Ascending Clarity is a faithful rendition of Pinellia, Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction (Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang). This superb formulation addresses Wind Phlegm conditions due to Spleen deficiency. It is used specifically for resolving turbid Phlegm lodged in the head. An occasional heavy-headed sensation, or a cloudy feeling with difficulty thinking or concentrating are manifestations of this pattern. If the pattern is more pronounced, then the obstructive quality of Phlegm can also cloud the sensory orifices. Overwork, stress, poor diet and excessive indulgence in rich foods damage the Spleen and Stomach’s task of transforming foods into Nutritive (Ying) Qi. Dampness occurs when the Spleen is no longer capable of effectively performing its function of regulating fluids, resulting in the eventual development of Phlegm. Accumulation of Phlegm obstructs the natural downward flow of Qi, leading to rebellious Qi and preventing the Clear Yang from ascending. A weak Spleen also gives way to Liver Qi ascending as internal Wind, carrying Phlegm along the Lesser-Yang Gallbladder and Triple Burner channels to the head. Ascending Clarity addresses this complex, entangled pattern by strengthening the Spleen, drying Dampness, transforming Phlegm andextinguishing internal Wind. This formula’s emperor herbs are Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome and Gastrodia rhizome. Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and directs rebellious Qi downward, while Gastrodia rhizome calms the Liver and subdues Wind. Together they address the manifestations of Spleen deficiency which has failed in its function of transporting and transforming foods and fluids, and they effectively transform Wind Phlegm. Additionally, the synergistic actions of Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome, with Red tangerine peel, White atractylodes rhizome and Poria are a potent combination for drying Dampness and transforming Phlegm. White atractylodes rhizome also works in concert with Red jujube fruit, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and Ginger rhizome to tonify the Spleen and support the Middle Burner. As Dampness is dispelled and Phlegm resolved, Internal Wind is subdued, equilibrium is stabilized and the veil created by Phlegm is lifted, restoring mental clarity. Ascending Clarity clears excess Phlegm and Wind from the Head, with an underlying Spleen deficiency, while Clear Mind addresses an underlying Kidney and Essence deficiency that causes a clouding of the Heart Mind, and Celestial Emperor’s Blend addresses anunderlying Kidney and Heart Yin deficiency that causes overall dryness and Shen restlessness. Combine with Shen Ling Spleen Support to further support the Spleen and drain Dampness. ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENTAscending Clarity, known traditionally as Pinellia, Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction (Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang) and found in Medical Revelations (Yi xue xin wu), is a variation of Two-Cured Decoction (Er Chen Tang).
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