Description
Clinical Insight
“Clear Channels is a formula I value particularly for presentations of Damp-Heat in the channels. Many traditional formulas used for channel presentations are warming, so I find Clear Channels an important addition to my formula range where the underlying pattern is one of Heat. It is a valuable formula when addressing the Manifestation before moving on to consider the underlying Root.”
Ingredients
Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae
Qiang Huo Rhizoma Seu Radix Notopterygii
Du Huo Radix Angelicae pubescentis
Fang Feng Radix Saposhnikoviae
Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Ligustici wallichii
Hai Feng Teng* Caulis Piperis kadsurae
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis
Ru Xiang Resina Olibani
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae preparatum
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae
Pattern
Damp-Heat in the joints, Blood stasis.
Action
Drain Dampness, expel Wind, clear Heat, benefit the joints, invigorate Blood.
Tongue: Swollen with sticky-yellow coating.
Pulse: Slippery, rapid.
Classical Antecedent
Yi Yi Ren Tang
Differences from Classical Antecedent
Invigorate Blood and eliminate Blood stasis.
Explanation
This formula addresses only the Manifestation (Biao) in Bi Syndrome from Damp-Heat, usually due to Spleen-Qi deficiency and Liver-Blood deficiency.
- Yi Yi Ren and Cang Zhu resolve Dampness from the joints
- Qiang Huo and Du Huo resolve Wind-Dampness from the Governing Vessel in its upper and lower part respectively
- Fang Feng expels Wind
- Gui Zhi enters the blood vessels and helps to resolve Dampness
- Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong nourish and harmonize Blood which helps to expel Wind from the channels
- Gan Cao harmonizes
- Hai Feng Teng and Hai Tong Pi expel Wind-Dampness from the channels
- Ru Xiang invigorates Blood in the channels
- Fa Ban Xia and Huang Qin resolve Dampness and Phlegm from the joints
If the Damp-Heat is no longer predominant, one should use a formula that addresses the Root (Ben), i.e. that tonifies the Spleen or the Kidneys or that nourishes Blood. In case of Blood deficiency, once can use Brocade Sinews™; if there is Kidney-Yin deficiency, one can use Nourish the Root.
Also, if no signs of Dampness prevail, one can use other general formulae to nourish Blood (such as Precious Sea™), tonify Kidney-Yang (Strengthen the Root™), nourish–Kidney-Yin (Nourish the Root®) or tonify Spleen-Qi (Prosperous Earth™).
If acupuncture is used, then it can be directed primarily at addressing the Root (Ben), i.e. nourishing Blood or strengthening the Kidneys and/or the Spleen (in addition to local points on the affected joints).
Disclaimer
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.
