Deep Breath supports Lungs and Kidneys, resolves stagnation and reflux of Lung Qi and the occasional accumulation of Phlegm, Damp and Cold in the chest. It is appropriate to take this formula concurrently with other formulas that support healthy respiratory function. Deep Breath dispels Phlegm, dispels Wind, Heat or Cold and strengthens the Lung, Spleen and Kidney. Assisting children requires flexibility and attentiveness on the part of the provider to effectively address complex patterns of disharmony. The presenting complaints, the branch, are what is apparent or manifest, while the underlying pattern is the root. There can be fullness or excess (Shi) at the branch, but within the appearance of excess, also emptiness (Xu). Practically speaking, the two patterns may occur sequentially or simultaneously. The appearance of deficiency (Xu), indicated by pale complexion, perspiration at rest, occasional fatigue and occasional lethargy, may mask a genuine excess (Shi), indicated by a full, tense, pounding pulse and a tongue with thick yellow fur. On the other hand, there can be an outward appearance of excess (Shi), indicated by occasional restlessness and the desire for cold drinks, that masks an underlying deficiency (Xu), indicated by a thin, rapid pulse and a dry, pale tongue with a red tip and thin or absent fur. Open Air focuses on the branch while Deep Breath focuses on the root, the underlying pattern of deficiency. Open Air is primarily composed of herbs that disperse and purge stagnant Qi combined with a few that supplement deficiencies of Qi and Moisture. Deep Breath, on the other hand, addresses patterns of deficiency, namely depleted Qi, Blood, Moisture and Essence of the Spleen, Lung and Kidney (the three sources of Qi). Deep Breath also contains a few herbs that disperse and purge Qi and Phlegm to counter the potential stagnation that can result from supplementing Qi and Moisture in the midst of stagnation (the co- mingling of Phlegm, Cold, Heat and congested Qi). Deep Breath and Open Air can be an ideal combination. RATIONALE Deep Breath combines Cynanchum root and rhizome, Platycodon root, honey fried Purple aster fruit, honey fried Stemona root and Inula flower to warm, moisten and ventilate the Lung and disperse and descend the stagnant Qi. Peucedanum root, White mulberry root bark and White mulberry leaf assist the primary herbs in descending the Lung Qi while also expelling Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat from the Lung. Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, together with licorice cured Pinellia rhizome, assists in the downward flow of Qi in the Upper and Middle Burner, as well as helping to dry Dampness and dispel Phlegm. Schisandra fruit, Mume fruit, Dong quai root and White Asian ginseng root and rhizome replenish Essence and Blood, tonify Qi, astringe the Essence and Moisture of the Lung and, together with Ginger rhizome, strengthen the Root by warming and consolidating the Qi and Essence of the Kidneys. Chinese licorice root and rhizome aids soothing the throat and chest, in opening and relaxing the chest, countering Heat, tonifying Qi and harmonizing all of the ingredients.
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