01As one reaches middle age, it is inevitable to add goji berries to the thermos. This phrase captures the helplessness and fatigue of many middle-aged individuals.It is said that as one enters middle age, life becomes a watershed; physiological maturity leads to increasing silence. The decline in bodily functions makes one feel increasingly powerless.This formula, recommended to everyone, comes from the Song Dynasty’s “Sheng Ji Zong Lu” and is called “Ling Xian San”This formula is a miraculous remedy for those after middle age, capable of replenishing the essence and qi of the five organs; it is considered a tonic for middle-aged individuals.The formula nourishes the kidneys, supports the liver, benefits the lungs, and strengthens the spleen, calming the mind and invigorating the blood. It is effective for middle-aged and elderly individuals suffering from deficiency of the five organs’ essence, physical weakness, premature graying of hair, dental issues, dry intestines, and more…The complete formula consists of Bai Fu Ling (White Poria) 1 liang, Ji Sheng Zi (Sesame Seed) 1 liang (peeled and cooked for 1 day), Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber) 1 liang (pitted and roasted), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) 1 liang, Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) 1 liang (peeled and roasted), and Huang Jing (Polygonatum) 1 liang, all ground into powder to be taken 2-3 times a day, 3-5 grams each time.Why is this formula called Ling Xian San? The ancients had their reasons for using the term ‘san’ (powder). Many people prefer pills, perhaps thinking they are more sophisticated; if you prefer pills, you can cook honey until it reaches the pearl stage, then mix in the powdered herbs to form honey pills. The usual ratio is 10 (herbs) to 3 (honey).02Next, let’s delve deeper into the effects of these herbs:As the saying goes, all herbs have spirit, and everything has feelings; one might inadvertently cultivate (essence). Today, we will first introduce the herb “Huang Jing”.Huang Jing has a sweet taste and a neutral nature, entering the spleen, lung, and kidney meridians. The ancients believed that Huang Jing belongs to the category of medicinal grasses, embodying the essence and spirit of the earth, hence it is referred to as “Wu Ji Zhi” in the “Five Talismans Classic”. The famous physician Tao Hongjing from the Northern and Southern Dynasties also called it “Xian Ren Yu Liang” (the food of immortals).For men, frequent late nights, overtime work, and socializing can damage the essence in the kidneys. Taking Huang Jing can replenish kidney qi, improve fatigue, and strengthen the waist and bone marrow.According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”, Huang Jing can replenish all deficiencies, generate essence and qi, prolong life with long-term consumption, and is considered a sacred food for men (meaning Huang Jing can replenish various parts or regulate the weakness of certain internal organs).For women, it nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, benefits qi and blood, improves anemia, nourishes the skin, and eliminates wrinkles. Additionally, it has a good regulating effect on symptoms caused by kidney essence deficiency, such as soreness in the lower back and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, fatigue, and premature graying of hair.Huang Jing is a health supplement that nourishes both qi and yin, capable of replenishing essence and marrow, moistening the lungs and generating fluids, and addressing the deficiency of the five organs. Its properties are gentle, making it very suitable for regular consumption by middle-aged and elderly individuals, as they often have weak yang and insufficient yin fluids.Speaking of Ji Sheng Zi, many may not be familiar with it. If we mention black sesame, everyone knows it. The “Medicine King” Sun Simiao once recorded in the “Thousand Gold Prescriptions”, “In the world, only sesame is good, but unfortunately, ordinary people eat it raw”.This saying is widely circulated in Taoism, and sesame has long been regarded as a top health food. Taoist health practices in our country have reached a high level but are not easily shared.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the foundation of congenital essence. As a person grows, kidney essence gradually diminishes, leading to symptoms such as lower back pain, hair loss, weakness in the legs, irritability, insomnia with vivid dreams, and acne. When kidney qi declines, one approaches old age.When “Xian Ren Yu Liang” Huang Jing is combined with “Kidney Nourishing” black sesame, their combined effects on replenishing qi, darkening hair, and benefiting kidney essence become even more powerful!03Next, we have two herbs, Bai Zhu and Fu Ling.Many tonics are rich and greasy; we have all heard the saying “deficiency cannot withstand tonics”, meaning that if the body is weak, it cannot bear the power of tonics.When the body is weak, qi and blood cannot circulate normally, and with a weak spleen and stomach, digestion and absorption are poor, leading to issues such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and even heat symptoms after supplementation…At this time, Bai Zhu can strengthen the spleen, enhance its function, and prevent tonics from being too rich and greasy, causing the body to be unable to withstand them.Bai Zhu is warm in nature, with a bitter and sweet taste, and is a key herb for strengthening the spleen. The spleen belongs to the earth in the five elements and is located in the middle jiao of the human body, which is also associated with earth. Earth can give rise to all things; “the spleen is the foundation of postnatal life and the source of qi and blood transformation”. After birth, all life activities rely on the nutrients absorbed by the spleen and stomach. Those with congenital deficiencies can replenish through postnatal nourishment, which can also prolong life.Many talented individuals in the past met untimely ends, which we now call “heavenly jealousy of talent”. If they had learned some TCM in their early years, such situations could have been avoided.Bai Zhu not only strengthens the spleen but also dries dampness and promotes urination, helping to transform the water and fluids in the middle jiao.Li Shizhen’s “Compendium of Materia Medica” and other TCM records mention that Bai Zhu has the effect of removing spots, and it is described as “extreme”. The ancient text “Discussion on Medicinal Properties” also states: “It brightens the complexion and removes spots.”TCM states that the spleen governs the muscles; a person’s muscle tone is related to the spleen. All symptoms of sagging muscles, drooping eyelids, facial muscle relaxation, sagging breasts, stomach drooping, abdominal fat sagging, and uterine prolapse are due to the spleen’s inability to govern the muscles.Bai Zhu and Fu Ling are also known as gentleman’s herbs, frequently appearing in formulas for strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness.Fu Ling has a sweet, bland, and neutral nature, entering the heart, lung, and spleen meridians. It has the effects of draining dampness, promoting urination, strengthening the spleen and stomach, eliminating dampness and phlegm, and calming the mind.Fu Ling has almost no taste; in TCM, it is called bland. Bland flavor has a special ability to drain dampness and invigorate the spleen and stomach’s ability to transform water and dampness, clearing excess water and dampness from the body, which can also help with weight loss.For those who have oily hair and excessive dampness after washing their hair, Fu Ling can guide the dampness from the hair roots downwards, thus treating seborrheic alopecia. The famous physician Yue Meizhong’s Fu Ling drink for hair loss has gained widespread popularity.Tian Men Dong has a sweet and bitter taste and a cold nature, entering the lung and kidney meridians. It excels at nourishing kidney yin and has the ability to clear heat and drain fire.Tian Men Dong is thick and oily, providing a cooling and nourishing effect, clearing the metal and transforming water, nourishing kidney yin from the lungs (metal) downwards, achieving a harmonious balance of water and heaven to nourish the muscles.Since the lungs govern the skin and many have enlarged pores, oily hair, and easily reddened skin, those who sweat easily are often experiencing a result of the kidney’s original qi leaking outwards.If the lung’s water is sufficient, the moisture within the skin will gradually become abundant, so Tian Men Dong can also whiten the skin and reduce spots, leading to a radiant complexion with long-term use.04The last herb is Tao Ren.Tao Ren, the seed of the peach, has a bitter and sweet taste, a neutral nature, and enters the heart, liver, and large intestine meridians. It can break blood stasis, moisten the intestines, and relieve cough and asthma.All fruit seeds in traditional Chinese medicine have oiliness; Tao Ren can promote bowel movements. For elderly individuals with dry stools and insufficient body fluids, it is like a machine that has no oil and rusts, unable to operate. When you add some oil, it starts to function again.Tao Ren can moisturize the skin, alleviating dryness and itching, especially at night when many elderly individuals experience increased itching due to warmth from blankets, resembling snake skin, with pants and socks appearing like snowflakes.According to the “Record of Famous Physicians”, it can “break masses and unblock menstrual flow”; Li Dongyuan referred to it as “moving stagnant blood in the skin”. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” states it “dominates blood stasis”, indicating that Tao Ren has a strong effect on invigorating blood and resolving stasis.Tao Ren can break blood stasis with great strength, clearing out useless blood clots and unblocking stasis, allowing new blood to be reborn, and can also remove spots and wrinkles, making it a superior beauty herb.The entire formula consists of six common herbs, but there are a few points to note:The first point is, there is a saying that goes very well, “Good herbs lead to good medicine; try to choose original, ecological, and reputable herbs.”The second point is, “Those who understand the preparation of Chinese herbs should use traditional methods for natural processing”. Although using traditional methods may be time-consuming and labor-intensive, it can make the entire formula more balanced, achieving nourishment without stagnation and toning without greasiness.☯ The above content is for reference only and is reviewed by the Chinese herbal culture team.
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