In relation to the Kidney, the role of the Spleen is to mobilize and distribute Moisture, generate nutritive Essence from food and fluid and transmit surplus Qi and Essence downward to the Kidney. The task of the Kidney in relation to the Spleen is to receive, concentrate and store surplus Essence and Moisture, and to recycle or eliminate the fluid residues of metabolism. Together, the Spleen and Kidney maintain balance between generating and distributing, conserving and eliminating Moisture and Essence. Because of their Yin character (moist, viscous and dense), both Spleen and Kidney favor warmth and dryness, and are vulnerable to Dampness and Cold. Harmony between the Spleen and Kidney enables the organism to maintain an equitable distribution of Moisture, and conserve vital resources while eliminating surplus fluid and material wastes. Harmonize Earth & Water consolidates Moisture and Qi, disperses Qi, Moisture and Blood, replenishes Essence, dispels Dampness, Wind and Cold and supports stamina and endurance. RATIONALE The formula to harmonize Spleen and Kidney stabilizes Earth and Water. By redistributing Moisture and supporting circulation of Qi and Blood, this formula benefits healthy circulation, water metabolism and general wellbeing. Poria, White atractylodes rhizome, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit and Quisqualis fruit expel Wind Damp from the Spleen, while Polyporus sclerotium, Asian water plantain rhizome and Knotweed herb support the normal reclamation and elimination of fluids (Moisture and Blood) from cavities, joints and tissues. Astragalus root, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and Euryale seed support the Qi of both Spleen and Kidney and protect them from being overly drained. This formula nourishes Moisture and healthy skin and mouth, while supporting healthy circulation and distribution of Blood and Moisture in the joints, head and limbs, and normal urination and elimination.
