About Counterflow Pearls
The design of Counterflow Pearls is based on the classical remedy Xuanfu Daizhe Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction), which first appeared in Zhang Zhongjing’s 2nd century herb primer, Treatise on Disorders Caused by Cold (Shanghan lun). Similar to its better known sister remedy, Banxia Xiexin Tang, it can restore counterflow of Stomach qi. Due to the particular affinity of inula flower to the Heart—the ancient herb text The Decoction Classic (Tangye jing) classified inula as a substance representing “fire within fire”—it is best suited to address the unique relationship of Heart and Stomach, which in cases of chronic reversal of Stomach qi can result in more serious pathology. The addition of the more recent remedies Yiguan Jian (Linking Decoction) and Danshen Yin (Salvia Drink) also makes it suitable for patients suffering from pain in the chest or solar plexus region. Together, the herbs in this formula represent one of the more moistening combinations in the Classical Pearl series, and can treat a wide variety of disorders that require the tonification of yin in the Stomach, Lung, Heart and/or Liver networks.
Therapeutic Principles
- Reverse counterflow of qi in Stomach channel
- Nourish heart and liver yin, prevent upflaring of Heart and Liver yang
- Soften sclerotic tissues in stomach, liver, and heart
Formula Ingredients
| CHINESE | PINYIN | COMMON NAME; PAOZHI (PROCESSING) | BASE FORMULA AND/OR ACTIONS |
| 旋覆花 | Xuanfuhua | Inula |
Xuanfu Daizhe Tang
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| 黛赭石 (醋淬) | Daizheshi | Hematite; vinegar quenched | |
| 半夏 (姜制) | Banxia | Pinellia; ginger cured | |
| 生姜 | Shengjiang | Ginger; fresh | |
| 大棗 | Dazao | Jujube | |
| 北沙參 | Beishashen | Glehnia | |
| 甘草 (棗花蜜炙) | Zhi Gancao | Licorice; jujube flower honey baked | |
| 枸杞子 | Gouqizi | Lycium fruit |
Yiguan Jian
|
| 麥門冬 | Maimendong | Ophiopogon | |
| 川煉子 (清炒) | Chuanlianzi | Melia; dry fried | |
| 丹參 (酒炒) | Danshen | Salvia; wine fried |
Danshen Yin
|
| (西) 砂仁 (鹽炒) | (Xi) Sharen | Amomum, Myanmar; salt fried | |
| 夏枯草 | Xiakucao | Prunella |
reverse counterflow of qi, neutralize reflux, balance blood pressure, calm spirit
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| 何首烏 (黑豆制) | Heshouwu | Heshouwu; black bean cured | |
| 珍珠 (豆腐制) | Zhenzhu | Pearl; tofu cured | |
Counterflow Pearls
Companion Remedies
SUITABLE FOR COMBINING
Similar Remedies
ALSO DIRECTING ENERGY DOWNWARD AND/OR INCORPORATING SOOTHING YIN HERBS; ALTERNATION OPTIONS
| LEGACY SERIES | HERITAGE SERIES |
| Metal Pearls | Banxia Houpo Tang |
| Balance Pearls | Wendan Tang |
| Ginkgo Pearls | Banxia Xiexin Tang |
| Spirit Pearls | Shengmai San |
Supplement Facts
- Serving size: 3 capsules
Servings per contains: 30
Amount per serving: 1500mg
*Proprietary blend containing pure herbal extracts of:
Zingiber officinale rhizome (Shengjiang), Lycium chinense fruit (Gouqizi), Salvia miltiorrhiza root (Danshen), Polygonum multiflorum root (Heshouwu), Ophiopogon japonicus root (Maimendong), Glehnia littoralis root (Beishashen), Prunella vulgaris fruit spike (Xiakucao), Inula japonica flower (Xuanfuhua), Pinellia ternata rhizome cured (Jiang Banxia), Ziziphus jujuba fruit (Dazao), Glycyrrhiza glabra root (Zhi Gancao), Melia toosendan fruit (Chuanlianzi), Amomum villosum fruit (Xi Sharen), Haematitum (Daizheshi), Pteria martensii pearl (Zhenzhu)
* % Daily value not established
Other ingredients: Bentonite clay, vegetable capsule