Chinese Herbs

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a more than 2,500 year-old system of healing, there are five basic constitutional types, based on the five Chinese elements: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal.

Discovering your predominate constitutional type and balancing the elements can be a key to maximizing your health.

I have a survey, list of characteristics, that I can send to you if you want to know specifically what predominate constitutional type you are, which would then determine what would be helpful to nutritionally support you. Call if you are interested in learning more about the fascinating nature of the 5 elements and your health.

For now, here are just a few basics so you can see what constitution best describes you according to TCM:

Water- Related to kidneys and bladder. Water people are calm, patient, and peaceful.

Wood- Related to the liver and gallbladder. Wood people are bold, driven, and decisive

Fire- Related to the nervous, circulatory, and glandular systems. Fire people are charasmatic and charming

Earth- Related to the stomach and pancreas. Earth people are nurturing, helpful, and loyal

Metal- Related to the lungs and colon. Metal people are precise, orderly, and reserved.

With each constitutional type you can be in an excess condition or a deficient condition. 

The source for most of the Chinese Herbs information shown here came from Steven Horne and the Tree of Light Institute.

Nature's Sunshine Products has sourced the right herbal combinations to best support your body. All products listed are specifically formulated for each constitution that may help to bring the body back into balance.


Water Element

Excess Condition- Scanty or clear urine; fluid retention, edema; damp tongue with moist coating; puffy under the eyes.

Deficient Condition- Frequent, urgent urination; brittle bones, weak structure; pale tongue, often dry; dark circles under eyes.

K-C (Excess Condition)

•Traditionally used to decrease water energy...relieve excess 

•May help relieve swelling and water retention

•May help sooth and moisten inflammed tissues

 

KB-C (Deficient Condition)

•Traditionally used to increase water energy

•May help strengthen back and structural system

•May improve kidney function

 

Wood Element

Excess Condition- Toxic blood; reddish complexion; menstrual pain; angry, irritable feelings; active and tense.

Deficient Condition- Anemic blood; pale complexion; scant menstruation; depressed, discouraged feelings; fatigue.

LIV-C (Excess Condition)

•May help improve digestion and detoxify the liver

•Supports to reduce feelings of anger and irritability

•Herbs in this combination have traditionally been used to help with depression, nervous tension, gallstones, anemia, headaches, PMS, and more.

 

BP-C (Deficient Condition)

•Nourishes the blood

•Strengthens and rebuilds a weakened liver

•May help with heavy menstrual bleeding

 

Fire Element

Excess Condition- Restless, fast moving; mania, overly enthusiastic; difficulty getting to sleep; red tip on tongue.

Deficient Condition- Extreme fatigue; feeling 'overwhelmed' and burned out; difficulty staying asleep; quivering tongue.

STR-C (Excess Condition)

•Calms the mind, body, and emotions

•Reduces the effects of stress on the body

•May strengthen heart function and lower blood pressure

 

HS-C (Deficient Condition)

•Stengthens the circulatory and nervous systems

•Traditionally used for nervous exhaustion, angina, pains, insomnia, depression, anxiety, decreased libido, weak digestion, and more

•May help when feeling exhausted and "burned-out"

 

Earth Element

Excess Condition-Acute acid indigestion; belching with foul taste in mouth; abdominal pain or discomfort; heavily coated tongue.

Deficient Condition- Lack of HCL (hydrochloric acid), poor protein digestion; food sits heavy in the stomach; chronically poor appetite; pale tongue.

AG-C (Excess Condition)

•Contains herbs traditionally used for digestive problems including nausea, bloating, sluggish bowels, diarrhea, and flatulence

•Helps to relieve and clear congestion

•May help craving with sweets, food allergies, motion sickness, and morning sickness

 

UC-C (Deficient Condition)

•Focuses on strengthening digestion and enhancing immunity

•May help to relieve inflammation and infection of the gastrointestinal tract

•Traditionally used for poor appetite, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, ulcers, fatigue, poor circulation, and arthritis

 

Metal Element

Excess Condition- Heavy mucus production; acute respiratory congestion; productive (damp) cough, moisture; excessive grieving, sadness.

Deficient Condition- Scant mucus production; chronic respiratory weakness; dry cough, tightness in chest; aloof and emotionally distant, repressed grief.

LH-C (Excess Condition)

•May help strengthen the respiratory system, especially the lungs

•Contains herbs that increase the immune response and help with infection

•Traditionally used for chronic bronchitis, asthma, wheezing, thirst, constipation, fevers, chest tightness, and chronic cough

 

AL-C (Deficient Condition)

•Herbs are traditionally used for sinus congestion, bronchitis, sinusitis, headaches, asthma, chronic coughs, sore throat, and common cold

•May help the immune system

•May support so help with breathing issues...'ventilate the lungs'

 

Chi-Regulating Formulas

Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic (Increase Deficient Chi)

•Contains herbs that build physical, mental, and emotional energy

•May open meridian channels for enhanced flow of chi

•May help immunity and strengthen against stress

 

IMM-C (Increase Deficient Chi)

•Nutritionally supports the blood and immune system

•Enhances blood circulation and immune response

•May help recover from chronic poor health, trauma, weak muscles, backaches, and fatigue

 

AD-C (Unblock and Move Stagnant Chi)

•Contains herbs traditionally used to relieve depression, anxiety, and relieve pain

•Nutritionally supports liver and stimulates lymphatic circulation

•May help relieve tightness in the chest and congestion

 

Yin & Yang Regulating Formulas

HY-C (Increase Deficient Yin)

•Herbs may help normalize blood sugar levels

•Traditionally used for menstrual discomfort, dry coughs, thirst, night sweats, insomnia, hypertension, and urinary issues

•May help strengthen glandular function

 

IF-C (Reduces Excess Yang)

•Clears the heat and may clalm nervous

•May help soothe inflammed and irritated tissues

•Traditionally used for inflammatory and feverish conditions, PMS, joint problems, insomnia, and dry eyes

 

HRP-C (Reduces Excess Yang)

•Stimulates immune response

•May fights chronic infection and help with viral infections

•Blood purifier, eliminates toxins, and lowers fever

 

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