Grounded

Supports mental-emotional balance. ∞

Traditionally used to promote a calm, peaceful mind and allow for restful sleep. ∞

Chinese Medicine has a concept called Shen. We can loosely define this as “consciousness or spirit”, but it is so much more than that. It is the spark that gives life to all of the material structures and substances of the physical body. It is the moving, breathing, interaction of all of the subtle parts that make us up and connect us all. Shen, an immaterial energy, needs a material home within the body, and that home is the heart blood. When the heart is balanced and full of healthy, circulating blood, Shen descends from the mind and anchors cozily in this organ. When Shen is anchored we feel peaceful, clear minded, are able to sleep restfully, and have a sense of vibrancy about us.
The classical formula Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang is used, according to its source text, to correct an imbalance of the the three layers closest to the surface of the body that negatively affect Shen. When flaring heat agitates the heart and the chest is tight, Shen is unable to descend and remains unanchored. We often call this “Shen disturbance”, and it can negatively affect one’s ability to sleep or feel calm and at peace. It goes on to describe people with this imbalance experiencing feelings of anxiety or panic, and perhaps exhibiting uncontrollable talking, nervous laughter or racing thoughts.
In a balanced body, the functional heat (yang) generated by the heart should be pushed downward in order to bring energy to the abdominal organs. In the imbalance described here, however, the upward surging ministerial fire won’t allow yang to anchor in the abdominal organs, which reinforces the uncontrolled heat flaring to the upper body. Without yang anchored in the abdomen the intestines can have a difficult time eliminating, and this constipation can cause more inflammatory heat and stress.  As this imbalance passes into deeper layers of the body, the symptoms of Shen disturbance become more extreme.
This formula is classically described to correct this imbalance by restoring the proper movement to the Shao Yang layer, freeing congested heat and fluids (inflammation) and settling the Shen. Herbs are used to gently stimulate the bowels, allowing heat to clear from the Yang Ming layer. Urine is promoted with the use of mild diuretic herbs, allowing fluid to become unblocked and its functionality restored. Minerals with an anchoring action work to descend flaring heat, thereby calming the heart and allowing the Shen to settle. We’ve included an additional herb traditionally used to support the heart and Shen by tonifying the heart blood, creating a more hospitable environment in which Shen can anchor and relaxing nervous system tension..

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Imbalance addressed: Shao Yang disorder, Shen disturbance, stomach heat rising, congested gallbladder heat

Formula Action: Harmonize Shao yang, free congested yang, discharge pathological heat, calm and sedate the spirit

Base formula: Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)

Ingredients*: Chai Hu, Long gu, Da zao, Huang qin, Sheng jiang, Dai zhe shi, Ren shen, gui zhi,  mu li, ban xia, da huang (Chinese thoroughwax, draconis os, Baikal skullcap, fresh ginger root, hematite clay, ginseng root, cinnamon twig, oyster shell, pinellia rhizome, Chinese rhubarb root)

Additional, symptomatic herbs: Ling zhi (ganoderma mushroom)

Source Text(s): Shang  Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)

Additional ingredients: Filtered water, Non-GMO cane sugar alcohol

*Organic, Non-GMO herbs are used whenever available, all herbs used undergo laboratory testing to ensure they are free from possible impurities or contaminants.

∞These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is for educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.