Vitamins, Supplements and Chinese Herbs

Passionflower: traditionally used to relieve sleeplessness

Passionflower not only reduces sleeplessness and the time it takes to fall asleep according to its traditional use in Western herbal medicine, but also increases refreshing sleep, provides relief for symptoms of stress and mild anxiety, relieves irritability and restlessness and supports the nervous system and muscle relaxation.

Ziziphus traditionally calms the mind and spirit

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), sleep problems are often attributed to a disturbance in the flow of Shen, an energetic force that encompasses the mind and spirit.

Fusion Sleep is formulated according to the principles of TCM to address sleeplessness by incorporating the herb ziziphus, which is traditionally used in TCM to calm the Shen, settling the mind and spirit.

Ziziphus also relieves disturbed sleep and reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, according to traditional TCM use.

Plus, more Chinese herbs

Fusion Sleep also contains Chinese herbs schisandra, polygala, albizia, biota and poria.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist or if you are unsure if this medicine is right for you, talk to your health professional.

Fusion Liver Tonic combines milk thistle with herbs traditionally used to support various aspects of healthy liver function in TCM, as detailed below.

Milk thistle supports healthy liver function

Milk thistle supports the health of the liver and its natural detoxification processes. Additionally, it has antioxidant properties to help reduce the formation of free radicals, which are naturally generated by the body’s detoxification mechanisms, as well as by other aspects of metabolism and via exposure to pollution.

Milk thistle has a long history of use in Western herbal medicine, where it’s traditionally regarded as a liver-protecting tonic and is taken to relieve indigestion symptoms, aid the digestion of fatty foods and support healthy gallbladder function (including the healthy secretion and flow of bile).

Qi and sluggish liver function in TCM

In TCM, the liver is traditionally believed to govern the smooth flow of Qi (life force energy) and blood around the body.

Bupleurum and citrus peel are traditionally used in TCM to regulate the flow of Qi and stimulate its movement if it becomes sluggish or stagnant (for example due to emotional overwhelm or a poor diet), and citrus peel is also traditionally used to support the liver's natural detoxification processes.

When liver Qi is stagnant, bupleurum is traditionally taken to relieve the irritability and premenstrual mood changes that may arise.

Both herbs are also traditionally taken to support bile secretion and flow in TCM.

Citrus peel is additionally used to help relieve indigestion symptoms such as excessive burping, poor appetite and abdominal bloating, which are often attributed to sluggish flow of Qi and blood from the liver in TCM.

Heat in the liver in TCM

According to TCM philosophy, a stagnant liver generates heat in the body (sometimes accompanied by dampness), which can compromise its ability to perform its detoxification or purification functions. When this occurs, baical skullcap is traditionally taken to clear excess heat from the body (including damp-heat from the liver and heat from the gallbladder) and support the body’s natural detoxification processes.

Goji berries and schisandra

Schisandra is traditionally used to support liver health in TCM, and goji berries are traditionally taken to strengthen it. Like milk thistle, both herbs have antioxidant properties to help reduce the formation of free radicals in the body.