Belly Binder is a variation of Tummy Tamer with an emphasis on astringing Moisture and dispelling External and Internal Wind, Cold, Summer Heat, Dampness, and Damp Heat, as well as eliminating food stagnation. It may be the perfect gentle solution for supporting healthy intestinal function. When occasional loose bowel movements occur, it is important to quiet the stomach and intestines so as not to cause an opposite reaction. Belly Binder can support intestinal activity so as not to produce constipation. Occasional diarrhea may result from a number of causes including Food Accumulation, too much raw or cold food, and as a normal reaction to stress. Depletion of Qi and Blood, Yin and Yang, particularly of the Spleen and Stomach, can lead to overall deficiency. In this instance it is probably wiser to use tonifying formulas such as Grow and Thrive or Strengthen Spleen. RATIONALE Chinese hawthorn fruit, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit and Perilla leaf support digestion and dispel Food Accumulation. White atractylodes rhizome, Chinese yam rhizome, Poria, Hyacinth bean, Lotus seed, Eupatorium herb and Asian water plantain rhizome are astringent and dispel exterior Wind Damp, disperse internal Dampness, strengthen the Spleen and consolidate Moisture and Qi, supporting healthy membranes of the bowel and supporting peristalsis. In addition, Chinese pulsatilla root dispels the interior Damp Heat that often accompanies Summer Heat Invasion, while Chinese amomum fruit and Patchouli herb warm the Spleen and Stomach, soothe the intestines, relieving the discomfort caused by stagnant Qi. Finally, Chinese licorice root and rhizome not only harmonizes the formula, but aids Chinese pulsatilla root and Perilla leaf in dispelling Heat.
