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Chinese motherwort fruit clears Heat, regulates Blood, breaks up stasis, and cools the Liver. Tree peony root bark and Chinese rhubarb rhizome and root clear Heat and Fire, and invigorate the Blood. Prunella fruit spike clears Liver Fire Blazing upward and disperses clumps. Coptis rhizome and Abalone shell further assist by draining Fire, with Coptis rhizome also relieving blazing Fire and Abalone shell calming ascendant Liver Yang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGambir stem branch and twig drains Liver Heat and extinguishes Wind, especially patterns of Liver Heat with internal stirring of Liver Wind. Gastrodia rhizome cools and calms the Liver, subdues Wind and addresses Wind Phlegm patterns. Chrysanthemum flower disperses Wind, clears Heat and cools and tonifies the Liver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaw Rehmannia root clears Heat and cools the Blood, nourishes the Yin, and generates fluids. Dong quai root tonifies and invigorates the Blood, and White peony root tonifies Blood, nourishes the Yin, extinguishes Wind, and breaks up stagnation. It replaces Donkey hide gelatin which is on the CITES list for endangered species. All together, these herbs tonify and nourish Blood and Yin and provide an essential action to relieve Heat and cool the Blood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAchyranthes root invigorates Blood, dispels Blood stasis and directs Fire downward. Amber resin settles and calms the Shen and moves the Blood. Sichuan lovage rhizome and Sandalwood invigorate Blood, promote the movement of Qi, and break up stagnation. Sichuan lovage rhizome expels Wind. 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All of the herbs for Six Rehmannia Pill are found in\u003cstrong\u003e Bright Eye Rehmannia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency, the Essence (Kidneys) and Blood (Liver) are not abundant and are unable to nourish the upper part of the body, especially the orifices. The base formula focuses on tonifying Kidney and Liver Yin, draining Fire and supporting the Spleen. There are basically two groups of ingredients found in the base formula: tonifying herbs and herbs that predominantly drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first group is comprised of Prepared Rehmannia root, Asiatic cornelian cherry and Chinese yam rhizome. Prepared Rehmannia root, known as a “Blood of the Blood” herb, nourishes the deepest aspect of the Blood, as well as tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and boosting the Essence (Jing). Chinese yam rhizome stabilizes and binds, and Asiatic cornelian cherry retains the Essence, protecting Yin and body fluids. Prepared Rehmannia root, Asiatic cornelian cherry, Chinese yam rhizome tonify Liver and Kidney Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second group of herbs is comprised of Asian water plantain rhizome, Tree peony root bark and Poria. Tree peony root bark cools deficiency Heat, gently invigorates Blood without injuring the Blood or Yin, dispels Liver Blood stasis and clears ascending Liver Fire. Asian water plantain rhizome supports healthy urination and leaches out Dampness. It is often used with herbs that tonify the Kidneys to prevent Kidney Fire. Thus Tree Peony root bark is used in this formula to mitigate ascending Liver Fire, and Asian water plantain rhizome to prevent ascending Kidney Fire. 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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. 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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. 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The basic quality or “style of government” of the Wood element is relaxed; it needs to be both crooked and straight. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003ehelps to foster an ambiance of gentle, smooth and soothing activity within the arena of human life.\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\"\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003eis used primarily to soothe an overly rigid Liver, and secondarily to nourish a weakened Stomach and Spleen. Because of the combination of ingredients, it can be used for digestive disharmonies which are due to the stagnation of Liver-Wood energy. It is appropriate for occasional headache, dizziness, flank stagnation or tiredness, signs that the Wood element is moving in the wrong direction or is overly stiff. It also helps to smooth occasional edginess, agitation or anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003ealso activates the “smoothing” and “soothing” abilities of the Liver’s energy on more subtle levels. Psychologically, it can be used to decrease feelings of separation from the environment, as well as to enhance one’s ability to see clear pathways through situations. \u003cstrong\u003eRelaxed Wanderer \u003c\/strong\u003eis the traditional formula used whenever there is a hindrance to the smooth flow of energy and blood, resulting in their inappropriate accumulation. 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. 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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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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. 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Kidneys are the foundation for all Yin and store the Essence for the body, and when the Kidney Yin becomes depleted, the Yin of the Liver, Heart and Lungs are decreased as well. Especially significant is the mutually supportive relationship between the Kidney Essence, which is stored in the Kidney and nourishes the Liver Blood, and the Liver Blood, which nourishes and replenishes Kidney Essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKidney Yin deficiency may manifest in the low back or legs with occasional weakness due to the location of Kidney Qi. As the Kidneys open to the ears and the “sea of marrow”, occasional lightheadedness or dizziness may exist within this pattern. Kidney Yin deficiency may also present with occasional blurry vision or floaters. Persistent Kidney Yin deficiency will generate deficiency Heat which may contribute to the Yin being unable to retain substance, especially at the time of night associated with Yin, giving rise to occasional heat sensations in the palms and soles, or occasional night sweats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance between the Heart and Kidneys is reflective of the Yang and Yin, or Fire and Water relationship, which is mutually assisting. Kidney Yin deficiency often results in a lack of control over the Yang; Fire from deficiency blazes upward to the Heart channel, manifesting as occasional dry throat or mouth, thirst, lack of sleep and night sweats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Kidney and Liver Yin are deficient, Essence and Blood are not flourishing and are unable to nourish the upper part of the body. By tonifying the Kidneys, water is reinforced in order to control Fire. 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Both the Penetrating and Conception vessels originate in the lower abdomen, near the uterus. The Penetrating vessel is called the “sea of Blood” and the Conception vessel is said to “Dominate the uterus”. External or internal Cold can accumulate near these vessels in the lower abdomen, causing contraction and blockage of the vessels, leading to Qi and Blood stagnation, a common contribution to menstrual irregularities, such as early or late menstruation, extended flow length or occasional spotting between menstruation, and may be accompanied with occasional sensations of cold in the lower abdomen or menstrual discomfort that is improved with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping feet and legs warm, avoiding sitting on cold surfaces, avoiding wearing shorts in cold weather, especially while exercising, and avoiding submerging the lower abdomen in cold bodies of water are important practices that help decrease the potential for Cold to become lodged in the vessels. The chance of Cold stagnating in the vessels greatly increases if the previously mentioned circumstances occur while menstruating. Cold lodging in the Lower Jiao is not limited to women, but is a more typical pattern for women due to regular monthly blood loss. Although this is primarily a Cold-based pattern, it is possible to have Heat in the palms and soles of the feet, a feeling of heat in the evening and occasional flushing upward of Heat. This could be mistaken for Yin deficiency, and it is differentiated by a concurrent cold lower abdomen with no desire to drink liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm the Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e is a warming formula that dispels Cold, nourishes and invigorates the Blood. It is classically skillfully designed to address elements of combined excess and deficiency along with Cold and Heat presentations. Warming the Qi and Blood and dispelling Cold leads to and supports the nourishing of Blood and dispelling of stasis. 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