Herbal formulas have many different purposes. Even within one formula there can be a variety of symptoms that it can treat. Formulas can have the same name and ingredients, but varying dosages of different herbs therefore creating different effects. I love what formulas can do, and how they feel in my body. One of my favorites is a very simple formula with a complex function.
I prescribe this formula and use this formula in times that I feel like I am coming unglued. There are a variety of sensations that go along with that. Sometimes it's uncontrollable tears. Other times it is anxiety, palpitations. It is a restless sensation due to the fact the it feels like some piece of our world is crumbling. This can be due to external events adding up and becoming overwhelming. It can be due to internal strife finally becoming strong enough to slowly unglue any feeling of stability that had come to be normal.
This formulas is called Gan Mai Da Zao Tang. With just three simple ingredients, red date, licorice root and wheat, this formula is extremely calming and grounding. All the ingredients are food herbs, which generally means they are on the gentle end of the spectrum.
Although this formula is not usually a permanent solution and is not the right fit for everyone with those sensations, it can gently, strongly help a person survive a tough patch without depleting them greatly. If you are feeling unglued, get acupuncture, take herbs. They can be greatly supportive in times where all someone needs is a little bit of comfort to keep going.
