Health Concerns Aspiration
Polygala Far Reaching Herbal Supplement
Primary Traditional Functions
Clears Stagnant Liver Qi and Blood, Resolves Dampness, Resolves Food and Phlegm Entanglement
Action
Relieves depression due to frustration and pent-up emotions. Relieves chest oppression and constriction accompanied by lack of appetite, irritability, frustration, flank pain, bitter taste in the mouth, belching, epigastric pain, and a tendency toward mood swings or emotional instability, anger, or frustration.
Description
Aspiration addresses all the major aspects and complications of depression: stagnant Qi, stagnant blood, heat, dampness, as well as food and phlegm entanglement. The formula treats the physical conditions, which are the felt symptoms of depression, including chest oppression and constriction, irritability, anger, frustration, flank pain, and various digestion complaints. The Chinese name of the chief herb is Polygala (Yuan Zhi), or far-reaching, and attests to the formula's ability to renew zest for life. Uncaria (Gou Teng) drains liver heat and pacifies liver yang. Gardenia (Zhi Zi) clears heat and eliminates irritability. Albizzia Bark (He Huan Pi), promotes the free flowing of constrained liver Qi, and is used for insomnia, poor memory, irritability due to constrained emotions. White Peony (bai Shao) curbs the liver yang and relieves flank, abdominal, or chest pain from either constrained liver Qi or disharmony between the liver and spleen. Tang Kuei (Dang Gui) invigorates, tonifies, and harmonizes the blood in order to relieve blood stasis. Pinellia (Ban Xia) dries dampness, transforms phlegm, and causes rebellious Qi to descend. Poria (Fu Ling) leaches out dampness, and strengthens the spleen and transforms phlegm; this herb also quiets the heart and calms the spirit. Cyperus (Xiang Fu) promotes movement of Qi, and directs rebellious qi downward, and regulates the middle. Aspiration also includes two Western herbs, Vervain and Damiana, which have potent abilities to lift depression.
Traditional Indications
Lack of appetite, irritability, frustration, flank pain, bitter taste in the mouth, belching, epigastric pain
Typical symptoms include:
- Aims to enhance cognitive function and mental clarity
- Build or strengthen willpower
- Promote respiratory health and alleviate congestion
- Support emotional balance and reduce stress levels
Modern Clinical Applications
Depression
Commonly applied in contemporary use for:
- Anxiety
- Frustration
- Impatience
- Nervousness
- Raise spirits
- Stressfulness
- Suppressed emotions
Typical Usage
3 capsules 3 times per day between meals or as directed by your wellness coach.
Potency not disclosed, 90 capsules per bottle.
Ingredients:
Yuan Zhi ( Polygala root) Herba Verbenae Officinalis (Vervain herb) Gou Teng (Uncaria stem) Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) He Huan Hua (Albizzia flowers) Folium Turnerae aphrodisiacae (Damiana leaf) Bai Shao (White Peony root) Dang Gui (Tang Kuei root) Ban Xia (Pinellia rhizome) Fu Ling (Poria sclerotium) Chen Xiang (Aquilaria sinensis lignum)
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose - alternative to animal gelatin), rice bran.
Cautions & Contraindications:
Not to be used during pregnancy.