Herbology & Qi Gong
In the process of developing skill with Qi Gong herbs are invaluable. They help encourage your glands to secrete vital hormones to add years to your life, and life to your years. In my classes I encourage my students to drink a particular Chinese herbal tea and take capsules made from a Chinese herb called Ci wu jia.
Radix Angelicae Sinensis & Radix Ligustici
Product Notes:
Each 900 mg. capsule contains 900 mg of 5:1 concentrated extract powder, that makes 4.5 grams of raw herb per capsule.Blood Purifier
Ingredients:
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) - 50%
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici) - 50%
Dang Gui or angelica root is an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat a variety of complaints. It is also sometimes known as the "women's ginseng," because it is often used specifically to treat many female complaints. However, do not think that this herb is only for women. The functions of Dang Gui on the promotion of fresh bone marrow and blood are vital to everyone under the sun. Dang Gui is one of the most widely used Chinese herbs, appearing in a range of popular tonics as well as on its own.
Angelica sinensis has been used in TCM for thousands of years. It is often used as a blood purifier and tonic, and it is effective in the treatment of painful menstrual cycles. It is also used to treat anemia, since it is said to stimulate blood flow and the flow of energy. Men may use dang gui as a general blood tonic.
Dang Gui is considered a blood-harmonizing herb, which means it has a variety of applications, some of which include:
Tonifying the blood and improving circulation, protecting the heart tissue against damage from lack of oxygen, boosting the immune system and stopping pain.
Chuan Xiong, or ligusticum root is also an important herb in TCM used to treat a variety of complaints. This herb is unique in that it not only moves blood but also Qi, the bioelectric force inside of the body. This is vital in that Qi and blood circulate together inside of the body. For example, your heart must use electricity to pump in order to push blood through the vessels of the body. Chuan Xiong is commonly used in the treatment of head aches and pain throughout the body.
Chuan Xiong has a wide range of effects, some of which include:
Increasing peripheral blood circulation, boosting blood circulation to the kidneys and brain, reducing the size of blood clots, relaxing muscle spasms and soothing a tense nervous system.
Traditional Analysis of the Blood Purifying Formula:
Herb Channel Effected Function Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Heart, Liver, Spleen
· Tonifies the Blood
• Harmonizes the Blood
· Moistens the Intestines
Chuan Xiong(Rhizoma Ligustici)
Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium
· Invigorates Blood & Qi
· Stops Pain
· Treats HeadacheModern Analysis of the Blood Purifying Formula
Herb Dosage Function
Dang Gui(Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
9 grams
· Promotes fresh blood generation
· Reduces the stickiness of the blood
· Increases cellular and humoral immune functionChuan Xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici)
9 grams
· Lowers blood vessel resistance
· Reduces heart damage in cases of heart attack
· Increases microcirculation in the kidneys and brainActive phramacological components:
Together these herbs complement each other excellently: Qi and Blood are moved, Blood stasis is removed, the weakened Blood is nourished and pain is stopped. In ancient China, this combination was called "Hands of the Buddha" due to its impressive effects.
Please feel free to ask more about these herbs in class.
