Compassionate Sage, (300 tablets)

This traditional formula applies to someone with potential for friendliness, humility, charm, and clarity. However, they often exhibit frivolousness, envy, vanity, forgetfulness, and confusion. This preparation focuses on the Fire element’s power, which is clear and assertive, bringing illumination to both the outer environment and the inner world.

The Compassionate Sage engages with the uniquely human aspect of our existence, which relates to what the Chinese refer to as Shen or Spirit. This Spirit is characterized by outgoingness, progress, and a connection to life; it centers us and enables outreach. It fosters affinity and clarity, but when it is not nourished properly, we can become scattered and lose our sensitivity. Ancient Chinese texts describe the Fire organ’s governing style as enlightened and compassionate. Compassionate Sage fosters deep empathy and lucidity in our perception of ourselves and the universe, helping us embrace both the cosmos and our inner selves with compassion.

PHYSICAL INDICATIONS

Compassionate Sage is a crucial remedy for occasional insomnia. According to Chinese medicine, the Heart stores the Spirit (Shen). When the Spirit is well-preserved, sleep remains restorative; when it is not, sleep may be restless or disturbed by unsettling dreams. Whether difficulty falling asleep, night wakings, or early awakening occurs, Compassionate Sage can help strengthen and soothe the Spirit. It is also an effective choice when the heart irregularly beats or experiences palpitations. Additionally, sweating due to anxiety or environmental discomfort is another indication for this formula.

ABOUT THE HERBS

Dragon bone is calcified animal bone recovered from the soil, used without causing harm to any animals. It is believed to enhance clarity and purpose, reducing scatteredness and spaciness. Commonly utilized for restlessness and occasional insomnia, it offers bodily support and is said to help “hold things in place.” Its taste is sweet and astringent, with a neutral temperature, and it affects the Heart, Liver, and Kidney meridians.

Dry fried Sour jujube seed is a vital herb that enhances focus and clarifies the Spirit of the Heart. It also nourishes the Chinese concept of the “Non-corporeal soul" (Hun) of the Liver. This herb is commonly used when Blood cannot adequately nourish the vital forces of the Heart or Liver, leading to symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, restlessness, unclear thinking, muddled perception, timidity, and forgetfulness. It has a sweet, sour, and gentle nature, primarily affecting the Heart, Spleen, Liver, and Gallbladder meridians.

Polygala root is used for occasional forgetfulness, anxiety, and palpitations. It nourishes the Spirit (Shen) and, according to Chinese tradition, also helps prevent it from becoming stuck. It has a bitter, spicy, and warm nature, and it affects the Lung, Heart, and Kidney meridians.

Biota Seed is an important heart-calming herb. It is sweet, acrid, and neutral in temperature, and it enters the Heart, Liver, and Kidney meridians.

Poria calms the Spirit (Shen) and strengthens the Middle. It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Lung, and Kidney meridians.

White Asian ginseng root and rhizome supplements the Ancestral (Yuan) Qi, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, helps generate Blood, and quiets the Spirit (Shen). It is sweet, bitter, and warm, and enters the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney meridians.

Altaica rhizome is an aromatic herb that is said to support mental and emotional functioning. It belongs to the category of herbs that open the body's connective functions and is used especially for occasional mental slowness or an unclear mind. Altaica rhizome is also used for occasional dizziness and hearing difficulties due to obstructed movement of clear energy. It is bitter, spicy, and warm, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians.

Longan aril is a delicious, edible fruit. It nourishes the Blood (which affects the Spirit) and is commonly used to address occasional insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, and fatigue. It is sweet and warm, entering the Heart and Spleen meridians.

Chinese salvia root and rhizome is an important blood-moving herb used for occasional insomnia or irritability. It is bitter and slightly cold, entering the Heart and Pericardium meridians.

Silk tree bark is used to calm the Spirit (Shen) and to address occasional insomnia. It is sweet and gentle, and it enters the Heart, Spleen, and Stomach meridians.

Amber resin is an important substance that reduces “spaciness” and helps focus the mind. It has many uses in the Chinese pharmacopoeia, and in this formula, it is used to ensure clarity of mind and sharpness of focus. It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and enters the Heart, Liver and Bladder meridians.

Coptis rhizome clears occasional agitation, anxiety, and irritability lodged in the Heart meridian. It returns the Heart Fire to its center. It is bitter and cold, and enters the Heart, Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach, and Small Intestine meridians.

Dong quai root is the most crucial Blood-nourishing herb in the Chinese Materia Medica. In this formula, it helps tonify the Blood so that the Spirit (Shen) can become strong. It is sweet, spicy, bitter, and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians.

Reishi fruiting body is the famous tonic mushroom of China. It plays many roles in Chinese legend and daily life. The Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica (c. 150 A.D.) says it “benefits Heart Qi, tonifies the Middle Burner and increases insight and intelligence.” It is sweet and neutral in temperature, and it enters the Heart, Liver and Lung meridians.

Chinese licorice root and rhizome harmonize the flavors and aid absorption. It is sweet and slightly warm and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians.