When fatigue dulls the appetite and unsettles the mind
Fatigue that quickly returns, an irregular appetite, sluggish digestion, getting out of breath at the slightest effort, sweating easily, restless sleep and a mind that worries over nothing… In TCM, these signs may be associated with Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency, often accompanied by Yin that is running low. The Spleen, source of Qi and Blood, no longer transforms enough; the Lung, which governs Qi, holds on less well to what it receives; and the Heart, less well nourished, struggles to keep the Spirit (Shen) calm.
Long Mu Zhuang Gu Ke Li is a modern preparation from the Chinese pharmacopoeia, originally presented as granules (ke li, 颗粒). Our version keeps its plant part, which can be read through two base formulas: Si Jun Zi Tang, the reference for Spleen Qi, and Sheng Mai Yin, which nourishes Qi and Yin. Codonopsis, gentler, takes the place of ginseng.
Supporting the centre, retaining what is restored
Codonopsis and astragalus, the two most generously dosed plants, support Spleen and Lung Qi. Atractylodes, poria, Chinese yam and jujube complete the support of the centre. Ophiopogon and schisandra bring the touch of Sheng Mai Yin: one nourishes Yin, the other retains Qi and Fluids.
Tonifies the Spleen and supports the Qi: Codonopsis, atractylodes, poria and licorice follow the structure of Si Jun Zi Tang, reinforced by astragalus.
Nourishes Yin and Qi: Ophiopogon nourishes Yin and Fluids, Chinese yam supports the Spleen, Lung and Kidney alike, and sour schisandra helps retain what the formula restores.
Calms the mind: Poria and jujube calm the Shen, and schisandra helps the Heart keep it settled.
Supports you through periods of fatigue: By supporting Qi without weighing on digestion, the formula accompanies the gradual return of drive and appetite.
