(Ganoderma-Royal Jelly Essence)
Ling Zhi Fructificatio Ganodermae lucidi
Feng Wang Jiang Royal jelly
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensisExplanation
Although this remedy is not specific for the Heart, it tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood in general
and may be used for this pattern.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale and Thin body.
Liver-Blood Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Tiredness, feeling of weakness, cramps, blurred vision, propensity to being easily startled,
numbness or tingling of limbs, scanty periods, brittle nails, dry skin and hair, dull-pale
complexion, slight constipation.
Tongue: Pale and Thin, slightly dry.
Pulse: Choppy or Fine.
This is a very frequent cause of tiredness in women. It often derives from a deficiency of
Spleen-Qi unable to make Blood.
In women, this pattern often causes scanty menstrual flow or no flow at all. It may also be
manifested with dull vertical headaches occurring towards the end of the period.
Since Liver-Blood is the Yin part of the Liver which needs to "embrace" and root the Yang, a
deficiency of Blood in the Liver often induces a slight stagnation of Liver-Qi, especially in
women. In these cases, there may also be premenstrual tension and distension of the breasts,
although all the other symptoms and signs (including the Pulse which is Choppy or Fine and not
Wiry) point to Liver-Blood deficiency. The tiredness caused by Liver-Blood deficiency is very
pronounced and is not easily alleviated by rest. It may result from chronic deficiency of
Spleen-Qi, from excessive menstrual bleeding over a long period of time, from a diet deficient in
blood-producing foods, or from childbirth.