Strengthen Metal
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- Herb: Astragalus root, Zhejiang fritillary bulb, Schisandra fruit, Platycodon root, Dry fried anemarrhena rhizome , Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Ginger rhizome, White mulberry root bark, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, White mulberry leaf, Perilla fruit
- Herb (Pinyin): Huang qi, Zhe bei mu, Wu wei zi, Jie geng, Chao zhi mu, Gan cao, Gan jiang, Sang bai pi, Chen pi, Sang ye, Zi su zi
- Indications: Supports a healthy respiratory system, Sensitivity to drafts or chills, Supports healthy urination, Supports healthy pulmonary capacity, Occasional dryness of the nose, larynx and bronchi
- Contraindications: Use with caution with lack of perspiration
The Lung Network interfaces between the organism and its environment via the skin, transmutes Food and Air Qi into Pure Qi (Zheng Qi) and gives impetus to the internal movement of Qi and Blood through the mechanism of respiration, called Cardio-pulmonary Qi (Zong Qi). The Qi of the Lung moves inward from its outward portal, the nose, and downward from the chest. Because of its interaction with the external environment, the Lung is susceptible to External Influences (Xie Qi), especially those of Wind, Heat and Dryness. Because of its down-bearing movement, it easily comes into discord with the up-bearing activity of the Liver. Because it receives the uprising Moisture (Nutritive Essence or Ying), it is prone to accumulation of Phlegm due to Dampness generated by the Spleen.
Strengthen Metal reinforces Wei, replenishes Qi and Moisture, mobilizes Qi downward, dispels Wind and Phlegm and unbinds the Upper Burner and supports the security, elasticity, receptivity, clarity and moistness of the Lung.
RATIONALE
Zhejiang fritillary bulb and dry fried Anemarrhena rhizome replenish Lung Moisture and resolve Phlegm. Platycodon root, White mulberry root bark, Perilla fruit and Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit ventilate the Upper Burner, transform and dispel Phlegm and disperse Qi downward. Astragalus root and Schisandra fruit boost Qi and Wei while consolidating the Essence of the Lung and Kidney. White mulberry leaf, Ginger rhizome and Chinese licorice root and rhizome together clear Wind and Heat, dispel Cold, moisturize the throat and support healthy mucus secretion.
Together this combination of herbs supports and protects the Lungs by supplementing and regulating Qi and Moisture, transforming and dispelling Phlegm and warding off Wind, Heat and Cold.