Sleep Ease (Mind) - anti-depression, bipolar, dementia, insomnia... 心神不寧

• Calms the mind and releases Heart fire.*
• Clears mucus and sedates Liver wind for better sleep.*
• Calms the emotions.*

*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.

For adults, as a dietary supplement, take 5 - 10 pills once or twice daily if needed. If taking other medication or supplements, allow at least 2 hours before or after using this product.

Different individuals may experience different symptoms, including:

• Feeling depressed, uneasy, absent-minded, or horrified
• Dementia, bipolar, schizophrenia, epilepsy
• Tinnitus, deafness, palpitations, insomnia

Do Not drink ice or cold beverages. It is best to avoid eating chips, salty, spicy, heavily spiced, uncooked (raw), greasy, deep fried, pungent food, seafood such as shrimp and shellfish, and chocolate. Avoid eating late, best time to eat is 7am, 12pm and 5pm. No smoking, drinking alcohol, and coffee. Try to be in bed before 10 pm and fall asleep at 11 pm to 7 am.

Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. If any signs of discomfort or irritation occur, discontinue use and consult your physician. 

Please note that a TCM formula is prescribed based on a diagnosed pattern and multiple formulas are usually prescribed to treat the whole person. Please consult a professional TCM practitioner, they will be best able to guide you.

Why Are Silkie Formulas Superior to Other Herbal Remedies?
Silkie Pills are not your average herbal supplements. Every step in our process is rooted in quality, tradition, and uncompromising integrity - from raw materials to the final product. Here's what sets us apart:

1. 100% Made in the USA
   Every part of our production - from sourcing to manufacturing and testing - is done in the United States under strict quality control. This ensures consistency, safety, and compliance with the highest manufacturing standards.
   

2. We Don’t Use Capsules or Tablets - for Good Reason
   Unlike most modern supplements, we do not use capsules (whether gelatin or plant-based) or compressed tablets. Capsules and tablets often contain synthetic fillers, binders, lubricants, and flow agents that may interfere with digestion, slow down absorption, or irritate the gut. Even plant-based capsules - often marketed as "natural" - are typically made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a chemically processed wood pulp derivative. To form that capsule shell, the material must be chemically altered, heated, and molded, often with the help of plasticizers or solvents to create a uniform, shelf-stable capsule shape. These are not whole food substances, and they do not contribute to your health. Tablets, in particular, are produced using high pressure and heat, which can degrade delicate herbal compounds. The body must work to break down these materials before it can even access the herbs.
   

3. Pure Honey as a Binding Agent
   We don’t use synthetic binders or fillers. Instead, we use pure honey tailored to each specific formula. This isn’t just a natural binding agent - it’s also a preservative and digestive aid. Different types of honey are chosen intentionally for their energetic properties to balance the herbal ingredients. This helps support better absorption and harmonizes the entire formula with traditional medicinal theory.
   

4. Authentic Medicinal-Grade Herbs Only
   We use the highest grade of herbs - authentic medicinal materials (道地藥材 / Dào Dì Yào Cái). These are not commodity herbs; they are grown in their native regions and in the correct terroir (climate, soil, altitude), often harvested by hand at peak potency, and processed according to time-honored TCM methods.
   These traditional processing techniques - known as Pao Zhi (炮製) - are essential for transforming raw herbs into effective, safe, and targeted medicine. Depending on the herb’s role and function, this may include:
   Roasting (炒) – to moderate harsh properties or enhance warming effects
   Steaming (蒸) – to enrich yin or reduce toxicity
   Dry-frying with honey (蜜炙) – to tonify and harmonize with the lung and spleen
   Frying with wine (酒炙) – to invigorate blood and improve circulation
   Calcining (煅) – especially for minerals and shells, making them easier to digest
   Fermenting (發酵) – to transform substances and enhance digestive impact
   Aging or curing (陳放) – to mellow overly strong herbs and refine their effect
   These methods are not optional - they’re integral to how the herb works in the body. They take more time, labor, and expertise, but result in herbs that are far more potent, targeted, and energetically aligned than mass-market herbs grown for bulk supply and sold raw. This level of authenticity is rare - and significantly more expensive - than standard commercial herbs.
   

5. TCM Formulas Are Carefully Studied - Not Random Herbs Thrown Together
   Each Silkie formula is based on classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Formulas in TCM are not random combinations of herbs; they are the result of centuries of clinical observation, pattern differentiation, and energetic understanding. Each herb has a defined role - whether it's the chief, deputy, assistant, or envoy - and is selected to support a specific therapeutic direction. We follow this structured approach to ensure synergy, safety, and efficacy. You’re not getting a mix of trendy ingredients.
   

6. Rigorous Testing from Raw to Finished Product
   Every single batch undergoes comprehensive testing at every stage - from single raw herb verification, to grinding mixed quality, to the final pill. This includes identity, potency, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants.
   

7. Traditional Wisdom, Modern Integrity
   Our formulas are built on five generations of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal wisdom, passed down through experience, apprenticeship, and clinical practice. We respect classical combinations and energetics - not just in theory, but in lived knowledge refined over time. This depth of understanding ensures every formula is rooted in true medicinal purpose, not market trends. Yet we bring this ancient knowledge into the modern era by applying clean, transparent practices and third-party verification - ensuring the medicine of the past meets the expectations of today.

8. Handcrafted Attention to Detail
   Unlike mass-market pills, each Silkie formula is crafted with thoughtful attention to how ingredients interact. The honey not only binds - it warms the formula, supports the spleen and digestion, and ensures smooth assimilation of herbs. This careful crafting process takes more time, effort, and skill than typical supplement manufacturing.