Nowadays, many people feel their physical constitution is quite poor, lacking energy all day long and falling ill frequently. On top of that, people don't pay much attention to their diets nowadays, preferring greasy foods, which has led to the emergence of high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and persistent back pain. As for male friends, they often experience kidney deficiency or minor prostate issues. What exactly is going on here?

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is mostly caused by the blockage of the Triple Burner. Let's start with the first reason: today's fast-paced lifestyle and high levels of stress lead many people to stay up late frequently and experience constant anxiety. Over time, liver qi becomes stagnant and obstructed. In TCM, the liver governs the free flow of qi, regulating its movement throughout the body. When liver qi is stagnant, the flow of qi becomes disrupted, making the body more prone to problems.

Now, let’s talk about the second reason: many people can’t control their diet and often crave greasy or cold foods. The spleen and stomach are like the "processing factory" in our body, responsible for digesting and absorbing what we eat. But if we frequently consume these hard-to-digest foods, the transporting and transforming functions of the spleen and stomach can get disrupted. When transportation and transformation are impaired, internal dampness and phlegm are generated within the body. This damp-phlegm is sticky and troublesome—wherever it goes, problems tend to follow. It first affects the middle burner, which includes the spleen and stomach, and then spreads to the lower burner, causing stagnation there. When the lower burner is congested, men are more prone to issues such as prostate and kidney problems, along with symptoms like lower back pain and soreness.

For this situation, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a classical formula called Sanjing Wan, which can unblock the three burners and tonify the five zang organs. This prescription contains just three herbal medicines: Atractylodes, Lycium root bark, and mulberry fruit.

First, let’s discuss Atractylodes, known as "Heaven’s Essence." In TCM, Atractylodes has the ability to dry dampness and strengthen the spleen, primarily clearing the middle and upper burners. Dampness in the body is like a sticky mist that obstructs the flow of qi and blood. Atractylodes works to dry out this dampness, allowing the spleen and stomach functions to return to normal, which in turn promotes the smooth circulation of qi and blood.

Next is Lycium root bark, also called "Earth’s Essence." It has the functions of nourishing yin, clearing heat, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. When the body is deficient in yin, it is prone to internal heat, leading to symptoms like dry mouth, irritability, and insomnia. Lycium root bark nourishes yin, replenishes the body’s yin fluids, and also clears heat, reducing excess fire to help the body achieve a balanced state.

Finally, there is mulberry, also known as "human essence." It can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish essence, and nourish the blood. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver and kidneys share a common source; the kidneys store essence, and the liver stores blood, with essence and blood mutually generating each other. Mulberry can fully nourish the liver and kidneys, ensuring abundant essence and blood, which in turn strengthens the body's resistance. Symptoms such as lower back pain, fatigue, dizziness, and tinnitus caused by liver and kidney deficiency can also be alleviated.

Overall, these three herbs combined can not only clear the triple energizers (San Jiao), ensuring smooth circulation of qi and blood, but also nourish the five zang organs, regulating the various organs of the body. Additionally, they replenish essence, qi, and address deficiencies, helping our bodies regain vitality.