The Liver stores and nurtures the Blood, spreads the Qi and maintains the evenness of both our emotional and mental life. It accomplishes this by rhythmically receiving, holding and releasing Blood and Bile (in concert with its alter ego, the Gallbladder). The process of building up and releasing pressure can bring about Qi constraint that generates Heat or friction that can further lead to stasis or irregularity of Qi and Blood circulation. Finally, because the Blood is the milieu of the mind, disturbance of the Liver will foster occasional mental and emotional edginess and irritability.

Strengthen Wood supports the functions of the Liver by supplementing Blood, activating Blood and Qi, dispelling Wind and Heat and soothing muscles and nerves.

RATIONALE

Prepared Rehmannia root, White peony root, Lycium fruit and dry fried Sour jujube seed nourish the Blood of the Liver, loosen up the sinews and soothe the mind. Sichuan lovage rhizome, Bitter orange mature fruit, Tangerine dried rind of green fruit and prepared Cyperus rhizome disperse stagnant Qi, activate Blood and support healthy muscle contractions. Bupleurum root, Tree peony root bark, Chrysanthemum flower and White mulberry leaf relieve internal stagnation and constraint by dispelling Heat and Wind from the Liver. Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome supplements the Qi, helps to relieve occasional spasm and moderates the action of the other ingredients.

Together, the herbs in this formula support the healthy function of the Liver by replenishing Blood, counteracting stagnation, relieving pressure, supporting healthy nerves and muscles and supporting emotional wellbeing.