Calm (Jr)™

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Overview

Calm (Jr) is a traditional Chinese herbal tonic designed to help support concentration, emotional grounding, and calm in children and adults. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, difficulty settling the mind and staying focused is traditionally associated with an underlying pattern of Liver wind rising and shen (spirit) disturbance arising from Liver yin deficiency. Calm (Jr) is designed to help calm and nourish together, supporting the body's own return to balance.

⚠️ Important: This formula is a complement to, not a substitute for, medical care. See the Safety & Contraindications section below for full precautions before use.

Clinical Applications & Benefits

Calm (Jr) is traditionally used to help support:

• Focus, attention, and mental clarity
• Behavioral balance, including easing restlessness and impulsiveness
• Overall calm and emotional grounding in children and adults

This formula is a complementary, traditional support and is not a substitute for professional evaluation. Anyone with ongoing concerns about a child's or adult's focus, mood, or behavior should be evaluated by a pediatrician or qualified healthcare provider.

Key Herbs (TCM Data)

— Mu Li (Oyster Shell), Jue Ming Zi (Cassia Seed), and Gou Teng (Uncaria): traditionally used together to help extinguish Liver wind and calm Liver yang rising.

— Bie Jia (Turtle Shell) and Gui Ban (Tortoise Plastron): traditionally used to help tonify Liver yin.

— Bai Shao (White Peony), Di Huang (Rehmannia), and Mai Dong (Ophiopogon): traditionally used together to nourish yin and help calm shen disturbance.

— Shi Chang Pu (Acorus) and Yuan Zhi (Polygala): traditionally used together to help support focus and mental clarity.

— Yu Jin (Curcuma): traditionally used to help clear Heart heat and support mental clarity.

— Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria) and Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum): traditionally used together to help tonify qi and yin and support healthy circulation.

— Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Prepared Licorice): a traditional harmonizing herb used to help balance the formula.

Safety & Contraindications

1. Not intended for infants. This formula is formulated for children and adults; dosage for children is traditionally based on age or body weight, and a healthcare practitioner should be consulted before giving this to a young child.
2. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
3. Contraindicated in individuals with yang deficiency or coldness.
4. Discontinue once the condition is stabilized or the desired effect is achieved.
5. Anyone with ongoing concerns about focus, mood, behavior, or a neurological condition should remain under the ongoing care of a pediatrician or qualified healthcare provider, and should never adjust any prescription medication without that provider's guidance.

Dosage & Directions

Adults: 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. Children: not intended for infants; dosage is traditionally based on age or body weight — consult a healthcare practitioner to determine the appropriate amount for a child. This formula is traditionally used continuously for three months before evaluating progress, and is traditionally used only as needed during the school year.

Supplementary formulas: For poor memory or forgetfulness, this formula is traditionally paired with Enhance Memory. For stress and irritability, it is traditionally paired with Calm. For stress with underlying deficiency and disturbed sleep, it is traditionally paired with Calm ZZZ.

Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition: Adequate calcium and magnesium are traditionally encouraged for their calming effect. Cold-water fish such as tuna, salmon, and herring are good sources of DHA, which supports healthy brain development. Complex carbohydrates such as fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains are traditionally encouraged, while simple sugars and processed grains are traditionally reduced. Artificial colors, flavors, and highly processed foods are traditionally avoided. Fresh or frozen blueberries are traditionally encouraged as part of a daily breakfast.

Lifestyle: Psychosocial support is an important part of care — approaches such as parent training, behavior therapy, and cognitive-behavioral strategies are often recommended by a child's care team. Reading, meditation, and gentle activities like tai chi are traditionally encouraged, while excessive screen time is traditionally discouraged. Supporting a calm home environment, including addressing caregiver stress, is traditionally considered helpful as well.

Case Studies

The following reflect individual practitioner experiences and traditional use; results vary and are not guarantees of outcome for any individual. All patients remained under appropriate medical or practitioner supervision.

"An adult with occasional difficulty focusing and mild forgetfulness, consistent with Liver yin deficiency, took Calm (Jr) for three months and reported feeling calmer and more focused, with improved memory."

"A child with difficulty completing tasks and staying focused at school, along with occasional irritability and restless sleep, consistent with Liver wind rising with shen disturbance, combined Calm (Jr) with acupuncture under a practitioner's care and showed improvement in staying on task, along with less irritability and better sleep."

Related Reading

Also see: Enhance Memory – for memory support, Calm – for stress and irritability, and the Brain Health & Neurological Support Collection for related formulas.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.