold or even mild Wind Heat can be successfully addressed with this formula, and also aggravations of Obstruction (Bi) Syndromes in damp weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchizonepeta herb relieves Wind, dries Damp and vents occasional rashes. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiler root expels Wind invasion. It is sweet, slightly warm and pungent, and enters the Bladder, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerilla leaf disperses Wind and Cold and reinforces the descending and dispersing of the Lungs. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotopterygium root and rhizome is warm, bitter, pungent and very drying, relieving surface Wind Damp. It notably guides other herbs into the Greater Yang (Tai yang) vessel, and enters the Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoria mildly strengthens the Spleen and dispels Damp through the urine. It protects the Spleen and Stomach, mildly tonifies the Qi and aids in the releasing of Dampness from the system. It is bland, mildly sweet and neutral, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatycodon root raises up the Qi to the surface and vents the Lung Qi to protect the interior. It restores the normal flow of Qi up and down the Triple Burner when combined with Dry fried bitter orange mature fruit. It is bitter, acrid and neutral, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome is used here to expel Wind and Damp. It is warm and pungent, and primarily enters the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBupleurum root releases the surface and harmonizes the interior and exterior. It is cool, bitter and pungent, entering the Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium and San Jiao meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry fried Bitter orange mature fruit is used to break stagnation and regulate the Qi flow, relieving accumulation caused by stagnation of Wind-Damp in the Middle Burner. It is bitter, cool and pungent, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Qi, benefits the Spleen-Stomach and harmonizes the formula. It is sweet and neutral, and enters all the meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger rhizome disperses Cold and transforms Phlegm. 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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. When its quiescent qualities have become excessive, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e can bring a crucial balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e, like\u003cstrong\u003e Quiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, is for the “root of life.” While Quiet Contemplative is designed for dry and brittle roots that cause instability, \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e is for the person who lacks the quickening power to move at all. Dynamic Warrior propels the root energy forward, giving it firmness, vigor and movement. Whenever activating and assertive energy is required, this formula can make an important contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest writings in China speak of Yang as being the basic animating and invigorating quality of life. \u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e stimulates the Fire to break through the restriction and immobility that non-assertive Will, paralyzing fear or numbing cold can create. It is one of the most potent tonifying formulas in Chinese Herbology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e is used for a wide variety of situations where Kidney Yang energy is insufficient. Sometimes the pattern resembles one which indicates \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they will also have a passive or inactive aspect. 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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Originally recorded in the famous dictionary, Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang), it is very useful for Triple Burner (San jiao) imbalances, with accumulation of Dampness throughout the San jiao, leading to a slowing of metabolism, heaviness and a loss of the transportation and transformation (Yun hua) of food and fluids due to decreased functioning of the Spleen and Triple Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally contracted Wind Cold, either from sudden weather changes in the warm season, air conditioning, swimming or cold food and drink that blocks the surface and Defensive \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi. At the same time, there is internal Damp accumulation from seasonal Qi (late Summer Heat and Dampness), damage from cold or spoiled food and drink or weak Spleen-\u003cem\u003eSan Jiao \u003c\/em\u003efunction. The surface Wind Cold exacerbates the internal Damp accumulation, leading to temporary bloating, nausea, aversion to food, a loss of taste, stuffy chest and a greasy tongue coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis a valuable ally when one is exposed to questionable water and food or when traveling in foreign lands, as it adjusts the Spleen and \u003cem\u003eSan Jiao \u003c\/em\u003eQi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a primarily salutary formula against external invasions of Wind Cold, psychological indications are generally side-effects of the above-mentioned patterns. They may include occasional lethargy, apathy to daily affairs, clouded thinking and sometimes mild depression, or an all-pervading feeling of stagnation affecting one’s mental and emotional outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San) \u003c\/em\u003ewas originated in 1151 C.E. and published in the encyclopedia \u003cem\u003eImperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)\u003c\/em\u003e. It was further modified by Wu Ju-Tong in his \u003cem\u003eSystematic Differentiation (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1798. 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It is warm and pungent, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003enormalizes the Qi flow, regulates the Middle Burner and dries Dampness. It is warm, pungent and slightly bitter, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a major herb to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, harmonize the Middle Burner and transform Dampness. It aromatically awakens the Spleen to perform its function of transformation and transportation \u003cem\u003e(Yun hua)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is warm, bitter and sweet. It enters the Heart, Spleen, Stomach and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis a major herb for regulating the Qi, warming the Middle Burner, drying Damp and dispelling accumulation. It supports healthy digestive function. It is warm, bitter and pungent, entering the Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger cured Pinellia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used in this formula to dry Dampness and transform Phlegm. It is a valuable herb when Dampness and Phlegm “gunk up the works,” leading to loss of clarity in thinking and action. It is warm, dry and pungent, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003emildly strengthens the Spleen and dispels Damp through the urine. It protects the Spleen and Stomach, mildly tonifies the Qi, and aids in releasing Dampness from the system. It will help balance out the moisture of the body, supporting normal urinary function. It is bland, mildly sweet and neutral. It enters the Heart, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant angelica root \u003c\/strong\u003edries Damp and aromatically invigorates the Spleen. It is warm and pungent, entering the Lung, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Qi regulator that warms the Middle Burner and harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines. Its aromatic quality is soothing and dispels turbidity, restoring clarity to both thought and action. It is warm, bitter, pungent and aromatic. It enters the Lung, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ewarms the Middle Burner and dispels Cold. Ginger rhizome is very warm and pungent, entering the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Barley sprout \u003c\/strong\u003edisperses stagnant food, harmonizes and supplements the Middle Burner and promotes Qi flow. It relieves the sensation of distention and fullness in the abdomen. It is slightly warm and mildly sweet. It enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicated leaven \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens and supplements the Spleen and Stomach and supports digestion. 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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. 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. In \u003cstrong\u003eGather \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitality\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is important in bringing out the potential of the other Blood tonic herbs. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, entering the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Qi-moving herb that, according to the \u003cem\u003eGolden Mirror \u003c\/em\u003e(1742 A.D.), is added to \u003cstrong\u003eGather Vitality \u003c\/strong\u003ebecause it “acridly scatters . . . the accumulated fear and dread and the thought that stagnates.” It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Middle Burner and adjusts and harmonizes the other herbs in the formula. It is sweet, bland and gentle, and enters the twelve meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eensures that the rest of the formula does not disturb the digestion. The \u003cem\u003ePouch of Pearls \u003c\/em\u003e(1186 A.D.) says it “benefits the Spleen-Stomach.” It is acrid and hot, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed jujube fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis a common addition to formulas to “calm the Middle, nourish the Spleen, help the twelve meridians, level the Stomach Qi . . . and harmonize the hundred herbs” \u003cem\u003e(Divine \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHusbandman)\u003c\/em\u003e. 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The Liver is historically known as the “general of the army” and is responsible for being strategic and forceful. At the same time, the Liver’s fundamental assertiveness and identity must be rooted in flexibility, mobility and never being stuck in any one disposition. A healthy Liver moves decisively yet must maintain an effortless gentleness. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003eis a version of a famous Chinese herbal formula designed for people who excel at the assertive dimension of the Liver but can not access its deeper soft interior. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003eis for people who are able to easily push outwards but are unable to let down and allow for an inward receptivity. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003eis also useful for the pattern of Liver invading Lung when people get stuck between anger-irritation and sadness-feelings of deprivation. In general, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps a person retain and even augment the productive forcefulness of the Liver while dramatically nourishing its Yin dimension of softness, relaxation, inner calm and gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003ewas originally formulated for people who had the seeming appearance of Liver Qi blockage and seemed to be pushing against boundaries all the time but, in reality, had insufficient Liver moisture to relax and receive. On the physical level, this formula is for any pattern of Liver Qi stagnation that is actually rooted in deficient Yin. The formula can also address Liver invading Lung. This formula can also be used as a tonic for generalized Yin deficiency that is configured by the Liver meridian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authoritative modern textbook \u003cem\u003eTraditional Chinese Herbology Liver Gallbladder Disharmonies \u003c\/em\u003e(1993) speaks of this formula as essential for Liver people who are always feeling irritated, pressured, blocked and unable to feel rested or relaxed. It is for people who are much better at the “forward” peddle and have difficulty with “idle” or “reverse.” It is considered an essential formula for a driven person who ceaselessly strives to succeed but cannot locate space to go with the flow. In a Taoist fashion, the formula does not diminish the productive and dynamic aspect of Liver assertiveness, but rather strengthens it by fostering the Liver’s soft, inner, flexible and receptive interior. \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003eis for people who are usually successful in the outer world but have a hard time developing enough interior space to experience inner satisfaction, relaxation or contentment; it allows assertiveness to take a rest. It can be helpful for people who are overly self-critical, have poor self-esteem or compensate by overworking. It also increases flexibility in adapting to different circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003ealso is beneficial to the Lung, it can be helpful for people who are caught between Wood anger-dissatisfaction and Metal sadness-deprivation. Feelings of always being discontent, annoyed, restless and uneasy somehow give way to feelings of appreciation, self-contentment, satisfaction, appreciation and relaxation. Some of the additional herbs used in our version of the formula move the formula towards the Heart meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1770, writing in \u003cem\u003eContinuation of Famous Physicians’ Cases Organized by Categories \u003c\/em\u003e(Xu ming Yi-lei-an), Dr. Wei Zhi-wei pointed out that most standard Liver formulas were insufficient for softening and moistening the receptive dimension of the Liver. Earlier formulas emphasized the Liver Qi being blocked, tense and obstructed and failed to sufficiently address the fact that in many people the root problem was primarily the Liver’s moisture. Therefore, Wei Zhi-wei created “Linking Decoction” which is the basis of \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Yi Guan Jian)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003ehas made a few modifications in “Linking Decoction.” Most importantly, we have borrowed three ingredients – dry fried Sour jujube seed, Anemarrhena rhizome and Sichuan lovage rhizome from “Sour Jujube Decoction” \u003cem\u003e(Suan Zao Ren Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e, which is derived from the \u003cem\u003eEssential Formulas of the Golden Chest \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eJing-gui Yao-lue\u003c\/em\u003e, 220 A.D.). This formula was designed by Zhang Zhong-Jing as a Liver-Heart meridian formula for occasional irritability, anxiety and insomnia. The addition of dry fried Sour jujube seed helps nourish the Liver and Heart Blood. The combination of Anemarrhena rhizome and Sichuan lovage rhizome dynamically combines an astringent, Fire-cooling herb with a Liver Qi-opening herb. These three new herbs allow \u003cstrong\u003eGracious \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u003c\/strong\u003eto gently and additionally embrace and comfort the Heart meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003ehas made two other modifications in “Linking Decoction.” Turmeric root tuber has replaced the Melia fruit of the original formula. This substitution has been made because a small number of people have been known to have unpleasant or adverse reactions to Melia fruit and its use would have made the formula unsuitable for long-term use. Finally, a small amount of Finger citron fruit has been added to help assimilation and provide a gentle flowing movement to the Yin-nourishing herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the critical herb in Chinese Herbology to nourish the Blood, Yin and Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Liver and Kidney. It stabilizes and moistens the deepest interior aspects of a person and produces deep quiescence and tranquility. Originally, Dr. Wei used only raw Rehmannia root in this formula, but \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003euses 50% prepared Rehmannia root, augmenting the Blood-nourishing aspect of the formula. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an indispensable herb for creating stability, cooling fire and moistening all the organs. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians, moves downward and creates stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Sour jujube seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical herb to nourish the Liver and Heart Blood and is important for occasional restlessness, overactivity, insomnia and anxiety. The \u003cem\u003eIllustrated Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Tu-jing\u003c\/em\u003e, 1061 A.D.) states that Jujube helps the Liver’s Non-corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Hun) \u003c\/em\u003ereturn to the Liver and rest comfortably. Li Ting, in his \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Herbology \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eYi-xue Ru-men\u003c\/em\u003e, 1575), also mentions that Jujube can be used to relax a person’s Gallbladder and help support them decisively shifting directions. The addition of this ingredient also extends \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003eto address the Heart meridian within the Lung meridian within the Liver meridian. It is sweet, sour and warm, and enters the Heart, Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOphiopogon tuber \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb for moistening the Upper Burner and helps to balance the dynamic tension of Qi with the ease and receptivity of moisture. The \u003cem\u003eRecord of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMing-yi Bie-lu\u003c\/em\u003e, c. 500 A.D.) mentions that it protects the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, stabilizes the Lung Qi and comforts all five Yin organs. It is an important herb to open the Heart meridian, to build a Lung-Heart connection and moistens the Upper Burners. It is sweet, slightly bitter and neutral, and enters the Lung and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis an herb that produces profound “stillness” and has a long history of being used to support reflectivity and tranquility. Sun Si-miao in his \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eQian-jin Yi-fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.) says that anyone who wants to become a mountain recluse or hermit (in both a literal and figurative sense) needs to take this herb. The herb helps a person look within and be comfortable with what is perceived. Lycium fruit is an important herb that tonifies the Blood, Yin and Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003eand generally softens the Liver, supports healthy vision and self-awareness and moistens the Lower and Middle Burners. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the central Liver Blood nourishing herb. Dong quai root’s soft cyclical movement balances Rehmannia root’s stabilizing quiescence and allows the formula to augment a person’s flexibility in adapting to different circumstances. The modern definitive text, \u003cem\u003eDevelopment of Ancient and Modern Famous Formulas (Gu-jin Ming-fang Fa-zhan) \u003c\/em\u003esays that the Liver’s Non-corporeal soul \u003cem\u003e(Hun) \u003c\/em\u003ereceives delight from Dong quai root. It allows a person to touch an inner relaxed ambiance and a comfortable place of self-esteem. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlehnia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important moistening herb to help a person connect with their interior. Sun Si-miao is his \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas (Qian-jin Yi-fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.) mentions this herb as being important for a person who is “cut off from self.” It moistens and reduces the sensation of being unsatisfied. It moistens the Upper and Middle Burners. It is sweet, bitter, bland and cool, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurmeric root tuber \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to substitute for “Linking Decoction’s” original Melia fruit. Melia fruit is not advisable to take over a long period of time. Turmeric root tuber has the same gentle, cool, Liver Qi-moving action as Melia fruit. It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Liver and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnemarrhena rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a stabilizing herb that, according to Li Shi-zhen, moistens the Kidneys and benefits the Yin. It also cools and drains Fire and helps with occasional restlessness and inability to be in a state of repose. In modern times, it is considered bitter and cold, and enters the Kidney and Lung meridians. It also insures that Finger citron fruit and Sichuan lovage rhizome are not too warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003emoves upwards and outwards and supports Turmeric root tuber’s role in replacing Melia fruit in the original formula. It provides the gentle nudge to the moistening herbs so that the entire formula provides flexibility and reinforces the positive dynamic aspects of the Liver. Also, as mentioned earlier, Sichuan lovage rhizome is matched with Anemarrhena rhizome in Zhong Zhong’s famous formula “Sour Jujube Soup.” This pair combines the astringing activity of Anemarrhena rhizome with the open and flowing activity of the Sichuan lovage rhizome to create a dynamic balance that actually mimics the general intention of \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny amount of \u003cstrong\u003eFinger citron fruit \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been added to \u003cstrong\u003eGracious Power \u003c\/strong\u003efor two reasons. First, its gentle gliding movement reinforces Turmeric root tuber. Secondly, it helps prevent any of Rehmannia’s stillness from affecting the Spleen meridian and causing any unwelcome occasional disturbances in digestion. 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We have modified this formula combination by adding Scrophularia root and Peucedanum root to more strongly dissipate Wind Heat from the Lung and moisten Yin, replacing Prepared soybean, Phragmites, Lophatherum and Apricot seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneysuckle flower \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat and external invasions. It has also been found useful in the early stages of Wind Heat invasions. It is sweet and cold, entering the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForsythia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat and external invasions and expels Wind Heat. It is slightly cold and bitter, and enters the Heart, Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Combined with Honeysuckle flower, it clears external invasions lodged at the Qi level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite mulberry leaf \u003c\/strong\u003edispels Wind Heat and cools the Blood. It is cold, sweet and slightly bitter, entering the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatycodon root \u003c\/strong\u003eraises the Qi to the surface, vents the Lung Qi to protect the Interior and relieves occasional fullness in the chest. It enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese mint herb \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat invasions, settles the stomach and relieves food and Qi stagnation. It is cool and pungent, entering the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizonepeta herb \u003c\/strong\u003erelieves Wind, dries Damp, vents rashes and soothes itching. This herb can be used in either Wind Heat or Wind Cold patterns, and is utilized here because it vents Wind Heat without causing dryness. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrophularia root \u003c\/strong\u003eenriches the Yin element, downbears Fire and eliminates vexation. It is cold, bitter and salty, entering the Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum flower \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Wind Heat, calms and cools the Liver. It is cool, sweet and bitter, entering the Liver and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurdock fruit \u003c\/strong\u003ereleases the surface to expel Wind Heat, and benefits the throat. Burdock fruit relieves Wind Heat rashes. 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In the Spleen and Stomach, Phlegm may be seen as an occasional lack of appetite, occasional vomiting, occasional drooling or lethargy. Phlegm in the meridians may be reflected as occasional numbness, occasional accumulation, as well as occasional discomfort in the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhlegm affecting the Spleen often manifests as an excessive nurturing of others while neglecting oneself, obsessive mental ruminations and an inability to confront or compete with others. Stagnant Phlegm in the Lung often accompanies a burdened sense of loss and lack of vision and inspiration. 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The addition of dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit increases the formula’s ability to regulate the Qi of the Middle Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Spleen and transforms Phlegm. It is neutral and bland, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003edries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. It is widely used for moving stagnant Qi in the Middle Burner. It also strengthens the Spleen. It is warm, acrid and bitter, and enters the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice cured Pinellia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to dry Dampness, transform Phlegm and dissipate Phlegm accumulation. It is warm and acrid, entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Bitter orange immature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to break up Qi and food stagnation. In combination with the other herbs in \u003cstrong\u003eLucid Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, it disperses accumulations of Phlegm and Qi. Due to the cool nature of dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit, it may be used for Damp Heat patterns. It is cool and bitter, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Chinese arisaema rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003edries Dampness and expels Phlegm. It also disperses Wind Phlegm in the meridians. It is one of the most drying herbs. It is warm, acrid and bitter, and enters the Lung, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltaica rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eopens the orifices and vaporizes Phlegm, and is used when Phlegm affects the Heart. It also harmonizes the Middle Burner and transforms Dampness. It is warm and acrid, and enters the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis most commonly used to harmonize the herbs in a formula and to lead them into the meridians. Because of the quantity of Chinese licorice root and rhizome used in \u003cstrong\u003eLucid Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, it tonifies the Spleen and Qi. 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Historically, the Chinese believed that this circulation took place within the meridian pathways. A circulation blockage in meridians can cause stagnation, discomfort, occasional limitation of movement and impairment. The Chinese call this impaired flow “obstruction.” The adage of Zhang Zhi-Cong’s (1610-1672 A.D.) provides the normative explanation: “Obstruction is blockage; pernicious influences hamper flow and cause stagnation.” One of China’s oldest books describes thirteen kinds of obstruction (\u003cem\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 43). The most prominent hindrance described is a combination of Wind, Damp and Cold interfering with the meridian system closest to the external environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the earliest and most famous herbal responses to the common situation of stagnation caused by obstruction was crafted by Sun Si-Miao, the greatest Chinese scholar of the Tang Dynasty. In his \u003cem\u003eThousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 8, section 4, 652 A.D.) he recorded one of China’s most important and enduring formulas known as “Pubescent Angelica Mulberry Mistletoe Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Sun indicated that it was primarily for Wind Damp Cold obstruction with an underlying deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, an adaptation of Sun Si-Miao’s formula, is the classic herbal formula for occasional discomfort, soreness, aches, numbness, cramps, swelling, occasional impaired flexibility and limitations of movement that effect the lower and upper back, limbs or joints. It is especially designed for a person with deficiency underneath the Wind Damp Cold hinderance. Yan Yong-Huo in \u003cem\u003eFormulas Beneficial to Life \u003c\/em\u003e(1253 A.D.) summarizes this connection: “Because the body is deficient, pernicious influences invade the inward emptiness; obstruction is formed when Wind, Cold and Damp are thus admitted.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula strengthens the Liver’s sense of Virtue and the Kidney’s Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi)\u003c\/em\u003e, so one can respond more creatively and less automatically to stagnation. Generally speaking, \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Circulation \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps to restore the harmonious flow of Qi and Blood in the meridians and alleviate the stagnation caused by pernicious influences obstructing their flow. It replenishes the underlying deficiency that sometimes results in physical obstruction and psychic limitation. Finally, it fosters a new integration between a person’s consciousness and the part of their body that is experiencing limitation. Acceptance, release of obstruction and enhanced awareness become more possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Circulation \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eis basically an adaptation of Sun Si-Miao’s “Pubescent Angelica Mulberry Mistletoe Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang), \u003c\/em\u003erecorded in 652 A.D. in his \u003cem\u003eThousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 8, section 4). The minor changes and substitutions made are intended to make the formula stronger, more versatile and less harsh. These changes are noted in the following descriptions of the ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoranthus herb \u003c\/strong\u003eis symbolic of the entire formula because it both expels Wind Damp and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. The \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman \u003c\/em\u003estates that its principle function is to address occasional back stagnation.” In addition, the \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of Ri Hua-Zi \u003c\/em\u003estates that it “helps the tendons and bones and benefits the circulation.” It is bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan teasel root \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Liver and Kidneys, supporting healthy sinews and bones, promoting Blood movement and alleviating stagnation. It is bitter, acrid and slightly warm, and enters the Kidney and Liver channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tinospora stem \u003c\/strong\u003edispels Wind Dampness, relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiler root \u003c\/strong\u003eexpels Wind, overcomes Damp, and is crucial for relieving Wind obstruction. The\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003eof Ri Hua-Zi (713 A.D.) also states that Siler root stabilizes the psycho-spiritual \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eforce of the Will \u003cem\u003e(Ding-zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eand decreases occasional anxiety. It is acrid, sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Bladder, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-leaf gentian root \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses Wind Damp causing stagnation. A flexible herb, it does not create the dryness typical of other herbs in the “expel Wind Damp” category. It is bitter, acrid and neutral, and enters the Liver, Stomach and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEucommia bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis a precious bark that, according to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman\u003c\/em\u003e, “benefits the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, firms the tendons and bones and strengthens the Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi)\u003c\/em\u003e.” It is indispensable for occasional low back and limb stagnation accompanied by deficiency and weakened resolve. It is sweet, slightly acrid and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyrithrina bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis substituted for the Ligusticum fruit of the original formula. The substitution makes the formula more versatile and strong in removing Wind Damp. It is suitable for both Cold and Hot obstruction. It is bitter, acrid and slightly cold, and enters the Liver, Spleen and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyathula root \u003c\/strong\u003eis said by the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman \u003c\/em\u003eto “address Wind Damp obstruction.” The \u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 500 A.D.) reports that it can “support the bone marrow and is beneficial for occasional back and spine stagnation and benefits the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. Cyathula root also moves and circulates the Blood. It is sweet, bitter and neutral, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an indispensable feature of the formula, nourishing any deficiency of the Blood that is likely to accompany obstruction. Zhang Zhong-Jing, in the Han Dynasty, postulated that one should suspect deficient Blood whenever there is obstruction. Dong quai root also moves the Blood and relieves stagnation. It is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePubescent angelica root \u003c\/strong\u003estrongly relieves the attack of Wind Cold and alleviates stagnation, according to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.). It also says Pubescent angelica root is beneficial for “running piglet syndrome,” implying that it relieves uncontrollable and exaggerated emotional reactivity and excitability. It is bitter, acrid and warm, and enters the Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Asian ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Qi. It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces the White Asian ginseng root and rhizome and helps to eliminate Dampness. It is sweet, insipid and neutral, and enters the Spleen, Heart and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces Pubescent angelica root. It tonifies the Blood, comforts the Liver and alleviates stagnation, manifesting occasionally with cramps and spasms. It is bitter, sour and cool, and enters the Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces White Asian ginseng root and rhizome and harmonizes the formula. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the twelve meridians, but with an emphasis towards the Spleen and Lung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb to warm the personality, tonify the Yang, intensify insight and move Blood. 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Disturbances in this tension create a situation where a person’s usual inward soft sensibility becomes a defensive alertness and the usual external wall of armored protectiveness becomes a border of soft, even mushy, vulnerability. On the physical level, one type of loss of adjustment between exterior and interior is recognized in occasional tenderness, stiffness, numbness or sensations of heaviness. On a psychological level, this imbalance is present when a person’s usual sense of external engagement primarily monitors their own interior stagnation. Discomfort becomes the primary or even exclusive experience of a person’s being; the inner and outer merging into a single awareness of noxious sensations. The exterior is vulnerable, the interior is defensive. The Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi has become misplaced on the ‘outside,’ the Protective \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi has drawn inappropriately inwards − chaos reigns. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis the traditional approach to realign the exterior and interior and create a new sense of comfortable order. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003erebalances the exterior and interior. At the same time, it increases an awareness of contact with the world that is beyond the experience of discomfort. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003efosters inward peacefulness and softness, and helps refocus a person towards expansive, unhindered engagement with the outer world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003ealso expels Wind, Damp and Cold obstructing the meridians. Muscles, tendons and joints need a dynamic balance of strength and resilience with softness and gentleness. When a person loses this balance they are liable to experience occasional chilliness, soreness, tenderness, numbness, cramping or heaviness or occasional generalized or regional stagnation and discomfort in the neck and shoulders, upper or lower back or sore and achy lower extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile stagnation and occasional discomfort are the primary indications for \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e, this formula is crucial for adjusting the Protective and Nutritive energies on the psychological level, in terms of awareness and reaction to external stimuli. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses a person whose focus in the world is actually their internal sense of discomfort, and whose primary inner world is awareness of the ‘alien’ nature of their inner sense of discomfort. The interior is overly hypervigilant and defensive, the exterior overly vulnerable. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis the traditional Chinese herbal response to this loss of adjustment between exterior and interior, and reintroduces a balance, the Protective \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi attends to the exterior and outward activities, and the Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi to softening and nurturing. More softness in the interior means less cramping, less resisting and less vigilance towards stimuli. More interior softness means less wanting things to be other than they are. Less softness on the exterior means more engagement. All this realignment means that sensation and aversion to discomfort is diminished. A person is more comfortable in engaging the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn another dimension of interiority, it allows a person to become less sensitive to the opinions and external pressures of others and more able to confidently accept their own inner desires and voice. It can help a person diminish their sense of vulnerability and regain their self-direction and inner sense of intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eQiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang\u003c\/em\u003e) combines the actions of two famous formulas: “Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Kudzu” \u003cem\u003e(Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang), \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was developed by Zhong Zhong-jing in \u003cem\u003eCold Induced Disharmonies \u003c\/em\u003e(Shang-han Lun, 220 A.D.) and “Li Ao’s Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness” \u003cem\u003e(Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang) \u003c\/em\u003edeveloped in \u003cem\u003eClarifying Doubts \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eNei-wai Shang-bian Huo Lun\u003c\/em\u003e, 1247 A.D.). Li Ao’s formulation itself borrows heavily from Sun Si-mao’s Tang Dynasty formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Kudzu” was originally designed to release the muscle layer and relax and moisten the tendons; it was considered especially suitable for the neck and shoulders. The most common interpretations of “Nutritive \u003cem\u003eYing \u003c\/em\u003eQi and Protective \u003cem\u003eWei \u003c\/em\u003eQi losing adjustment” are based on the notion that such a pattern is related to external pernicious influences. “Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness” was originally designed for severe stagnation that could include accumulation of Wind, Dampness and Cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOuT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKudzu root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical herb to release the muscles, and is especially used for occasional stiff, tight neck or upper back. It can be used for muscle tightness anywhere. It also reinforces the moistening quality of White peony root. It is sweet, acrid and cool, and enters the Spleen and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical combination with Chinese cinnamon twig in this formula. While Chinese cinnamon twig is assertive, moves outwards and increases the exterior vigilance, White peony root increases the interior yielding. It is extremely stable and “softens and comforts” the interior. Its stability is critical to lessening stagnation, cramping and in promoting a sense of inner peace and calm. Its astringent properties help retain an inner self that does not need to rely on any external expression. It is bitter, sour and cool, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to alleviate stagnation and to expel Wind. Because it moves the Qi portion of the Blood, it is especially valuable for the extremities and muscles. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiler root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a common herb to expel Wind Dampness and stagnation anywhere in the body. It is an important ingredient of Notopterygium Decoction. On a psychological level, Sun Si-miao in his \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eQian-jin Yi-fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.) views this herb as essential for a person who cannot be alone nor find an inner sense of comfort. It is acrid, sweet and slightly warm, and, in this formula, enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon twig \u003c\/strong\u003eis the critical herb to adjust the Nutritive Ying Qi and Protective Wei Qi in Cold Induced Disharmonies (220 A.D.). It is used in combination with White peony root whenever the interior moisture ‘leaks’ while the exterior resistance is too weak to defend a person. While this is often interpreted to mean an outside pernicious influence, it is also understood in Cold Induced Disharmonies and in Zhang Zhong-jing’s other book, Essential Formulas of the Golden Chest (Jin-gui Yao-lue Fang-lun, 220 A.D.), to apply to deficient situations. Zhang Zhong- Jing describes Cinnamon twig as “tonifying and strengthening the middle” several times in his writings. This understanding is similar to the one expressed in Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica (Shen-nong Ben-cao Jing, 150 A.D.) in which Cinnamon is said to “tonify the middle and benefit the Qi.” Additionally, Chinese herbal tradition also considers Chinese \u003c\/em\u003eCinnamon twig an essential herb for alleviating stagnation. For example, Tao Hong-Jing’s \u003cem\u003eCollection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Jing Ji-zhu\u003c\/em\u003e, 500 A.D.) says Cinnamon twig can “warm the meridians, penetrate the vessels and benefit the joints.” It is acrid, sweet and warm, and, in this formula, enters the Liver, Heart and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack jujube fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis said to adjust Qi, especially Nutritive \u003cem\u003eYing \u003c\/em\u003eQi and Protective \u003cem\u003eWei \u003c\/em\u003eQi. It is sweet, and enters the Spleen meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tinospora stem \u003c\/strong\u003eis added to reinforce the ability of the formula to relax the meridians. Because it is slightly cold, it balances the warmer ingredients of the formula, making the entire formula more versatile. It is bitter, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese quince fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenhances the ability of the formula to comfort the tendons and activate the meridians. It is sour, slightly warm and aromatic, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotopterygium root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to expel Wind, Damp and Cold from the meridians. In this way, it addresses the sensation of heaviness. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Bladder meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese salvia root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important addition to the two basic formulas and, as the \u003cem\u003eMaterial Medica of Ri Hua-zi \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eRi Hua-zi Ben-cao\u003c\/em\u003e, 713 A.D.) has noted, provides a critical nourishing energy, useful when the Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi becomes unclear and unsettled. Wu Yi-luo, in his \u003cem\u003eThoroughly Revised Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Cong-xin\u003c\/em\u003e, 1751 A.D.), further suggests that Salvia as a single herb can be a substitute for the entire classic formula “Four Substances” \u003cem\u003e(Si Wu Tang) \u003c\/em\u003efrom the Kan Traditionals formula line because it is moving and nourishing. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarthamus flower \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important addition that follows a suggestion made by Wei Yi-lin for the formula called “Cinnamon Twig Safflower Decoction,” mentioned in his \u003cem\u003eEffective Formulas from \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenerations of Practitioners \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShi-yi De-xiao Fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 1345 A.D.); the addition of Carthamus flower strengthens the formula’s ability to move any congealed blood from the exterior or interior. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003ehas three roles: it helps relieve stagnation, it makes the formula more versatile by balancing Chinese cinnamon twig’s warmth with Tree peony root bark’s gentle coolness, and finally, as mentioned by Wang Ang in his \u003cem\u003eEssentials of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Bei-yao\u003c\/em\u003e, 1751 A.D.), it acts by nourishing the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Heart and the Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Kidney, and by allowing a person to move into a healthier relationship with their exterior and interior aspects. It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Liver, Heart and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to the formula used to move both Qi and Blood. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBupleurum root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important addition that hints at another Cinnamon twig formula, known as “Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,” which also releases the muscle layer. The addition of Bupleurum root to \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps the formula address stagnation that has been stuck for long periods of time. It is bitter, slightly acrid and cool, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to harmonize the other ingredients. It is sweet and warm, and helps the absorption of the other ingredients. 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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. 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These organs work in concert: the Spleen goes upwards and retains, and the Stomach descends and eliminates. When this shifting and transforming process loses its sense of proportion and balance, it is said to lose its harmony. When this shifting and transforming process becomes dramatically chaotic, confused or paralyzed, the Earth loses any ability to provide nourishment and clarity and instead becomes a source of radical turbulence and unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis not for a simple Earth disharmony, but rather addresses a radical disorientation of Yin and Yang where extreme disharmony exists in more than one direction: the person is both too Hot and too Cold, excessive and deficient. The formula addresses the knots, blockages, obtunded sensations and chaotic processes that occur when the Spleen and Stomach become contorted and are pulled in seemingly multiple different directions. On the physical level, this chaotic ascending\/descending process is intimately linked to the process of digestion and means that food becomes a burden and a source of discomfort rather than the basis for nourishment. On the psychological level, this chaotic disruption of the Spleen-Stomach’s balance of retention and letting go affects the Spirit dimension of the Spleen, which is known as the “Consciousness of Potentials” (\u003cem\u003eYi \u003c\/em\u003eor “Heart Mind”). In this situation, the Spleen-Stomach is unable to undergo a normal process of consideration, deliberation and decision on what is likely, possible or conceivable. Instead of creative potential and clear intentions, a person feels split and cannot make up their mind. He or she is confused or literally feels torn between options: absolutely opposing ideas or possibilities are both attractive and revolting. \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis our version of a Han Dynasty formula that combines contradictory herbs to “shake-up” and re-organize a tangled and befuddled Spleen-Stomach. It restores the Earth’s capacity to transform, transmute and be creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis the fundamental formula for addressing the chaotic situation where the Spleen and Stomach are Hot and Cold simultaneously and all of their processes seem out of control and pulling in the wrong direction. The Spleen-Stomach has Damp-Heat and Deficiency-Cold at the same time. Digestion is disrupted. Is it because of Heat or Cold? Is it because the Spleen-Stomach is too weak to receive? Too Cold to transform? Too Damp to let go, or just too Hot and overactive? \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis for the situation when all or almost all of these disharmonies are happening simultaneously and the Yin-Yang valence of the Earth reaches pandemonium. The original pattern complex of the formula describes feeling distention, fullness, knottedness or tightness in the center of the chest (what the original formula calls the ‘Heart’ or ‘Epigastrium’). There is a “clumping” sensation and a sense of no room in the digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis an ideal formula for a person who is caught in contradictory options that are both appealing and loathsome at the same time. The formula addresses a person who is unable to distinguish the Clear Yang from the Turbid Yin in their life. Mutually contrary options both allure and repel. The process of shifting – what should be held on to and what should be disavowed – becomes chaotic. Any single path, option or decision is both appealing and repulsive. A person feels a clump in their chest and cleavage in their Consciousness of Potentials \u003cem\u003e(Yi) \u003c\/em\u003e– or alternatively translated Heart Mind. Instead of a clear Consciousness of Potentials a person becomes a bundle of knotted and impossible preferences that only cause discomfort and confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe psychological understanding of \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003ebegins with Sun Si-miao’s commentaries in \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eQian-jin Yi-fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.). In this book, the greatest scholar of the Tang Dynasty claims that the ingredients of this formula are ideally suited to help a person “overcome their own self.” \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eis for a person that can no longer creatively transmute life’s options and is deeply stuck or torn between options. For example, the conflict generated within a person when they are deciding whether to remain with or leave either a partner, a work situation or a stable life environment for a new situation or opportunity often gives rise to such a pattern. Both directions can seem absolutely valuable and attractive, and at the same time, awful and impossible. This formula opens and clears the “Heart Mind” so that a person can separate the valuable supportive, nourishing Yang elements in their life from the turbid obstructive Yin aspects, or at least decide and then live comfortably with whatever option is chosen. \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eallows for focus and a meditative center of gravity, fosters decisive and warm movement, transforms cloudy Dampness and cools chaotic and exaggerated activity. It gives a person space to clarify and begin to unify their consciousness. It allows options to be considered deliberately and not reacted to as if each were both necessary and impossible. This formula lets a person contemplate and then deliberately absorb their choice comfortably. It does not short circuit any process – it makes the Earth’s and Spleen-Stomach’s process of absorbing and discarding more comfortable, orderly and deliberate. \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eultimately allows a person to move forward towards a healthy give-and-take exchange with themselves, their close relationships, their community and their work situation. Ultimately, \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eallows for a unified self-awareness and self-relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the complex mixture of Hot-Cold and Excess-Deficiency that \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses, the signs and patterns of the person can vary tremendously. Not being able to see the exact pattern can be a sign for the use of this formula. Not infrequently, this formula is valuable when a person has had a previous tendency towards one type of disharmony and another entirely different disharmony is superimposed. For psychological or actual emotional conflict – being caught between possibilities that are equally attractive and repulsive – is itself enough of an indication. Practitioners should note that it is not necessary for the physical and psychological patterns to both exist in a person before this formula is suitable. In fact, it is not common for both dimensions to exist simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eis based on Zhang Zhong-Jing’s “Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium (Heart),” which was first recorded in \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of Cold-induced Disharmonies \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShang-han lun\u003c\/em\u003e, 220 A.D.). Two additional herbs have been added to reflect the most common presentations seen today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Asian ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the crucial herb to promote self-reflection and meditative self-awareness. Its stability promotes clarity of intention and focus. This older understanding of the herb can also be found in modern literate sources. The \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) states that Ginseng “opens the Heart Mind” \u003cem\u003e(Kai xin)\u003c\/em\u003e. Sun Si-miao describes Ginseng as being important for supporting a person “to know themselves.” The modern \u003cem\u003eSelected Commentaries on Ancient Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGu-fang Xuan-zhu, Hubei\u003c\/em\u003e, 1983) speaks of Ginseng as “adjusting the Consciousness of Possibilities \u003cem\u003e(Yi)\u003c\/em\u003e.” It is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice cured Pinellia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical herb to remove turbid Yin from the Spleen-Stomach. On a physical level, it is important for occasional nausea and vomiting. On a psychological plane, it is a key ingredient to eliminate confusion and mental turbidness. It fosters clear lines. It enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians, and is acrid and warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a dynamic, hot, moving herb that warms the Spleen-Stomach and allows its outwardly movement to push the turbid Yin and make room for the Clear Yang. Ginger rhizome helps reduce any physical or psychological stagnation due to a Cold stuck Spleen-Stomach. Sun Si-Miao in the \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003ementions that matching Ginger with Coptis can be the key for people who “cannot overcome themselves.” It is acrid and hot, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese skullcap root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a cold herb that drains Damp Heat in the Stomach and Intestines and is helpful for occasional diarrhea. It reinforces Coptis rhizome’s actions. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Intestines, Heart and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed jujube fruit \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces the White Asian ginseng root and rhizome in this formula and moderates some of the stronger herbs of the formula. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a new addition to the original formula. It is intended to reinforce the Qi- moving dimension of the formula. This herb is especially suitable because it opens the Spleen- Stomach to new directions psychologically and addresses distention, stagnation and occasional nausea or vomiting. 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It is also helpful for a feeling of being engulfed and smothered by confusion. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003estabilizes the rest of the formula by reinforcing the Ginseng and moderating the other ingredients. It is sweet and warm, and enters the Spleen meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoptis rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an extremely cold herb that in \u003cstrong\u003eOne Mind \u003c\/strong\u003ecombines with the extremely hot, dry Ginger rhizome to regulate a Spleen-Stomach that has lost all sense of direction and is behaving chaotically. Coptis rhizome quiets the overactivity of the Spleen, allows things to be eliminated or absorbed and makes rebellious Stomach Qi descend. 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Spleen energy is said to extract the “pure essence” of the environment. When this energy is weakened or becomes bogged down, the correct response may be the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eformulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chinese classics speak of the Earth element’s “style of government,” its basic qualities, as hard working and careful. Earth expends effort, likes to nurture, tends to store, and in the body is responsible for the transformation of food into an abundance of energy or Qi. Qi empowers and supports all activities, sensations, thoughts and desires. Earth Qi builds the muscle power of our life. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses this power in two ways. First it strengthens, making the Earth energy more capable of transformation and growth; it is a strong tonic for basic Qi. Secondly, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003echecks the tendency of Earth to become bogged down in itself, to over-accumulate because it has become too weak or over-meticulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eempowers the Spleen’s energy so that, at the most physical level, it can extract the nutritive essence of foods and fluids, transforming them into the basic building blocks – the “pure essences” – which become both the energy and form of life. When the Spleen’s energy is weak, or becomes sluggish or stagnant, the basic digestive activities of life become impaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Spleen activity is said to build the muscles and flesh, this preparation is generally useful in giving strength to the limbs and for creating more endurance and physical strength. \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003epotentiates the energy inherent in food and, in so doing, addresses occasional tiredness, fatigue and weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychologically, \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eworks in two ways. First, when the Earth energy is weak, one feels unable to move or get involved with self or others. One may be unable to undertake a project, pessimistic about completing one, or lacking in perseverance. \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003eadds a basic power that addresses this weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, the Spleen’s energy involves the ability to transform, to separate pure from impure. It is a down-to-earth energy: stable, honest, with a willingness to embrace self and others. When this transforming ability is obstructed, the Spleen can easily become stuck in a receiving mode, without the capacity to transmute; this over-accumulation is often described as “Dampness.” One then tends to become overly self-conscious and unable to make a move that risks exposure. One may ruminate over endless possibilities or obsess over ideas, often developing a mental flabbiness or dullness that inhibits the possibility of constructive movement. 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. People in this situation can have trouble fully embracing life because being open necessarily involves transformation, and embracing means narrowing one’s focus, becoming decisive and honestly selective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an Earth type cannot reach the full potential of becoming strong while remaining nurturing, of being open yet continuing to change, \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003emay be helpful. In this deeper level of Earth energy lies the recognition that stability can be wedded to change, options to clarity, pensiveness to decision and nurturance to firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic idea of \u003cstrong\u003eProsperous Farmer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Liu Jun Zi Tang) \u003c\/em\u003ehas been discussed and used by many Chinese herbalists throughout the ages. The core formula is the “Soup of the Four Gentlemen” \u003cem\u003e(Si Jun Zi Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e, compounded by Dr. Chen Shi-Wen in his \u003cem\u003eProfessional and Popular Formulas from the Taiping Era \u003c\/em\u003e(1151 A.D.). Its major focus was tonifying the Spleen Qi and eliminating Dampness, but there have been many modifications to the original preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most famous change was the “Soup of the Six Gentlemen” \u003cem\u003e(Liu Jun Zi Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e, from Xue Ji’s Ming Dynasty annotations of Chen Zi-Ming’s \u003cem\u003eComplete Book of Good Formulas for Women \u003c\/em\u003e(1237 A.D.). Zhang Jie-Bin, the Ming Dynasty scholar, created another famous version in 1624\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA.D. The early Qing scholar, Zhang Lu-Zhuan also had a version in 1695 A.D., as did Wu Qian, the compiler of the \u003cem\u003eGolden Mirror \u003c\/em\u003e(1742 A.D.). Examining this historical unfolding and reflecting on our own experience in an industrial and post-industrial setting, we have continued to fine-tune this important traditional formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original “Four Gentlemen” are Chinese red ginseng root and rhizome, White atractylodes rhizome, Poria and Chinese licorice root and rhizome. Xue Ji added Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit and Ginger cured pinellia rhizome to create “Soup of the Six Gentlemen.” We have also adopted Zhang Jie-Bin’s use of the Chinese amomum fruit and Ginger rhizome, Zheng Lu-Zhuan’s use of Saussurea root and Wu Qian’s use of Astragalus root and Magnolia bark, as well as our own additions of Chinese yam rhizome and Chinese hawthorn fruit to further enhance this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to tonify the Spleen and benefit the Qi. It is used for all patterns of deficient Spleen energy. White atractylodes rhizome has a second property that makes it ideal for this formulation: besides strengthening the Spleen, it dries Dampness and assists bogged-down transformative energy. It increases clarity and precision so that things can be kept in place or allowed to move as needed. It is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial ingredient in this formula and is used to both eliminate accumulated Dampness and to tonify the Spleen’s transforming energy. It is one of the main drying herbs and is also used to clarify and create stability (different from stagnation). Poria is commonly used for occasional insomnia, muddled thinking, dim-wittedness and ponderous or obsessive thoughts. It is sweet, insipid and neutral in temperature, and enters many meridians, including the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lung and Kidney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstragalus root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb for stabilizing what needs to be firm and activating what needs to be dynamic. It is used to strengthen the Spleen and tonify the Qi. 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It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to move the Qi and strengthen the Spleen. Whenever there is deficiency and Dampness, it is likely that the Spleen’s Qi has become stuck. Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit moves this stagnation. It dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and contributes to the formula by awakening and quickening the transformative power of the Spleen. It also contributes to mental and emotional clarity. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese amomum fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important adjunctive herb that moves Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach. It is used whenever the digestive Qi is stagnant. It also eliminates Dryness. 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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. Quell Fire can be a first step towards embracing and softening this rage, reestablishing the order of things and beginning a movement towards benevolence and virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuell Fire \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps to cool, restrain and clarify explosive Liver energy and clearly demark overflowing and fulminating Liver Damp Heat. \u003cstrong\u003eQuell Fire \u003c\/strong\u003erestores the Liver’s sense of smooth flowing movement and harmonious recognition of responsible limits throughout the Liver, Gallbladder and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest precursor of \u003cstrong\u003eQuell Fire \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Long Dan Xie Gan Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eis Sun Si-Miao’s Tang Dynasty “Gentiana Drain the Liver Soup”. Li Dong-Yuan (1180-1251 A.D.) crafted the original “Gentiana Drain the Liver Soup” in his \u003cem\u003eFragrant Room Secret Depository \u003c\/em\u003ein 1245 A.D. Many versions of this formula followed, but the most important is that of Wang Ang. Dr. Wang added Skullcap, Gardenia and Licorice to Dr. Li’s original formula in his \u003cem\u003eCollected Formulas and Explanations \u003c\/em\u003e(1682 A.D.). This revised version was adopted in the \u003cem\u003eGolden Mirror \u003c\/em\u003ein 1742 A.D., and is the one most commonly used in China today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003equells Fire and cools the Blood. It is sweet, bitter and cold, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantain seed \u003c\/strong\u003ereinforces draining of Dampness. It also expels Lower Burner Damp Heat and clears Liver Heat. It is sweet, bland and cold, and enters the Kidney, Bladder and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Wang Ang addition to the formula. Gardenia fruit was described most succinctly by Zhu Dan-Zhi in the Yuan Dynasty (1281-1358 A.D.): “It drains the Fire of the Three Burners.” It is bitter and cold and enters the Liver, Gallbladder, Triple Burner, Pericardium, Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese skullcap root \u003c\/strong\u003e“upwardly moves and drains Lung Fire, downwardly moves and drains Bladder fire,” according to the \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of South Yunnan \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1450 A.D.); “Chinese skullcap root expels the full Fire and full Heat from the six meridians.” It is bitter and cold, and, in modern times, is said to enter the Heart, Lung, Gallbladder and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides nourishment for the Liver so that the draining herbs have no deleterious consequences, according to Li Dong-Yuan. 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It is bitter and cold, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft rush pith \u003c\/strong\u003epromotes urination, clears Heat from the Heart channel downward into the Small Intestine channel to be expelled in urine. It is sweet, bland and cold, and enters the Bladder, Kidney, Liver and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eharmonizes the formula and helps absorption of the other herbs. 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It is used when one is agitated, unsettled or nervously uneasy. It is also the formula of choice for fear accompanied by withdrawal and the desire to run away. The feeling of rootlessness, a special indication for \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of being surrounded by earth without the inner calm or residual strength to connect to these surroundings and become firm. The inability to sit still and be content, or feeling shaky or jumpy within oneself in various situations, also suggests its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a spiritual level, this formula is indicated when one cannot find constancy in faith, or is unable to surrender because of uneasiness or changing beliefs. “Searching, but never arriving” can be a common dilemma for this pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there are many situations that indicate \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, the criteria for its use, as with any preparation, is never isolated from the overall configuration of the person. The overriding considerations are dryness, shakiness and brittleness. The most common sign is the sensation of heat or overactivity, which is present because the body’s Water is unable to control its Fire. 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. Essentially, the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” pill removed the activating Yang herbs of the earlier “Golden Chest Kidney Pill.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” as a basis for the \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative \u003c\/strong\u003eformula, we’ve added Eclipta herb and Ligustrum fruit following the experience of Wang Ang, recorded in his \u003cem\u003eCollected Formulas and Explanations \u003c\/em\u003ein 1682 A.D. In the same vein, we’ve added Chinese dodder seed and White mulberry fruit. Also, recognizing that most individuals with deficient Yin patterns participate in a hectic, pressured lifestyle that further drains the deeper rehabilitative power of the Kidney Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, we have added Lycium fruit and processed Polygonum multiflorum root. 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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It is sweet, sour and cold, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLigustrum fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis added to potentiate the power of Eclipta herb. It is used for similar patterns and increases the fluid, thus stabilizing and rooting the power of the Kidney. 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When the Qi and Blood aren’t flowing smoothly, or when one misses the whole picture and gets stuck on minor details, this is the appropriate energy corrector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelaxed Wanderer enhances the natural capacities of a “woody” person to be a good decision maker and leader, and diminishes the tendency of those ruled by this element to be violent, rude, haughty, stubborn and inconsiderate of themselves or others. This is the traditional Chinese herbal response to overly rigid energy. 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It can address this traffic jam – acting within the meridians, digestive tract or reproductive organs, and manifesting in day-to-day life encounters with friends and family, perceptions of work situations or just in being with oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Xiao Yao San) \u003c\/em\u003eis based on Dr. Chen Shi-Wen’s “Free and Easy Wanderer,” which was recorded in his \u003cem\u003eSong Dynasty Professional \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePopular Formulas \u003c\/em\u003efrom the Taiping Era in 1151 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003eis fundamentally akin to the “Free and Easy Wanderer,” it also has a relationship to earlier and later developments in Chinese herbal history. 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. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver, Pericardium, Gallbladder and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Blood, expels Wind and relieves stagnation. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese mint herb \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to open Liver congestion and relieve feelings of pressure. It is acrid and cool, and enters the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to harmonize the flavors and aid in absorption, tonify the Middle and purge Heat. It is sweet, bland and gentle, and enters all twelve meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003ecools Blood Heat, cools Liver Fire and moves the Blood. It helps relieve the sense of explosiveness often found in stagnant Liver patterns. Dr. Xue added this herb to the formula to allow for Liver patterns with aspects of Heat. It is acrid, bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for clearing Heat and calming the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It also eliminates occasional irritability while promoting a sense of contentment. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Liver, Heart, Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastrodia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ecalms the Liver, reduces its excesses and expels Wind. It adds a sense of softness to perceived boundaries, and is often used for occasional dizziness and spasms. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Cyperus rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003emoves Qi and is a valuable agent in addressing digestive, gynecological and emotional stagnation. It is pungent, slightly bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to protect digestion. 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The Kidney is a manifestation of the Water element and ultimate Yin; the Heart of the Fire element and Yang: they each nurture and check each other. Water and Fire are opposite in nature, but necessary for the promotion and manifestation of life and consciousness. Any loss of equilibrium between the Heart and Kidney will lead to emotional disturbances, especially of the most intimate of human relationships, that of sexuality and love. The Heart and Kidney each contain Yin and Yang, Fire and Water, so this relationship of opposites exists not only between the sexes, but inside of ourselves as well. Loss of equilibrium of these polarities leads to loss of peace and a squandering of vital essences. The Kidney stores the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZhi\u003c\/em\u003e, or life-will, the force that propels us through our existence without wavering from our unique path. It is that which allows us to commit ourselves to relationships with our loved ones. The Heart stores the Spirit \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, the clear consciousness that both transcends and measures our limited existence, providing clarity and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for temporary frequent urination, occasional cloudy urine, leakage of sperm or excessive watery vaginal discharge and occasional incomplete voiding of the bladder, when it matches the overall pattern of this formula. This formula also deals with a wide realm of psychosexual patterns, where emotional issues in relationships and within oneself interfere with normal sexual function. The individual may have occasional nocturnal emissions, disturbed sleep with vivid dreams or spend their days exhausted and dull-minded. \u003cstrong\u003eRestore Integrity \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be used for occasional patterns of impotence, weak erection or premature ejaculation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loss of coordination between the Heart and Kidney causes disorientation and forgetfulness, spaciness and a feeling that one is somehow unreal. There is difficulty in carrying out long-term relationships, a general feeling of being scattered and lack of responsibility in caring and giving to others. Despite the strong desire for sexual fulfillment, this is rarely possible, and sex ends up being somehow anticlimactic. This can lead to promiscuity and exhaustion, further exacerbating this pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore Integrity \u003c\/strong\u003ecan help restore the Heart-Kidney connection, allowing a person to develop their groundedness, self-awareness, propriety and gracefulness. Although it can be useful for many female patterns, this is in essence a “male” formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original formula, Mantis Egg-case Powder \u003cem\u003e(Sang Piao Xiao San) \u003c\/em\u003eappeared in \u003cem\u003eExtension of the Materia Medica (Ben cao yan yi)\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1116 A.D. by Kou Zong-Shi. \u003cstrong\u003eRestore Integrity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Sang \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiao Xiao San \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSuo Quan Wan) \u003c\/em\u003eadds the ingredients of Chen Zi-Ming’s “Shut the Sluice Pill” \u003cem\u003e(Suo Quan Wan) \u003c\/em\u003efrom \u003cem\u003eGood Formulas for Women (Fu ren liang feng)\u003c\/em\u003e: Sharp-leaf galangal fruit, Lindera tuber and Chinese yam rhizome, which dispel Cold in the Lower Burner and warm the Kidneys. We also replaced Freshwater turtle shell with Schisandra fruit and Asiatic cornelian cherry to increase the astringency of Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003eand protect the vital Yin element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon bone \u003c\/strong\u003ecalms the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand relieves fear, secures Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003eand stops occasional loss of sweat, blood and semen. It harmonizes the Heart and Kidney. It is neutral, sweet and astringent. It enters the Heart, Liver, Kidney and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolygala root \u003c\/strong\u003equiets the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand sharpens the mind, restoring the equilibrium between the Heart and Kidney. It is warm, bitter and pungent, entering the Heart and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003ecalms the Heart and Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, while disinhibiting excessive Dampness from the tissues, which promotes urination. It also strengthens the Spleen, mildly supplementing the Qi. It is neutral, mild and sweet, entering the Heart, Spleen and Small Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltaica rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eopens up the five senses, brightens the consciousness, scours Phlegm and calms the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It restores the sense of direction and purpose to one’s life, cutting through feebleness and indecision. It is warm, bitter and pungent, entering the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese yam rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003efortifies the Spleen and Lung, stabilizes the Kidney and boosts the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. Its astringent nature restrains discharge and leakage manifesting as occasional loose stool, vaginal discharge and loss of semen, and promotes a healthy urinary system. It is neutral and sweet, with a glutinous quality, and enters the Lung, Spleen and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic cornelian cherry \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Liver and Kidney, astringes the Essential Qi and stops loss of urine, sweat or semen from deficiency. It is sour, astringent and warm, entering the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003estrongly supplements the Original Qi, supports healthy urination, relieves occasional insomnia and brightens the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is warm, sweet and slightly bitter, entering primarily the Spleen and Lung meridians, but also benefiting the Heart and Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindera tuber \u003c\/strong\u003estrongly warms and penetrates the Kidneys, inhibiting excess urination and loss of Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, and normalizes Qi flow in the body. It is very warm and pungent, entering the Lung, Spleen, Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharp-leaf galangal fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis the chief herb in “Shut the Sluice Pill” \u003cem\u003e(Suo Quan Wan)\u003c\/em\u003e, used to warm the Spleen and Kidney, helping the Kidneys grasp the Qi and restrain urination. It also supplements the Spleen Qi to help metabolize the fluids. It is warm and pungent, entering the Spleen and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalm leaf raspberry fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenriches the Kidneys without causing dryness or Heat, and binds the Essence. It is sweet, astringent and neutral and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchisandra fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenriches the Kidney, engenders the fluids, astringes Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, constrains sweating, urination and discharge of semen. It also is calming to the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand an all- purpose adaptogenic tonic herb. It relieves occasional night sweats and nocturnal emissions. It is warm, sour and astringent, and enters the Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens and harmonizes the Blood and Yin, restoring the calm center and reassuring one’s wellbeing. It is warm, sweet, pungent and slightly bitter, and enters the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eharmonizes and strengthens Spleen Qi, and harmonizes the ingredients in this formula. It is slightly warm and sweet, and enters all the meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpimedium herb \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Kidneys, fortifies the Yang and the Fire at the Gate of Vitality. It dispels Wind-Cold-Dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of Yang Qi. It is acrid, sweet and warm and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-resto","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843248189758,"sku":"RI1","price":18.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843248320830,"sku":"RI120","price":29.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843248222526,"sku":"RI2","price":35.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841505882430,"sku":"RI300","price":69.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843248288062,"sku":"RI60","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843248255294,"sku":"RI8","price":122.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Restore_Integrity_Extract.png?v=1677647969"},{"product_id":"temper-fire","title":"Temper Fire","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kidneys are the “root and foundation of the twelve meridians” (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic of Difficulties\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 8, 2nd century A.D.). All the possibilities of birth, development and maturation are contained within its domain. They “enable the ten thousand things to accomplish their beginning and end in a perfect way” (Chen Chun, 1159-1223 A.D.). In their root, “all form and phenomena are hidden and stored” (Chu Xi, 1130-1200 A.D.). The Kidneys rule “hibernation” (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 9), “store the Essence \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e” (chapter 4) and “rule Water” (chapter 1). It is the “strong official out of which comes ingenuity and versatility” (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 8), “Wisdom is its spirit” (Chen Chun) and “the Will \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eis stored there” (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 23). Finally, the philosopher Chu Hsi says: “all the activities can show their real features only if supported by the quietude of its Water.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kidneys contain the primary polarity of life. According to China’s earliest dictionary, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShuo wen jiezi \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 100 A.D.), the original character for Will \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003ereferred to an unfolding sprout containing all the potential for future activities and events. The basis for this potential is the Kidney’s primordial Essence \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, wherein lies the “prenatal Yin and Yang” (Li Zhong-Zi, 1637 A.D.). One of the most common patterns of disharmony is for the Yin aspect of this polarity to be diminished and weakened, thereby causing the Yang aspect to lose its grounding and become an ungovernable Fire (deficient Fire – \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXu huo\u003c\/em\u003e). The quietude, responsiveness, gentle unfoldment and reflective potential of life (its Yin qualities) then become shaken, agitated and unsettled. To address this common pattern, Wu Kun (1551-1620 A.D.), in the Ming Dynasty, crafted a famous herbal formula which we have named \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemper Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dr. Wu designed it “to nourish and replenish the Yin and conquer the dragon and thunder of unrelieved Fire that arises when the Yin is scorched.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003eis suited for signs of Heat, redness, swelling and stagnation. Dr. Wu summarizes, the physical indications for this formula are as follows: the “Kidneys are overworked, with occasional back stiffness and difficulty in bending, occasional urinary difficulty, dripping urine, genital Dampness and occasional dark yellow urine.” Commonly, this formula is used for occasional urinary discomfort that arises from deficiency, having Heat manifesting as occasional ulcerations or pimples. Zhang Jie-Bin says that the formula is especially suitable in these cases when there is a combination of deficient Yin and Lower Burner Damp Heat (\u003cem\u003eComplete Works of \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eJing-Yue\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 51, 1624 A.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the connection between the Kidneys and sexual intercourse (\u003cem\u003eLing Shu\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 66), the formula is also used for sexual energy that is awkward, abrupt or parched (e.g. premature or ejaculation, dry vagina or discomfort during intercourse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deficient Kidney Yin pattern with Fire signs is usually noticeable when life’s movement is erratic. Activity develops easily (even too easily), but it does not sustain or stay focused by the Yin. Assertion is not balanced by stability and firmness. Because the Kidneys are sometimes thought to be especially related to fear (\u003cem\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 23), this pattern can be characterized by easily generated desires, thoughts or activities that, on reflection or confrontation, generate fear which causes retreat or collapse. Structure topples in the face of the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eis stored in the Kidney and needs to be controlled, according to the classics. China’s oldest book says that a “bound Will” is one aspect of life that “allows grace and compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . . and harmony in the Tao” (\u003cem\u003eSu Wen\u003c\/em\u003e, chapter 1). When the Yin aspect of the Will does not root its Yang complement, this potential grace is lost. \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be a first step, at least on an herbal level, to soothe a chafing and impatient Will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Chun (1159-1223 A.D.) said that “Wisdom is firmness in Heaven and winter in time. When it manifests, all things return to their roots and their destiny, well settled in their collection and preservation. When, in Wisdom, the right and wrong of the ten thousand things can be seen with absolutely no possibility of alteration, that is the principle of firmness” (\u003cem\u003eMaster of Bei-Xi’s \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplanation of Terms\u003c\/em\u003e, volume 8). Whenever the Kidney’s Yin is exhausted and its reflective quality destabilized, its Yang decisive quality can become uncontrolled, producing self-consuming inwardness, self-deprecation, fault-finding, frequent emotional changes, rapid intellectual changes, erratic behavior and an unsettled sense of self. Only when the Wisdom and Will’s Yin and Yang are in harmony can a person, to use the words of Liu Zi-Hui (1101-1147 A.D.): “. . . dig into the darkness of his self to bring forth the pure light of mature wisdom.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally speaking, \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003eis appropriate if the Yin of the Kidneys is insufficient and the person has Fire signs affecting any Kidney function. This formula helps to nourish, sustain and control the fundamental necessities and possibilities of life that are rooted in the Kidney’s Water, Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, Will and Wisdom. \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps restore firmness to the Yin and control an overly dynamic Yang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan) \u003c\/em\u003ewas originally crafted by Wu Kun in his \u003cem\u003eVerified\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(section 3, chapter 18) in 1584 A.D. He called it “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill with Phellodendron and Anemarrhena.” Zhang Jie-Bin, in his \u003cem\u003eComplete Works of Jing-Yue \u003c\/em\u003e(1624 A.D., volume 51), called it the “Nourish Yin Eight Flavor Pill.” Qin Jing-Ming renamed the formula “Anemarrhena Phellodendron Rehmannia Pill” in 1706 A.D.. Other scholars chose slightly different names, but Dr. Qin’s name was adopted in the \u003cem\u003eGolden Mirror \u003c\/em\u003ein 1742 A.D. and is the most commonly used name in China today. We continued this tradition of name changes by calling it \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003eactually goes back much further than Wu Kun in the Ming Dynasty. The  “Six Flavor Rehmannia” formula, which is the basis of the pill, was developed by Qian Yi in his \u003cem\u003eFormulary of Patterns\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1114 A.D. This formula is actually a modification of Zhang Zhong-Jing’s famous Han Dynasty “Golden Chest Kidney Qi Pill,” which is described in the \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative \u003c\/strong\u003eformula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003ehas another historical antecedent. Wu Kun’s original description of the physical patterns suitable for this formula is actually a direct quote from Chao Yuan-Fang’s description of “Kidney exhaustion” \u003cem\u003e(Shen Lao)\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 the main ingredient of the “Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill” \u003cem\u003e(Liu Wei Di Huang Wan)\u003c\/em\u003e, which also contains the next five herbs listed below. In Zhang De-Yu’s \u003cem\u003eRectification of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1832 A.D.), Rehmannia is portrayed this way: “Yin deficiency with a scattered Spirit must have Rehmannia’s concentration \u003cem\u003e(Shou) \u003c\/em\u003eso it can gather \u003cem\u003e(Ju)\u003c\/em\u003e; deficient Yin with ascending Fire needs Rehmannia’s heaviness so it can descend; deficient Yin with agitation needs Rehmannia’s tranquility \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003eso it can be quiescent \u003cem\u003e(Zhen)\u003c\/em\u003e; deficient Yin with urgency needs Rehmannia’s sweetness so it can be recuperative \u003cem\u003e(Huan)\u003c\/em\u003e.” Wu Kun, the originator of \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e, says it “affects the Yin within Yin.” It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsiatic cornelian cherry \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to tonify and stabilize the Kidneys and contain the vital fluids. It supports healthy lower backs, ears, eyes, reproductive system and calms the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 500 A.D.) says it “makes the five Yin organs \u003cem\u003e(Wu zang) \u003c\/em\u003epeaceful.” Wu Kun also says it provides “a Yin within Yin” presence. It is sour and slightly warm, and in modern times is said to enter the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese yam rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis said, in the \u003cem\u003eRectification of the Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e, to “benefit the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, firm the Kidneys and address the hundred damaged deficiencies, the five exhaustions and seven injuries.” The great commentator, Zhang Xi-Chun (1860-1933 A.D.), thought that Chinese yam rhizome’s ability to “strengthen the Will and nurture the Spirit” was an important aspect of its potency. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian water plantain rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003e“leaches out Dampness, causing Heat to follow along and addresses occasional dizziness,” according to Li Shi-Zhen (1518-1593 A.D.). is also an indispensable herb for supporting healthy urination \u003cem\u003e(Lin bing) \u003c\/em\u003eand Kidney Fire excess. It is sweet, bland and cold, and enters the Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003ehas the action of addressing the “hidden Fire in the Blood and expelling the Heat of irritability,” as described by Li Shi-Zhen (1518-1593 A.D.). It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003eis a main herb for eliminating Dampness and strengthening the Middle Burner. The \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 600 A.D.) emphasizes that it also “opens the Mind \u003cem\u003e(Xin) \u003c\/em\u003eand benefits Wisdom \u003cem\u003e(Zhi)\u003c\/em\u003e.” It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnemarrhena rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003e“drains rootless Kidney Fire, addresses occasional sweating ‘Steaming Bone Syndrome’ \u003cem\u003e(Gu zheng)\u003c\/em\u003e, stops the Heat of deficient exhaustion \u003cem\u003e(Xu lao) \u003c\/em\u003eand nourishes and transforms the origin of Yin,” according to Li Dong-Yuan (1180-1221 A.D.) in his \u003cem\u003eRules for the Usage of Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1220 A.D.). This is an important cold, clarifying and stabilizing herb for the Kidney meridian. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Lung, Stomach and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhellodendron bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis explained in \u003cem\u003eMeeting the Original Classic \u003c\/em\u003e(1695 A.D.) as “addressing Yin Fire that ascends upwards . . . and Lower Burner Fire . . . (as well as) Damp Heat.” It drains Fire and Damp Heat in the Kidney meridian. Phellodendron bark and Anemarrhena rhizome together are responsible for moving the basis of the \u003cstrong\u003eTemper Fire \u003c\/strong\u003eformula (“Six Flavor Rehmannia”) in a very different direction from \u003cstrong\u003eQuiet Contemplative\u003c\/strong\u003e, which also uses “Six Flavor Rehmannia” as its central formula. 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The Lung receives heavenly energy and sends it downward and throughout the body. For this, it is important that the Lungs have a moist, strong texture and that the breath be even and regular. \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps the breath flow from the heavens, to infuse us with life from moment to moment. The classics say that the Metal element both obeys and changes, and our \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003eallows for both this constancy and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese say a “sea of Qi” gathers in the chest. This energy reservoir regulates rhythmic movement, especially the constant life motions of respiration and heartbeat. \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important preparation commonly used by Chinese people when they want to “kick back,” taking it as a mild, replenishing tonic to counter the wear and tear of a busy life. It is especially designed for the Yin and Qi of the Lungs. The Lungs govern the upper limits of Qi, keeping the bodily energy intact by condensing, consolidating and regrouping the Qi when it becomes scattered or its boundaries ill-defined. As they are concerned with moment-to-moment inhalation and exhalation, the Lungs relate to the give and take of ordinary human activity. In China this is a popular tonic, reflecting their cultural belief that when one expends energy with an intense self- directed pace, a mild tonic is needed to let the cool, refreshing, gentle movements of heaven recharge one’s being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003eprimarily moistens the Lungs, and is very thirst-quenching. Because the lungs govern the exterior of the body, it is also indicated for occasional dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula is for someone that needs replenishment after the strain of losing something they were holding onto, or for people that cannot take from the world what is rightfully theirs. It also relieves the burn-out that comes from the hassles of ordinary activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a deeper level, this formula is used for the sense of grief that makes one withdraw from the world and experience existence as weary, pointless and too difficult. Such bereavement can apply to many areas of life, and Wise Judge can help the Metal element become remolded into a new shape, allowing for a healing transformation. Accumulated grief that has hardened and needs to be released can also be facilitated by this herbal combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a spiritual level, \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003ecan help one confront the give-and-take that underlies the cosmos, and thereby move more easily in the world. It can help create the space for one to be remolded with new ideas, and can provide excellent nourishment when new directions are being taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Lungs are said to be the cover for the other organs. When they are moist and pliant, a person can be open to what the Chinese call “the permutations of Heaven.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003eis indicated during the period of recovery from a loss of any kind; the loss can be physical or involve other aspects of life, such as work or relationships. This formula is also helpful in any situation requiring a new and unfamiliar direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Sha Shen Mai Dong Yin \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSheng Mai San) \u003c\/em\u003ehas become so popular in China that it can practically be called a food preparation, we have modeled our \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge \u003c\/strong\u003eafter Dr. Wu Ju-Tong’s formula, “Glehnia Ophiopogon Drink” \u003cem\u003e(Sha Shen Mai Dong Yin)\u003c\/em\u003e. We have modified this formula by omitting the Mulberry leaves and following the herbs suggested in Wang Ang’s formula “Lily Bulb Firm Metal Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Bai He Gu Jin Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eby adding Lily bulb, Zhejiang fritillary bulb, Dong quai root, Platycodon root and prepared Rehmannia root, as described in his \u003cem\u003eCollected \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormulas and Explanations \u003c\/em\u003ein 1682 A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to create a more well-rounded formula, we have also added the ingredients of “Generate the Pulse Powder” \u003cem\u003e(Sheng Mai San) \u003c\/em\u003efrom Li Dong-Yuan’s \u003cem\u003eDiscussion on Distinguishing \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfusion Concerning Internal and External Injury \u003c\/em\u003e(1231 A.D.). 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It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLily bulb \u003c\/strong\u003emoistens the Lung and imparts a sense of mental, emotional and spiritual clarity to the Mind and Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and slightly cold, and enters the Heart and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican ginseng root \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the herbs that the Chinese immediately adopted from the New World – George Washington added to his income by selling this herb to the Chinese. A tonifying herb that mainly nourishes the fluids, it is an important support for the Lung Yin and Qi. It is sweet and slightly cold, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePseudostellaria root \u003c\/strong\u003eis being included here, following Dr. Li’s usage, to tonify the Lung Yin and Qi. It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese asparagus tuber \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to moisten the Lung Yin and also the Kidney Yin. It is sweet, bitter and cold, and enters the Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatycodon root \u003c\/strong\u003eexpels Phlegm from the Lungs. It also brings energy to the upper portion of the body. It is bitter, acrid and neutral in temperature, and enters the Lung meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhejiang fritillary bulb \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat from the Lung, expels Phlegm and removes occasional obstructions that cause rigidness and hardness. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Heart and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTremella fruiting body \u003c\/strong\u003eis a commonly used Chinese food which moistens the Lung. 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Six herbs have been added to the traditional formula to strongly move Blood and Qi: vinegar prepared Zedoary rhizome, Sparganium rhizome, Achryanthes root, prepared Cyperus rhizome, prepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber, Chinese salvia root and rhizome and Chinese licorice root and rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlood is a dense, material form of Qi and, as such, needs to flow evenly and regularly; its movement should never be forced or erratic. If the smooth flow of Blood is blocked, congealed Blood may result. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Chamber \u003c\/strong\u003eis especially useful when congealed Blood accumulates. 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It is acrid, sweet and warm, and enters the Lung and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003eis a main herb for eliminating Dampness and strengthening the Middle Burner. Additionally, in cases of Blood stagnation, its ability to drain downward can help blood circulation in the Lower Burner. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003ecools and invigorates Blood, and dispels congealed Blood. It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried peeled Peach seed \u003c\/strong\u003ebreaks congealed Blood, and is especially effective for occasional abdominal masses related to menstrual disharmonies. It also lubricates the intestines, helping to alleviate occasional constipation caused by Dryness. It is bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Heart, Liver and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red peony root \u003c\/strong\u003einvigorates the Blood and breaks up Blood stasis. It is sour, bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSparganium rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003edispels congealed Blood, moves Qi and eases stagnation related to the menses. It is especially useful for congealed Blood patterns. It is bitter, acrid and neutral, and enters the Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinegar prepared Zedoary rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ebreaks up Blood stasis, invigorates Qi and reduces stagnation. It is bitter, acrid and warm, and enters the Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchyranthes root \u003c\/strong\u003einvigorates the Blood and moves congealed Blood. 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When these vessels are Cold and deficient, the Blood and Qi moving through them stagnates. Blood stasis, in turn, prevents the production of new Blood. Since one function of Blood is to moisten and cool the body, deficient Blood gives rise to Heat signs. Because of this, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Journey \u003c\/strong\u003ealso addresses imbalances that are more characteristic of Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlood represents the aspect of being that allows for comfort and a feeling of completion within oneself. For women of menopausal age, physical and emotional changes due to disruption of the Blood cycle may be of great concern. When a woman presents patterns of excess as well as deficiency, or Heat and Cold simultaneously, the practitioner will need to address both of these imbalances. \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Journey \u003c\/strong\u003eis designed to alleviate such conflicting signs as an occasional cold abdomen, pale tongue color and complexion, blushing, sweating, fatigue and disturbed sleep. 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The original formula has been modified with Anemarrhena rhizome and Curculigo rhizome to increase its Heat and Cold clearing actions, with Oyster shell added to calm the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eand benefit the Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOyster shell \u003c\/strong\u003ecalms and settles the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e, and is used for occasional anxiety and insomnia. It is salty, astringent and cool, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Blood and regulates the menses. It is also an important herb to invigorate Blood and dispel Blood stasis. It is sweet, acrid and warm, and enters the Heart, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003enourishes the Blood, pacifies the Liver and alleviates stagnation. It is used for deficient Blood when combined with the other tonifying herbs in this formula. It is bitter, sour and cool, and enters the Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003eassists in dispelling Blood stasis, clearing deficient Heat and cooling the Blood. It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Heart, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOphiopogon tuber \u003c\/strong\u003enourishes the Yin and clears deficient Heat. It is sweet and cool, and enters the Heart, Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvodia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003ewarms the menses, dispels Cold, alleviates stagnation and moves Qi. Combined with Chinese cinnamon twig, this herb addresses Blood stasis due to Cold. It is acrid, bitter and hot, and enters the Stomach, Spleen, Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon twig \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for warming the channels and dispersing Cold that may be obstructing the Blood. It is sweet, acrid and warm, and enters the Lung and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ecombines with Chinese licorice root and rhizome and White Asian ginseng root and rhizome to harmonize the Stomach and Spleen and tonify the Qi. This ensures the productive process of transforming Yang to Yin, resulting in sufficient Blood. It is acrid and hot, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eassists the other Spleen herbs and harmonizes all the herbs in this formula. It is sweet and neutral, and enters all twelve meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnemarrhena rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the first addition to this traditional formula, as are all of the following herbs. Anemarrhena rhizome clears Heat and quells Fire, while at the same time moistening dryness and nurturing the Yin. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Lung, Stomach and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhellodendron bark \u003c\/strong\u003ewill temper deficient Kidney Fire, addressing occasional night sweats and hot flashes. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorinda root \u003c\/strong\u003eis classified as a Kidney Yang tonic, and is used for fortifying Yang and strengthening the sinews and bones. 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White Asian ginseng root and rhizome, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and Ginger rhizome are used in \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Journey \u003c\/strong\u003eto give strength to the Stomach and Spleen for ample Blood production. It is sweet and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003enourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. It tonifies Blood and benefits the Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver, Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessed Polygonum multiflorum root\u003c\/strong\u003e, in tandem with Lycium fruit, tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes Blood and benefits Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Designed especially in consideration of women’s physiology, it is the most commonly used formula for deficient Blood and Qi. \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003ecreates abundance in the “Sea of Blood” (the Penetrating vessel) and the “Sea of Yin” (the Conception vessel). When these two meridians are bountiful, the uterus is luxuriant, menstruation can be regular and reproduction harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003ecan also be used as a supplementary formula for deficient Liver Blood patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTchu Hsi, the 12th century Chinese philosopher, said that “only after the bodily form has been produced can Spirit develop consciousness.” The human being’s capacity to be at home and comfortable within a physical form is dependent on what the Chinese call Blood. Blood allows human life to be embodied. It allows for place, location, time, regularity and the acceptance of definition. \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003eaddresses such issues for both women and men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever a person feels restless, irritable, anxious, uneasy, forgetful or unable to go with the flow, \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003ecan provide a subtle nourishment for the Heart’s Blood. If one becomes fragile, brittle, uneven or awkward, this formula can moisten this aspect of the Liver’s Blood. For a person who becomes unusually ill at ease, hesitant, timid or unsure in relationship to friends, family or society, \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be a delicate counterbalance for deficient Gallbladder Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003eencourages the creation of a comfortable presence in the world, inviting its inhabitation and supporting its acknowledgment. It allows for self-esteem. Whether one feels like an outcast, deserted or out-of-place in relationship to the constant movement of life, nourishing the Blood can be a helpful herbal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood concerns the unfoldment, acceptance and embracing of the constant cycles of life. A person with abundant Blood has a radiance, luster, brightness and an inward sense of being at home in the world of ceaseless change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic strategy of \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s Precious \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan) \u003c\/em\u003einvolves combining the “Soup of Four Things” \u003cem\u003e(Si Wu Tang) \u003c\/em\u003ewith a reduced dosage of the “Soup of the Four Gentlemen” \u003cem\u003e(Si Jun Zi Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e. Both of these formulas are recorded in Dr. Chen Shi-Wen’s classic \u003cem\u003eSong Dynasty 14 \u003c\/em\u003e(1151 A.D.). These formulas continue to be the foundation of Chinese herbal tonification, and are among the best remembered of Dr. Chen’s 788 herbal combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Soup of Four Things” is Chinese Herbology’s basic Blood tonic formula. It is comprised of Dong quai root, prepared Rehmannia root, White peony root and Sichuan lovage rhizome. Dr. Chen, in the ninth volume of his book, mentions this formula for addressing any deficiency, or harm to the Conception \u003cem\u003e(Chong mai) \u003c\/em\u003eand Penetrating \u003cem\u003e(Ren mai) \u003c\/em\u003evessels. Prepared Rehmannia root and White peony root nourish and stabilize the Blood, while Dong quai root and Sichuan lovage rhizome tonify and move the Blood. The “Four Things” is itself actually a later version of a much earlier formula, recorded in Zhang Zhong-Jing’s \u003cem\u003eEssential Formulas of the Golden Chest \u003c\/em\u003e(220 A.D.) as “Ass Skin Glue Mugwort Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Jiao Ai Tang) \u003c\/em\u003e– the Ass skin glue, Licorice and Mugwort were removed to concoct the “The Soup of Four Things.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Soup of the Four Gentlemen” is the basic Qi tonic of Chinese Herbology. Again, Dr. Chen derived this formula by changing one ingredient in an early well-known formula called “Regulate the Middle Pill” \u003cem\u003e(Li Zhong Wan)\u003c\/em\u003e, which came from Zhang Zhong-Jing’s \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of Cold-induced Disharmonies \u003c\/em\u003e(220 A.D.). Dr. Chen changed the original formula’s dried Ginger to Poria to create the “Four Gentlemen.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot long afterwards (in Chinese historical terms), Dr. Sha Tu-Mu thought to combine these two formulas for a joint Blood and Qi tonic. His renowned “Eight Precious Powder”\u003cem\u003e(Shi Quan Da \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBu Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eis described in \u003cem\u003eExperiential Formulas of the Auspicious Bamboo Hall \u003c\/em\u003ein 1326 A.D. (volume 4). Other scholars modified the dosage to emphasize a gynecological application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot content with the standard “Eight Precious Powder”\u003cem\u003e(Shi Quan Da Bu Tang), \u003c\/em\u003eDr. Zhang Jie- Bin made another refinement in his \u003cem\u003eComplete Works of Jing-Yue \u003c\/em\u003ein 1624 A.D. (volume 61). Adding Motherwort to further enhance gynecological usage, he called this formulation “Motherwort Eight Precious Pill” \u003cem\u003e(Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed Polygonum multiflorum root and Lycium fruit were added to address the deeper, Blood-Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003edeficiency that often accompanies the deficient Blood patterns of Western women.\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\u003eis used to tonify and move the Blood and regulate the menses. It is used for all deficient and stuck Blood patterns. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb to tonify and stabilize the Blood. Li Shi-Zhen, the Ming Dynasty’s most famous botanist, wrote in 1578 A.D. that Rehmannia “generates the Blood- Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e, tonifies the deficiencies of the five solid \u003cem\u003e(Zang) \u003c\/em\u003eorgans, penetrates the blood vessels, benefits the ears and eyes, and blackens the hair.” It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003enourishes and stabilizes the Blood. Wang Ang writes in his \u003cem\u003eEssentials of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1694 A.D.) that Peony “tonifies Blood, disperses the Liver, benefits the Spleen, absorbs Liver Yin, and is used to address all deficient Blood patterns with stagnation.” It is also important for occasional irritability, edginess and mood swings. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessed Polygonum multiflorum root \u003c\/strong\u003eis our enhancement of Dr. Zhang’s version, and is a crucial herb to nourish the Blood and Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is used for all deficient Blood and\/or deficient Essence \u003cem\u003e(Jing) \u003c\/em\u003epatterns\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eLi Ao writes in \u003cem\u003eNotes on Polygonum \u003c\/em\u003e(813 A.D.) that Polygonum gives a “clear recognition of the principles of human life.” It is bitter, sweet and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the second ingredient in the “Soup of the Four Gentlemen.” A crucial herb to tonify the Qi and drain Dampness, it is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003eis the third component of the “Four Gentlemen” and tonifies Qi, drains Dampness and comforts the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and neutral, entering many meridians including the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lung and Kidney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important Qi tonic. Tonifying the Qi in order to nourish the Blood is an old Chinese strategy that was formalized by the Qing Dynasty scholar Zhou Xue-Hai, who stated: “Qi is needed to generate Blood.” Also, Qi is often tonified in order to regulate the Blood, which another Qing scholar, Tang Zong-Hai, formalized when he said “Qi is the commander of Blood.” Ginseng can be essential for the lethargy and fatigue that accompanies deficient Blood. It is sweet, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiberian motherwort herb \u003c\/strong\u003eis an indispensable herb for moving the Blood and adjusting the menses. Motherwort is generally contraindicated during pregnancy, but Dr. Zhang, in “Eight Precious Powder”\u003cem\u003e(Shi Quan Da Bu Tang), \u003c\/em\u003eindicates that in this dosage and combination it is actually helpful. It is acrid, bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis described by Zhu Dan-Xi in 1347 A.D. as “the main herb to move the Qi portion of the Blood.” It is also an important herb for alleviating stagnation. Sichuan lovage rhizome combined with Dong Quai root was called the “Buddha’s Hand” by Xu Shu-Wei (c. 1132 A.D.). It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis our second enhancement, another important herb to nourish the Blood and 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\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the fourth ingredient of the “Four Gentlemen.” It tonifies the Qi and integrates the formula. 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Blood’s movement should never be forced, hierarchical or strained; a smooth, even and regular flow is its ideal state. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis designed to adjust menstruation so that Blood and Qi move and flow harmoniously. This formula helps to support a menstrual cycle that unfolds gracefully, develops regularly and moves gently. Reviewing the many formulas that have been used to alleviate stagnations of menstrual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQi and Blood, nothing was found to be more finely crafted than Dr. Zhang Jie-Bin’s famous “Penetrate Congealed Blood Decoction.” In his landmark \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Works of Jing-Yue \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 51, 1624 A.D.), he describes this formula’s actions as addressing “women’s stagnant Qi and accumulated Blood, menstrual disharmony and postpartum congealed Blood.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Dr. Zhang states, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis for all menstrual patterns that are due to stagnant Qi and congealed Blood. Stagnant Qi can be triggered by emotions; they come and go, accompanied by distention. Congealed Blood stagnations are sharper, very localized and more persistent. Both are addressed by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even the occasional cramping and discomfort of Cold obstructing the Blood flow can be addressed by this herbal preparation. It can be helpful whenever occasional blockages of Qi and Blood disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause periods that come too early or late, or are randomly irregular. It also harmonizes menstruation\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis also valuable for any pattern that interferes in the movement of Qi and Blood accompanying the menstrual cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Zhang, in his original description, mentions this formula as being helpful for postpartum congealed Blood. He also explains that while this formula has been especially crafted for menstrual disharmonies, it can also be used for both women and men whenever the flow of Qi and Blood is disturbed anywhere in the body. He suggests rigidity, instability and chaotic functioning as considerations for its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis a generalized formula for dealing with the discomfort of the menstrual cycle. Whenever blockages of Qi and Blood disrupt the natural, smooth passage of menstruation, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Zhang’s “Penetrate Congealed Blood Decoction” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Tong Yu Jian) \u003c\/em\u003eis the model for \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Tong Yu Jian \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSi Wu Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Zhang himself reviewed many earlier formulas, such as Dr. Chen Zi-Ming’s very similar “Achyranthes Powder,” found in the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Book of Good Formulas for Women \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 1, section 21, 1237 A.D.). We have also made some minor alterations, based mainly on the suggestions in Dr. Zhang’s commentary. These include adding more Blood-nourishing herbs (ingredients from the “Soup of Four Things” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Si Wu Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e) which we will note below.\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important gynecological herb. It nourishes and moves the Blood, and regulates the menses. Dr. Zhang originally suggested using the “tail” (the part deepest in the soil) to emphasize movement. We have used the entire root because we wanted to add a nourishing dimension to the formula that would be missing using only the tail. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepared Cyperus rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial Qi-moving herb. The \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrated Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1061 A.D.) points out that it is also valuable for occasional anxiety, worry, and mental confusion. It is acrid, slightly bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarthamus flower \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb to move the Blood, promote menstruation and penetrate congealed Blood. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Blood and circulates the Qi. Dr. Zhang originally used Lindera \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Wu yao) \u003c\/em\u003ein his formula. We have followed common modern experience and substituted prepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber in its place. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchyranthes root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to the original formula suggested by Dr. Zhang’s own commentary. It invigorates the Blood and moves congealed Blood. It is bitter, sour and neutral, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003ewas suggested by Dr. Zhang as a valuable addition to his formula if there was significant Blood deficiency. It is an important herb to tonify the Blood while it simultaneously comforting the Liver and addressing stagnation. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis another addition to the formula suggested by Dr. Zhang, borrowing from the “Soup of Four Things.” It moves the Blood and circulates Qi and is commonly used for supporting a healthy menstrual cycle. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003efollows the idea of supplementing the original formula with the ingredients of the “Soup of Four Things.” It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk tree bark \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been added. We wanted to include an herb that would enhance the formula’s ability to address the irritability, emotional sensitivity, moodiness and “feeling on the verge of tears” that we have found disproportional in Western individuals. Silk tree bark, according to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.), “calms the five solid \u003cem\u003e(Zang) \u003c\/em\u003eorgans . . . (encourages) happiness and absence of worry.” In addition, according to the \u003cem\u003eGrand \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1578 A.D.), it simultaneously harmonizes the Blood and alleviates stagnation. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian water plantain rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eleaches out Dampness. The \u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 500 A.D.) says it is used for “obstructed water in the Triple Burner.” Dr. Zhang’s adoption of water plantain for menstrual cycle water retention dates to the famous “Angelica Peony Powder” found in \u003cem\u003eEssential Formulas of the Golden Chest \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 220 A.D.). It is sweet and cold, and enters the Bladder and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003emoves Qi and alleviates stagnation. It is acrid, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese hawthorn fruit \u003c\/strong\u003emoves congealed Blood, opens stagnant Qi and helps protect digestion. It is sour, sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to Dr. Zhang’s formula. It is adopted from an idea in the \u003cem\u003eNeglected Patterns of the Classic \u003c\/em\u003e(1832 A.D.) that couples Tree peony root bark with Chinese cinnamon bark so that both Hot and Cold aspects are addressed whenever there is congealed Blood. This usage is popular in modern China. According to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) 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When the Liver-Kidney axis loses its balance movements, then bodily processes, thoughts, emotions and behaviors can become painful, uncomfortable, inappropriate, disruptive or unstable. Excessive patterns develop on the top, surface or exterior of a person’s being that can be accompanied by deficient signs on the bottom, inside, or interior. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteady Centeredness \u003c\/strong\u003eis a version of a long tradition of herbal formulas that seek to harmonize this type of Liver and Kidney disharmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the physical level, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteady Centeredness \u003c\/strong\u003eis especially suitable for Wind in the Liver with accompanying occasional headaches. The formula is helpful for occasional dizziness, numbness  in the extremities, occasional heat flushes and blurred vision. On the emotional level, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteady \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCenteredness \u003c\/strong\u003eis for a person who is caught between the Liver’s anger and the Kidney’s fear. While it is suitable for “Hot expressive” anger, it is a strategic formula for “Cold unexpressed” anger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteady Centeredness \u003c\/strong\u003eis used for Liver excessive patterns (Wind and\/or Yang) and at the same time strengthens the tempering power of the Liver and the Kidney’s Essence \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Jing)\u003c\/em\u003e. The formula is especially helpful in the situation where a person has both Hot and Cold signs or there is an absence of any salient or predominant Hot-Cold signs. 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Uniquely, the formula allows for the healthy transformation (or expression) of both pent-up and impatient expressive ”hot anger.” The formula can also be valuable for Liver Wind producing inflexible and rigid attitudes or behaviors and feeling constrained by restrictive social roles that do not allow self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTang Dynasty versions of this formula considered it to be critical for addressing Wind causing distortions in personal boundaries. The formula was used for the instability generated from jealousy, envy and hatred in oneself or the consequences of being the object of jealousy, envy and hatred from others. It was a pivotal formula for astringing the Liver and Kidney and keeping a person centered and unmoved by threats, real or imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically there have been many formulas that build around Gastrodia or Ledebouriella in order to astringe the Liver and extinguish internal Wind. \u003cstrong\u003eSteady Centeredness \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eFang Feng Tang) \u003c\/em\u003eis inspired by Sun Si-Miao’s “Ledebouriella Soup” \u003cem\u003e(Fang Feng Tang) \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was first described in his \u003cem\u003eSupplementary Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas (Qian Jin Yi Fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.). The formula has several different versions within the text itself. In formulating our version of a Gastrodia-Ledebouriella formula, we have benefited from many other versions, including the recent formula written by Hu Guang-ci. This recent version, “Gastrodia Uncaria Drink” \u003cem\u003e(Tian \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMa Gou Teng Yin)\u003c\/em\u003e, was first published in January 1956, in the \u003cem\u003eNew Significance in Patterns for \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Disharmonies (Za Bing Zheng Zhi xin yi)\u003c\/em\u003e. Taking this ancient and this modern version together as bookends we have created our own \u003cstrong\u003eSteady Centeredness \u003c\/strong\u003eapproach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastrodia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis the central herb for this formula and traditionally astringes turbulence in the Liver meridian. It is a critical herb for all types of stagnation, and especially for disturbances that are focused in the head. Since at least the \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of Ri Hua-zi (Ri Hua Zi Ben Cao\u003c\/em\u003e, 713 A.D.), Gastrodia rhizome has been considered both a calming herb and a mild tonic, and therefore is considered suitable in both excess and deficient patterns. Because Gastrodia rhizome’s Hot- Cold valence may be neutral to warm, it is also suitable for both Hot and Cold patterns of the Liver. Classical texts, including the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Materia Medica\u003c\/em\u003e, state that Gastrodia is a warm herb. Because more modern texts cannot understand how a warm-astringing herb is so effective for Liver meridian disharmonies, there is a drifting editorial tendency to say that Gastrodia is neutral or cool. Despite these modern distortions, Gastrodia has generally been considered a warm and astringent herb. All texts, both classical and modern, describe it as entering the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEucommia bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis the second critical herb in the formula. While Gastrodia rhizome astringes the upward and expansive aspect of the Liver, Eucommia bark astringes the root of the Kidney and guides the Liver excess back to its original root. While often described as a tonifying Yang herb, Eucommia bark is actually a non-moving and stabilizing herb that astringes, holds and anchors a person into the Kidney’s stillness. It strengthens the Kidney not so much by nourishing the Yin or Yang, but by providing a container or “pillar” (as its name means in English) to increase steadiness, patience and natural flexibility. The \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003espeaks of Eucommia as “strengthening the Will.” Eucommia bark is also an important herb for the Liver meridian, and Li Shi-zhen’s \u003cem\u003eGreat Pharmacopoeia \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen Cao Gang Mu\u003c\/em\u003e, 1578 A.D.) says that Eucommia moistens the Liver’s Dryness and restlessness. It is warm, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbalone shell \u003c\/strong\u003eis a versatile Liver meridian herb that astringes the Liver Yang, cools Liver Fire and nourishes Liver Yin. It reinforces the Gastrodia-Eucommia axis of astringing the Liver and Kidney. It is cold, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiler root \u003c\/strong\u003eis the general herb for Wind. A moistening herb, it has versatility that many drying and expelling Wind herbs lack and is useful for Hot and Cold patterns and dispels internal Wind. Some modern texts indicate that Siler root is contraindicated in deficient Yin or Blood. Historically, this contraindication does not apply to the type of formulation we are using here. It is slightly warm, and enters the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese skullcap root \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat and quells Fire in the Upper Burner and gives \u003cstrong\u003eSteady \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenteredness \u003c\/strong\u003ethe flexibility to address both warm patterns and patterns that clearly have both Hot and Cold aspects. In combination with Gardenia fruit, Chinese skullcap root addresses the explosive, unrestrained, agitated and pressured aspects of Liver Yang and Wind that are likely to exist in either underlying Hot or Cold patterns. It is cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis a downward directing herb that clears Heat from the Three Burners and it is a critical herb to calm the Liver and Heart. In combination with Chinese skullcap root, Gardenia fruit balances the more warm tendencies of Gastrodia rhizome and Gambir stem branch and twig, and helps create a uniquely versatile formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGambir stem branch and twig \u003c\/strong\u003esupports Gastrodia rhizome and Siler root in extinguishing Wind and creating steadiness. It is slightly cold, and enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTribulus fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb for calming the Liver and astringing the Yang. Tribulus fruit is slightly warm to neutral, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple-leaf chaste tree fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, in combination with Tribulus fruit, is an important Liver Wind herb commonly used to address head and eye disharmonies related to either Hot or Cold patterns. It is slightly cool, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycium fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis a meditative herb that reinforces Eucommia bark by strengthening the Kidney Yin and Liver Blood without producing any movement. Its tonic effect is produced by supporting stillness, patience and reflectivity. It is neutral, and enters the Liver and Kidney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese dodder seed \u003c\/strong\u003eis a stillness-producing herb that relieves pressure and instability. 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