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Herbs for Earth Constitution

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Chinese1.jpg (69134 bytes)Often referred to as Mother Earth, the Earth constitution is the grounding element. It keeps our feet planted on a strong foundation by nourishing and providing us with food, clothing, and shelter. Human characteristics associated with the earth constitution include being stable, basic, deep-rooted, centered, and fertile.

The Earth constitution represents the spleen. The spleen is the nurturer. The emotion connected with it is anxiety.

A person who is too "earthy," or "motherly," might have a tendency to worry too much about others. Conversely, a person who is deficient in the earth element may be nervous, flighty, unstable, imbalanced, or otherwise "unearthed." They may not have nurturing emotions.

Conditions traditionally known to arise from Earth imbalances include weight control, digestive disturbances, low energy, poor circulation, food allergies, and weak muscles.

Chinese Formula Chart
Formulas for Yang/
Stressed Conditions
System* Formulas for Yin/
Weakened Conditions
LIV-C reduces Wood Liver BP-C increases Wood
STR-C quenches Fire Heart HS-C nourishes Fire
AG-C dispels Earth Spleen UC-C enhances Earth
AL-C reduces Metal Lung LH-C supports Metal
K-C eliminates Water Kidney KB-C strengthens Water
IF-C clears Heat  Heat/Dryness  KB-C nourishes Yin
AD-C regulates Chi Energy IMM-C generates Chi

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Chinese Anti-Gas Formula (AG-C™)
XIAO DAO® (Dispel Earth)

Classification
Chinese Herbal Combination
 
Primary System Support
Chinese: Earth/Spleen
Western: Digestive/Intestinal
 
Product Description
AG-C™ is a Chinese formula combining 16 herbs. It is considered "earth reducing" in Chinese herbology. It supports both the digestive and detoxifying functions of the body, including the urinary system.
Historical Uses
Sluggish digestion, stomach aches, intestinal pains, nausea, abdominal bloating, relieves gas (Yoder)
 
Stock No.
1869-9 (100)

Chinese Spleen Activator (UC-C™)
WEN ZHONG (Enhance Earth)

Classification
Chinese Herbal Combination
 
Primary System Support
Chinese: Earth/Spleen
Western: Digestive
 
Product Description
UC-C™ is a Chinese combination using 18 herbs that nutritionally supports the body"s digestive system.
Historical Use

Supports the spleen and digestive system. Used for poor muscle tone, poor physical development in children, progressive loss of energy, cold feet, cramping in the legs, menstrual cramping, easy bruising; enhances muscle tone including the supporting internal organs. Promotes production of blood and relieves inflammation and infection of the gastrointestinal tract. (Yoder)

Stock No.
1880-8 (100)

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*It is important to remember that body systems in Chinese Herbology do not necessarily refer to the organs by the same name in Western medicine.

Sources:
Cobb, June. Your Constitution (Self published by the author).

Dharmananda PhD, Subhuti. Chinese Herbology: A Professional Training Program. Portland, Oregon: Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care, 1992.
 
__________. The Golden Mirror of Chinese Medicine. Portland, Oregon: Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care, 1990.
 
__________. Your Nature, Your Health: Chinese Herbs in Constitutional Therapy. Portland, Oregon: Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive Health Care, 1986.
Tierra LAc OMD, Michael. The Way of Chinese Herbs. New York: Pocket Books, 1998.
 
Williams PhD, Tom. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine. Rockport, Massachusetts: Element Books, 1996.
 
Yoder ND MH CNHP, Jonas. Herbs: Natural Alternatives - A handbook of food and herb supplements. Malta, Ohio: Self published by the author, 2000.
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