Break Into a Smile™

Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae preparata
Zhi Ke Fructus Aurantii
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii
Dan Shen Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae
Tai Zi Shen Radix Pseudostellariae
Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae albae

Liver-Qi stagnation, Spleen- and Stomach-Qi deficiency.

Regulates Qi, eliminates stagnation, harmonizes the Liver.

Tongue: Normal or slightly red on the sides.
Pulse: Wiry.

Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang

Invigorating Blood action, calming the Mind action, tonifying Qi and Yin of Stomach.

Ren-10 Xiawan, Ren-6 Qihai, ST-25 Tianshu, SP-15 Daheng, ST-27 Daju, ST-29 Guilai, LIV-3 Taichong, T.B.-6 Zhigou, P-6 Neiguan, G.B.-34 Yanglingquan, ST-39 Xiajuxu, Du-24 Shenting, G.B.-13 Benshen, with even or reducing method.

Break into Smile is a variation of Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang (Bupleurum Soothing the Liver Decoction) which moves Liver-Qi and eliminates stagnation. The classic prescription was modified by adding:

• Dan Shen to invigorate Blood and calm the Mind
• Tai Zi Shen was added to nourish Stomach-Yin as this of- ten accompanies Liver-Qi stagnation or to protect Stomach-Yin from the hot and pungent herbs in the formula
• Suan Zao Ren was added to anchor the Hun
• Yan Hu Suo was added to ease discomfort
• Fu Ling to resolve Dampness

The formula addresses “zhang” that is a typical symptom of Qi stagnation.

It is useful to compare and contrast this formula with Smooth Passage™ and Soothe the Centre™. All three address Liver-Qi stagnation, but there are differences:

• Break into a Smile™ is for Liver-Qi stagnation as a Full condition, while Smooth Passage™ is for stagnant Liver-Qi invading the Intestines and Spleen in the Lower Burner; Soothe the Centre™ is for stagnant Liver-Qi invading the Stomach in the Middle Burner.
• The pulse indicating the use of Break into a Smile™ is Wiry on all positions, while that indicating the use of Smooth Passage™ is often Wiry on one side only or Wiry on both third positions. The pulse indicating the use of Soothe the Centre™ is Wiry on the left and Weak on the right or Wiry on both second positions.

This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.