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HERBAL C ROSSROADS An information resource from 6001 Butler Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (800) 543.5233 SAGE SOLUTIONS: PROBLEM SOLVERS by Harriet Beinfield, L.Ac., and Efrem Korngold, L.Ac., O.M.D May 2006 Since time immemorial, healers have been stirred by the imperative to do something for their patients. In response to the ever present need to remedy pain and suffering, the Chinese in the 11th century, and the Europeans in the 19th century, invented herbal formularies and established factories to produce ready made medicines available to the public without a prescription. Commercially prepared medicines were not formulated based on a theoretical model of healthcare, rather, they were the product of an empirical, pragmatic tradition that paralleled the rational framework of acupuncture and dietetic medicine articulated in the Huang Di Nei Jing. These medicines were packaged and marketed so that any literate person, including medical experts, could study what was available in the pharmacy, read the indications, and choose a remedy that suited the condition needing treatment.1 Sage Solutions are one of the most recent contributions to this tradition. We are in the same position as our ancestral forebearers. We are challenged daily to provide effectual remedies for people’s problems. Time is of the essence when a man is on edge with hay fever and sinusitis; a woman is at the end of her tether with unrelenting hot flashes; a child is in crisis with eczema and asthma; or when a woman has persistent post-surgical constipation. Sage Solutions can elegantly and efficiently assist. Their properties and indications are easily understood and therefore accessible for the quick and effective resolution of a wide spectrum of ailments. They are sage because they embody the wisdom of centuries of knowledge and experience. They are solutions because they solve the real problems that patients face. The Sage Solutions repertoire now includes 22 remedies designed to address a diverse spectrum of specific problems, from Bug Beater for the common cold and flu, and Passion Potion for diminished sexual capacity, to Cluster Dissolving for lumps and masses. Sage Solutions may be used singly, combined with one another, or with Chinese Modular Solutions and Gentle Warriors. Bug Beater, Chill Chaser and Enviroshield expand the scope of anti-inflammatory, anti-toxin and anti-pathogenic remedies including Phlogisticlean and Head Clear, enabling the practitioner to effectively treat a variety of acute and chronic infections and allergies. Lax Lite and Max Lax complete the spectrum of remedies for digestive and metabolic disorders that also includes Digest Aid, Meal Mover and Weight Manager. The following pages offer a brief description of all 22 Sage Solutions formulas. These formulas are available in liquid extracts and tablets, excluding Ease Strain. [1] Unschuld, Paul, Medicine in China, Historical Artifacts and Images, (Prestel Verlag 2000), pp. 21-28. May 2006 SAGE SOLUTION FORMULAS NURTURING & SUSTAINING BASIC BOOST Basic Boost restores Qi by strengthening the ability of the Spleen to transform, the Lung to transmute, and the Kidney to concentrate and retain. It not only expands the body’s capacity for Qi; it also helps the body utilize Qi intelligently. Basic Boost is a foundation formula for weariness and weakness due to overwork, mental or emotional strain, and lack of sleep. It renews strength, determination, and enthusiasm. It features tonic herbs Astragalus (huang qi), Eleutherococcus (ci wu jia), white Atractylodes (bai zhu), Schisandra (wu wei zi), and Kirin ginseng (ji lin ren shen). PASSION POTION The core of Potion Passion is the classical Kidney Qi Pill (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan), with herbs that replenish Yin and fortify Yang, thus retarding the diminution of vital substance, and sustaining the intensity of vital warmth. In addition, it enhances the circulation and distribution of Moisture and Blood, strengthens the Heart, enlivens the Mind (Shen), and promotes coordination between the Kidney and Heart, Essence and Spirit. Passion Potion promotes healthy sexuality and stamina, and prevents infertility, thinning, drying, and wrinkling of skin, hair, and membranes, dizziness due to weakness or anemia and low resistance. WISE WOMAN’S WELL This formula averts or reduces deficiency and insecurity of the Yin and Yang essences of the Kidney, Liver, and Heart that lead to unpredictable surges and declines of energy preceding and following menopause. By tonifying Qi, Moisture, and Blood, replenishing Essence, and harmonizing the relationship between the Kidney and Heart, hot flashes, dryness, fatigue, and moodiness are relieved. Wise Woman’s Well also relieves back and leg pain, water retention, excessive or inhibited urination, uterine cramps, painful or prolonged menstruation, and shortened menstrual cycle. Wise Woman’s Well is also helpful during the post-partum phase, for complaints such as anemia, weakness, fatigue, hair loss, depression, anxiety, or nonresumption of menstruation. MARROW MATTERS Based on Chinese clinical trials of formulas to treat nonhealing fractures, these herbs invigorate the Kidney, replenish Essence, fortify Yang, and vitalize Blood, thereby strengthening bones and tendons. Similar to Lumbago Tablets (Yao Tong Pian), the work of replenishing is supported by herbs that anchor and consolidate. Marrow Matters can be used for the prevention and inhibition of osteoporosis, healing of bone fractures, hyperplasia or degeneration of bone and/or cartilage, retarded or abnormal development of bones and teeth, and recovery from tooth implants. FEED MEMORY By vitalizing the Blood and eliminating stagnation, strengthening the Kidney and Heart as well as tonifying Qi and Blood, Feed Memory invigorates and nourishes the brain. These herbs relax the nerves, sharpen the senses, and restore mental alertness. Following the example of Celestial Emperor Elixir (Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan) and Brain Nourishing Pill (Bu Nao Wan), the leading ingredients in this formula are Ginkgo leaf concentrate, Schisandra, and Reishi, each having unique properties that benefit the brain, while Sichuan lovage (chuan xiong), Tumeric (yu jin), Myrrh (mo yao), and Salvia (dan shen) decongest and activate Blood and Qi, and lower blood lipids, reducing the risk of platelet aggregation while Ginkgo improves cerebral micro-circulation. It is used for diminished sensory and mental acuity, as well as sequelae of stroke or brain injury. RESILIENCE In keeping with the therapeutic goals of Jade Windscreen Powder (Yu Ping Feng San) or Shen Qi Da Bu Wan, Resilience is comprised of Astragalus, which reinforces the Wei Qi, and four mushrooms, each containing active immune modulating polysaccharides. In traditional terms, it tonifies Qi and Wei, nurtures Blood, and replenishes Essence. In modern terms, it improves the overall adaptability of the body’s regulatory mechanisms and is appropriate for general conditions of debility and lowered resistance, including susceptibility to infection and inflammation, asthma, allergies, environmental illness, candidiasis, CFIDS, HIV/AIDS, and steroid, antibiotic, radiation, chemotherapy, or surgical treatments. MOVE MOUNTAINS Move Mountains rejuvenates the entire organism, enlivening awareness, augmenting defenses, and restoring vital secretions. It enhances integrity, equanimity, and pliancy, the ability to adjust to taxing demands while still maintaining equilibrium. Because it equally nourishes Yin and Yang, this tonic is beneficial for almost everyone. Although the formula is invigorating, it contains no stimulants like caffeine or Ephedra (ma huang), and will not provoke a sudden rush of heat or surge of circulation. Its value is in building a sustained level of vigor and alertness. May 2006 ANTI-PATHOGENIC & ANTI-TOXIC CHILL CHASER If administered promptly after the appearance of chills, headache, and muscle ache, Chill Chaser will mobilize the Wei Qi to thwart the onslaught of a cold or flu due to invasion of Wind, Cold, and Damp. This often occurs after becoming chilled, and is most effectively treated in the earliest stage of symptoms. This warming, relaxing formula dispels chill and shivering, aversion to drafts, skin and muscle soreness, especially of the neck, scalp and upper back, headache, scratchy throat, slight dizziness and perspiration, profuse, clear urine, and fatigue. Damp Heat in the presence of underlying Qi deficiency. Enviroshield increases resistance to pollution, infection and allergies. The combined ingredients treat afflictions of the nose, eyes and sinuses, throat, bronchi, skin, muscles, stomach and intestines. RELIEVING & RESOLVING HEAD CLEAR Congestion arises from stagnation of Qi, Moisture, and Blood as well as the accumulation of Heat, Cold, Dampness, Damp Heat, and Phlegm. Head Clear supports the Defensive Qi (Wei) by helping the body evict pathogenic influences (External Wind, Heat and Cold) and eliminate Phlegm, while supporting the Stomach and Lung, two primary sources of healthy Qi. It is appropriate for any type of congestion in the head, whether a sinus headache, allergic rhinitis, itchy or irritated eyes, otitis, toothache, or stuffiness from a cold or flu. BUG BEATER While drawing from the herbal recipes of Zhong Gan Ling and Gan Mao Ling, Bug Beater is a unique variation on the theme of beating back a viral assault in the form of Wind Heat. TENSION SOLUTION Intended for use in the early stage, it lowers fever, neutralizes toxicity, reduces swellings and muscle soreness, relieves This formula is derived from the classical Sour Jujube Soup dizziness, headache, and nausea. With strong Wind, Heat and (Suan Zao Ren Tang). In addition to the original ingredients, Toxin clearing, anti-microbial herbs, Ilex (mao dong qing), jujube, poria, ligusticum, and anemarrhena, additional herbs Pueraria (ge gen), Verbena (ma bian have been added to heighten the cao), Isatis (ban lang gen and da qing Sage Solutions are elegant effects of quieting the Mind and ye), and Artemesia (qing hao), Bug irritability, pain and formulas--practical to use and relieving Beater is a potent remedy to have on weariness. Tension Solution clears the hand for colds and flu especially of the easy to understand. Inspired by senses, calms the Mind, soothes the “hot type.” and relaxes the muscles by tradition, they provide solutions nerves clearing Heat, purging Wind, PHLOGISTICLEAN for the problems really faced by regulating Qi, tonifying Blood and Moisture, and adjusting the This formula dissipates Phlegm people today. functions of the Liver and Heart. nodules by purging Phlegm, Heat and Toxins from the Blood and lymphatic system. Its properties are similar, yet superior to, Chuan Xin Lian Kang Yan Pian. Phlogisticlean incorporates potent anti-microbial Isatis (ban lan gen) and Giant puffball (ma bo), particularly useful for lymphadenopathy; and Scrophularia (xuan shen) which is effective for pain and inflammation of the throat and head. Phlogisticlean reduces swelling, pain, inflammation and suppuration of organs and tissues of the neck and head, including lymphadenitis, thyroiditis, tracheitis, esophagitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and dermatitis. ENVIROSHIELD In environmentally challenged patients, the integrity of the body's protective envelope has been compromised, making them exquisitely permeable to the external environment. These herbs protect the barrier membranes and defensive boundaries from assault by Dampness, Wind, Heat, and EASE STRAIN In the West today, there is an increasing reliance on antianxiety, anti-depressant, anti-insomnia and other mood regulating medications. Ease Strain mitigates the rigors of withdrawal, moderating the erratic fluctuations that ensue when the brain/mind is suddenly bereft of its customary props. St. John’s Wort concentrate augments the formula’s therapeutic principles. Ease Strain moors the Mind, transforms both visible and invisible Phlegm, clears Heat, extinguishes Wind, counters spasms, represses Yang, eliminates Toxins, and replenishes Yin (Blood and Moisture). It is helpful for the mental and emotional distress associated with prescription and non-prescription drug withdrawal, anxiety, confusion, and sleep cycle disturbances, as well as numbness, tingling, loss of coordination or dexterity in speech, posture and locomotion, dizziness and vertigo, sudden aberrations of the senses, and sequelae of seizures, strokes, concussion and other brain injuries. May 2006 GOT RHYTHM Got Rhythm harmonizes the interaction of the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen, adjusts the circulation, and amends deficiencies of Qi, Blood, and Moisture. This formula is specific for restoring and regulating healthy cycling in women of childbearing age, from menarche to menopause. It will alleviate premenstrual discomfort, irregular bleeding, mid-cycle disturbances, infertility, spasms, diminish pressure and irritability, as well as invigorate Yang, and eliminate Dampness and Heat. UNLOCKING THE GATE These herbs improve and maintain the function of the male urogenital system by clearing Heat and Dampness, reinforcing Qi, conserving Jing, and facilitating the flow and discharge of semen and urine. This formula treats benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), prostatitis, and sexual dysfunction. Unlocking the Gate incorporates Saw Palmetto fruit concentrate (ju zong lu), noted for its therapeutic effects on prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Unlocking the Gate is indicated for inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland associated with slow, difficult, or frequent urination, urethritis, cystitis, epididymitis, cloudy, blood or puss streaked urine, and pain during or following ejaculation. CLUSTER DISSOLVING When stasis becomes entrenched, the body’s normal constituents may become enmeshed with pathogenic Cold, Heat, Phlegm and ecchymosis. Clusters of tissue become encapsulated and isolated, taking the form of enlarged lymph nodes, cysts or masses, as well as abnormal growths of the skin, endocrine glands, bone, reproductive and visceral organs. This formula inhibits abnormal tissue growth while reducing swelling, and is beneficial for lumps, abscesses, enlarged lymph glands, uterine myomas, ovarian or breast cysts, fatty cysts, polyps, psoriatic plaque, non-healing sores, indurated boils, and cystic acne. DIGESTING & ELIMINATING DIGEST AID Digest Aid is based upon Pill for Preserving Harmony (Bao He Wan), created by Zhu Dan Xi, a proponent of the Spleen and Stomach School, which asserted that healthy digestion was the key to preventing illness. This formula is designed to prevent food stagnation, dispel Dampness, regulate Stomach Qi, strengthen the Spleen, eliminate Phlegm, and neutralize toxicity. It is useful for bloating, belching, nausea, flatulence, heartburn, reflux, and mild constipation or diarrhea as a result of overeating, irregular eating, food sensitivities, hangover, or food poisoning. MEAL MOVER Meal Mover removes Food Stagnation by assisting digestion, regulating Qi, and activating peristalsis. It benefits those with sluggish digestion, whether excess or deficient, undernourished or overindulgent, and indigestion associated with numerous causes, including hypo- or hyper-acidity of the stomach, irregular appetite, frequent cravings, and the effects following consumption of spoiled, toxic, incompatible or allergenic foods. It also benefits hyperlipidemia. MAX LAX The combination of gentle and effective laxatives with herbs that harmonize the Qi of the Stomach and Intestines, moisten the Intestines, relax intestinal spasms, and clear the Lower Burner of Damp Heat and Toxins, makes Max Lax a safe and potent remedy for overcoming occasional bowel irregularity and acute constipation. Leading herbs, Rhubarb (da huang) and Cascara sagrada, are considered relatively gentle and safe when compared to other laxatives, such as Senna (fan xie ye), and actually exert a tonic effect on the intestines. LAX LITE Lax Lite is a gentle remedy for chronic constipation characterized by infrequent bowel movements with dry, small or thin stools. In this formula, the presence of the laxative herbs Rhubarb (da huang) and Cascara sagrada is small in proportion to other herbs that moisturize, lubricate, and regulate the Qi of the Stomach and Intestines. In combination with appropriate changes in diet, exercise and eating habits, Lax Lite will gradually restore a more comfortable and natural rhythm to elimination. WEIGHT MANAGER Most people with weight problems are found at the overweight end of the spectrum. In most cases, regulating Yang and promoting the function of the Kidney and Spleen will help control and correct metabolic imbalances. An adaptation of two classical prescriptions, Powder Of Five Ingredients With Poria (Wu Ling San) and Pill For Regulating The Center (Li Zhong Wan), Weight Manger supports and regulates Yang, promotes optimal functioning of the Kidney and Spleen, and aids in the elimination of accumulated and 20% OFF SAGE SOLUTIONS FORMULAS * O FFER EXPIRES J UNE 30, 2006 * D OES NOT APPLY TO 32 OZ . SIZES May 2006 PROTOCOLS FOR SAGE SOLUTION FORMULAS COMMON COLD/FLU Basic Formula: Bug Beater For additional symptoms, add: Chills: Chill Chaser Fever: Purge Heat Headache/body ache: Purge External Wind Sinus congestion: Head Clear Sore throat/swollen glands: Phlogisticlean Cough: Chest Relief ALLERGIES Basic Formula: Enviroshield For additional symptoms, add: Nasal/sinus congestion: Head Clear Headache: Purge External Wind Cough: Chest Relief Wheezing: Open Air Itching/rashes/hives/acne: Fire Fighter Indigestion: Digest Aid Constipation: Lax Lite or Max Lax Urethritis: Purge Damp Heat DECREASED RESISTANCE Basic Formula: Resilience For additional symptoms, add: Respiratory weakness: Strengthen Lung Digestive weakness: Strengthen Spleen Cold sensitive: Purge Cold Heat sensitive: Purge Heat Vulnerable to viral infection: Bug Beater Vulnerable to bacterial infection: Fire Fighter Chemo-Radio therapy support: Tonify Qi + Tonify Blood DIGESTION AND ASSIMILATION Basic Formula: Digest Aid For additional symptoms, add: GERD: Disperse Qi Fluid retention (puffiness): Disperse Moisture Food accumulation/lack of peristalsis: Meal Mover Constipation: Lax Lite or Max Lax Diarrhea: Consolidate Qi Weak digestion/lack of appetite: Strengthen Spleen Slow metabolism/easy weight gain: Weight Manager GENERAL HEALTH Basic Formula: Move Mountains For additional symptoms, add: Fatigue/lack of endurance: Basic Boost Poor concentration/lack of focus: Feed Memory Mental stress and strain: Tension Solution Recovery from tendino musculo-skeletal injuries: Marrow Matters Recuperation from prolonged illness: Resilience PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL Cognitive decline/dysfunction: Feed Memory Mood disorders/drug withdrawal: Ease Strain Tense muscles and nerves: Tension Solution Pain: Comfort Shen + Tension Solution + Disperse Qi + Disperse Blood Sequellae of brain injury: Feed Memory + Purge Internal Wind ADD: Ease Strain + Feed Memory ADHD: Ease Strain + Harmonize Lung-Liver + Harmonize Heart-Lung FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE Menstrual Disorders Basic Formula: Got Rhythm For additional symptoms, add: PMS: Harmonize Liver-Spleen Headache/muscle tension: Tension Solution Anxiety/insomnia: Comfort Shen Infertility: Replenish Essence Excessive bleeding: Consolidate Blood Anemia: Tonify Blood Ovarian cyst/uterine Fibroid: Cluster Dissolving Menopausal/Peri-menopausal Complaints: Basic Formula: Wise Woman’s Well For additional symptoms, add: Hot flashes: Purge Heat Dryness: Tonify Moisture + Tonify Blood Irritablity: Tension Solution Insomnia: Comfort Shen Melancholy: Ease Strain Brain Fog: Feed Memory Lack of libido: Passion Potion Osteopenia/osteoporosis: Marrow Matter MALE REPRODUCTIVE Basic Formula: Unlocking the Gate BPH: Unlocking the gate Severe prostate enlargement: Unlocking the Gate + Cluster Dissolving Prostatitis/epididymitis/orchitis/urethritis: Unlocking the Gate + Purge Damp Heat Erectile Dysfunction: Unlocking the Gate + Strengthen Liver Lack of libido: Unlocking the Gate + Passion Potion Infertility: Unlocking the Gate + Replenish Essence PRE-SORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 391 SANTA CRUZ, CA 6001 Butler Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 www.kanherb.com RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED SAGE SOLUTIONS: PROBLEM SOLVERS by Harriet Beinfield, L.Ac., and Efrem Korngold, L.Ac., O.M.D ( Please visit us at the following Symposiums May 5 - 7 AOMAlliance 13th Annual Conference & Expo Keystone, CO. 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