Cluster Dissolving

Herbs
oldenlandia herb (bai hua she she cao); scutellaria barbata root (ban zhi lian); selaginella herb (shi shang bai); white atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu); dandelion herb/root (pu gong ying); sophora subprostrata root (shan dou gen); sophora flavescens root (ku shen); isatis root (ban lan gen); zanthoxylum root/leaf (liang mian zhen); zeodary rhizome (e zhu); sparganium rhizome (san leng)

Therepeutic Functions
This formula is gentle and moderate in promoting the circulation of Blood, while also nurturing Blood and activating Qi.

Indications
Lumps, masses • abscesses and other abnormal growths or swellings including enlarged lymph glands • uterine myomas • breast or ovarian cysts • fatty cysts, ganglion cysts • polyps • psoriatic plaque • non-healing wounds or sores • indurated boils • cystic acne.

Contraindications
Pregnancy • First month post-partum or while nursing • Excessive menstrual bleeding • Simultaneous administration of blood thinning agents • Clotting or bleeding disorders.

Comfort Shen

Herbs
margarita shell (zhen zhu mu); poria fungus/pine root (fu shen); dragon bone (long gu); calcined magnetite (ci shi); polygala root (yuan zhi); ganoderma fungus (ling zhi); polygonum stem (ye jiao teng); ophiopogon root (mai men dong); dry fried jujube seed (suan zao ren chao); ligusticum root (chuan xiong); amber (hu po); schisandra fruit (wu wei zi)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula helps to soothe the Shen by settling the Heart and Liver Yang, nurturing the Heart Blood, and strengthening the Kidney Yin. Through sedating and cooling, a sense of unity and equilibrium are restored.

Indications
Insomnia or restless sleep • Exhausting or disturbing dreams • Hysteria, anxiety, and fright • Jitteriness and dizziness associated with nervous fatigue • Headache accompanying anxiety or emotional turbulence • Labile hypertension • Confusion associated with inability to concentrate • Soreness of the mouth and tongue or urinary discomfort associated with nervousness • Drug withdrawal syndrome with pain, anxiety, hysteria, and confusion

Contraindications
Drug or alcohol induced sedation.

Consolidate Moisture

Herbs
oyster shell (mu li); triticum fruit (fu xiao mai); schisandra fruit (wu wei zi); euryale seed (qian shi); astragalus seed (sha yuan zi); astragalus root (huang qi); dioscorea root (shan yao)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula astringes the Spleen (digestive secretions), the Lung (secretions from the skin, bronchials and large intestine), and Kidney (discharges from urethra and anus).

Indications
Excessive mucous secretions, saliva, tears, or vaginal discharge � Premature ejaculation or seminal incontinence � Frequent or excessive urination � Enuresis or urinary incontinence � Excessive perspiration or night sweating not associated with a warm environment or fever � Weakness or dizziness after urinating or following sex

Contraindications
Suppressed urination

Consolidate Blood

Herbs
white peony root (bai shao yao); angelica sinensis root head (dang gui tou); lotus node (ou jie); eclipta herb (han lian cao); pseudoginseng root (tian qi); dipsacus root (xu duan); agrimony herb (xian he cao); cephalanoplos herb (xiao ji)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula helps to maintain the quality of Blood and keeps it in its proper locale within the vessels.

Indications
Bleeding from uterus, bladder, stomach, esophagus, intestines, lungs, or nose � Ulcerations of any membrane � Bleeding during pregnancy � Post-partum bleeding � Threatened miscarriage � Bleeding hemorrhoids � Post-surgery or post-trauma recovery � Bleeding ulcers, or fissures secondary to radiation therapy � To stop bleeding and promote healing when applied externally

Contraindications
Sudden or suspected stroke or heart attack � Pain caused by tumor, cyst or lump.

Consolidate Qi

Herbs
astragalus root (huan qi); dioscorea root (shan yao); lotus seed (lian zi); euryale seed (qian shi); nutmeg seed (rou dou kou); white atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu); siler root (fang feng)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula “tightens the weave” of the organism, as if changing cheesecloth to silk. By helping the Lung, Spleen and Kidney to restrain and contain the Qi, it restores the patency of the membranes — the skin and the gut — that mediate the passage of substances from the outside, in and the inside, out.

Indications
Frequent or continuous diarrhea � Perspires easily, especially after eating or physical exertion � Prolapse of rectum, bladder, uterus, intestines, or stomach � Nausea associated with weak digestion and a sensation of emptiness in the stomach or intestines � Fecal incontinence � Weakness or dizziness after a bowel movement