Within this formula, Tian Ma Mi Huan Jun, Gou Teng, and Shi Jue Ming level the liver and extinguish wind. They are the sovereign medicinals. Zhi Zi and Huang Qin clear heat and drain fire. Therefore, they assist in keeping liver channel heat from ascending upward. These are the minister medicinals. Yi Mu Cao quickens the blood and disinhibits water. Chuan Niu Xi conducts the blood and moves it downward and well as quickens the blood and dispels stasis. The combination of Du Zhong and Sang Ji Sheng supplement and boost the liver and kidneys. Ye Jiao Teng and Fu Ling quiet the spirit and calm the mind. These are the assistant and messenger medicinals.

Ingredients per 1500 mg serving:

Tian ma (gastrodia) is a problematic herb to import due to its endangered status under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Substances). It is unfortunately a plant no one has learned to grow. Luckily, in this case the mycelium of the fungus, Armillaria melia, contains high amounts of the constituent that has been identified as the active principle in tian ma. Blue Poppy credits the research of Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda in using this substitute.