Wood Builder modulates the dynamics of the Wood Triangle. That means harmonizing the interaction between both Wood and Earth (Liver and Spleen), and Metal and Wood (Lung and Liver). The Spleen is a central facet of all five Peacemakers, but its role is highlighted in Wood Builder, which is the key formula for the Wood Child. The Liver and Spleen organize digestion, transformation, assimilation, distribution and storage of Qi, Moisture and Blood. The Spleen generates Qi and Moisture, the nutritive portion of Blood (Ying) and Acquired Essence (Hou Tian Jing) that is ultimately stored by the Kidney. The Liver nourishes the Blood (blends the Essences from the Kidney with the Ying from the Spleen), as well as storing and regulating its volume and distribution. The Liver and Lung harmonize the upward and downward movements of Blood, Qi, Yin and Yang. The Liver raises the Yang (Ministerial Fire) upward from the Lower Burner, activating the movement of Qi and Blood from the body’s core outward to the extremities. The Lung moves Qi and Moisture downward from the Upper Burner and exterior and inward to the core (descending and precipitating). Together, the Liver and Lung govern the defensive layers of the body, where the skin, nerves, tendons, ligaments, muscles and luo vessels interface. The Liver, Spleen and Lung work in concert to respond to fluctuations, inwardly and outwardly, mediating the capacity to cope with environmental challenges, both physical and social. A strong defense protects the Heart, Spleen and Kidney, the three networks that govern growth, transformation and maturation from birth to death. RATIONALE White atractylodes rhizome, dry fried Millet or Rice sprout, Poria, Codonopsis root and honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome focus this formula within the Middle Burner. Because the Liver is the focus of this formula, the preponderance of ingredients emphasizes regulating Qi, dispelling Wind and supplementing Yin. Siler root and Chinese mint herb aid the Stomach and Large Intestine by dispelling both intestinal Wind (sometimes known as Spleen Wind or Pi Feng, resulting from exhaustion of the Central Qi) and exterior Wind that penetrates the surface and invades the Large Intestine. Siler root combined with White atractylodes rhizome also boosts the Defense Qi (Wei) that supports the Spleen and Lung. White peony root, White mulberry leaf and Lycium fruit supplement the Yin and Blood of the Liver, softening its potentially harsh influence on the Spleen and Lung. Prepared Cyperus rhizome and Tangerine dried rind of green fruit regulate the Liver Qi. Honey fried Stemona root and White mulberry leaf support the Lung Network, while Perilla fruit and Platycodon root regulate the Lung Qi. The Qi regulating agents, Tangerine dried rind of green fruit, prepared Cyperus rhizome, Perilla fruit, and dry fried Millet or Rice sprout, together with the pairing of Siler root and Chinese mint herb, modulate the relationship between Wood, Metal and Earth. Finally, honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome harmonizes all ingredients, while also supporting the Spleen Qi. WOOD CHILD CHARACTERISTICS Adventurous, fiercely independent. Likes competing, likes to lead. Gregarious, impulsive, pushy. Easily frustrated, impatient, hurried, volatile. Rebellious, argumentative, challenging. Wants to be first, best, one-of-a-kind. Focused on success, upset by failure. Restless, risk taking, accident prone. WOOD CHILD QI DISHARMONIES Rising Liver Yang. Qi constraint. Stirring Internal Wind. Obstruction of Spleen and Lung Qi. Congestion of Qi and Blood. Disturbance of Hun, Yi and Po. Depletion of Qi and Blood.
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