Source Qi
Source Qi
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This warming formula helps to relieve diarrhea as it astringes fluids in the body. In traditional Chinese herbalism, it tonifies Qi and supports digestive function.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Phellodendron bark* (huang bai), Astragalus root (huang qi), Bai-Zhu Atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu), Asian Ginseng root (ren shen), Cang-Zhu Atractylodes rhizome* (cang zhu), Dioscorea root* (shan yao), Lotus seed* (lian zi), Job’s Tears seed* (coix lacryma-job), Ginger rhizome (gan jiang), Black Cohosh root* (sheng ma), Bupleurum root (chai hu), Nutmeg seed (rou dou kou), Licorice root (zhi gan cao), Hawthorn fruit (shan zha); *extract
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable cellulose) and rice bran.
Suggested Use
Suggested Use
Internal: Internal: 3 capsules, TID, between meals
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90 capsules, 627mg
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Chronic diarrhea, fatigue, and poor appetite from digestive weakness
Source Qi
Supports Relief From
Source Qi is designed to address chronic diarrhea caused by extreme deficiency of the spleen and stomach. It’s particularly helpful for people experiencing watery stools, fatigue, poor appetite, and unabsorbed food “passing straight through.” Whether triggered by long-term illness, digestive depletion, or immune compromise, this formula helps rebuild strength, consolidate fluids, and support normal bowel function.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, diarrhea with cold signs reflects collapse or sinking of spleen Qi. Source Qi raises the yang, tonifies spleen and stomach, and binds the intestines. It’s especially valuable for post-infectious or deficiency-cold patterns, and can support recovery in patients with chronic viral or parasitic conditions like colitis or Crohn’s.
How It Works Holistically
This formula combines warming, astringing, and Qi-tonifying herbs to restore digestive strength. Ailanthus bark helps stop diarrhea by clearing damp-heat and binding the intestines. Astragalus, ginseng, and dioscorea tonify the spleen and help with nutrient absorption, while atractylodes, poria, and ginger support fluid metabolism and digestion. Nutmeg and black cohosh help firm the intestines and lift sinking Qi. Licorice harmonizes the blend and enhances absorption.
Together, these herbs restore balance and strength to the middle burner, helping the body better retain fluids and nutrients, while easing loose stools and exhaustion from chronic digestive depletion.
When Source Qi Is Right for You
Consider Source Qi if you’ve been struggling with frequent loose stools, fatigue, or digestive weakness—especially if symptoms worsen with cold foods or after prolonged illness. It’s particularly effective for deficiency-cold diarrhea accompanied by weakness, unformed stools, or digestive leakage. Long-term use may be needed to fully rebuild digestive strength and Qi.
Additional or Alternative Support
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Colostroplex
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For acute abdominal upset and poor food assimilation
Chzyme
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Isatis Cooling
For hot diarrhea or inflammation in the digestive tract
Formula H
For acute diarrhea with toxin heat