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SUPER TONIC
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Clinical Use
• A deep acting tonic for qi, blood
and jing that acts as a restorative tonic for general weakness
and fatigue.
• As an alternative to Deeply
Immune, it should be used for patients who cannot tolerate
Astragalus (due to headaches).
• This formula is appropriate for men or women who have
symptoms of fatigue and/or immune deficiency.
• Patients who are on long term tonic therapy (over 2
months) benefit from alternating SUPER TONIC
with Deeply Immune staying
approximately one month on each formula.
Suggested Dosage
2 tsp. in c warm water, 2x daily. In cases
where fatigue is more extreme, 1 tbl. may be taken 2x daily.
Take mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Cautions & Considerations
As with any tonic, stop taking it when there
are cold or flu symptoms, a bacterial infection or obvious heat
signs (take Self Defense, Attack
#1 or Attack #2). Once the symptoms
are resolved, resume taking SUPER TONIC.
TCM Explanation of the Formula
Codonopsis and Siberian
Ginseng are both excellent general (neutral) qi tonics.
Epimedium has been used as a restorative and
longevity herb for over 500 years. It is used in formulas to
treat: cerebral deficiencies (lack of concentration, forgetfulness
etc.), sterility, coronary diseases, and wind/wet/cold Bi obstructions
(arthritic-type pains). Interestingly, it also has anti-bacterial
and anti-viral functions, which makes it useful as a supportive
herb in chronic weak immune systems.
Ashwanghanda, is a traditional Ayurvedic herb
that tonifies qi, strengthens the immune system, calms the shen
and the nervous system in general. It is also used for: fatigue,
stress, exhaustion, and impotence and increases fertility.
Citrus Peel supports the tonification and regulation
of qi.
These next three herbs tonify at a very deep level:
Polygonum ShouWu tonifies the blood, yin and
kidney jing. Its use as a longevity herb in Chinese medicine
has been recorded for over 500 years. From a western perspective,
it helps strengthen the adrenal glands. It also has a function
of detoxifying impurities in the blood.
Lycium Berry is considered a blood and jing
tonic. Studies have shown that it increases the production of
red blood cells, interleukin 2 and CD8 T cells.
Reishi Mushroom, also known as Ganoderma
Mushroom, has been used for centuries in China as a
longevity herb. It strengthens the immune system and helps protect
the liver. Reishi Mushroom also tonifies kidney
qi and blood.
In addition to deep tonification, SUPER TONIC
has a calming and centering effect. It builds qi in the Tan
Tien (hara, CV-4) area where the yuan qi is stored.
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