{"title":"Chai hu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"arouse-vigor","title":"Arouse Vigor","description":"\u003cp\u003eQi allows integrity, process, engagement and transformation. The most fundamental Qi in human life is the Original Qi (Yuan Qi). Li Dong-Yuan (also known as Li Guo, 1180-1252 A.D.), in the discussion that introduces the original version of Arouse Vigor, points out that a person’s capacity and desire to engage in activity, to transform to a new state of being, to adapt in relationship to the environment and to be imbued with feelings are all dependent on this Original Qi (Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach, section 2, 1249 A.D.). The Original Qi activates, maintains and gives intention to the entire personality. To nourish this generative source of so many dimensions of human life, Li Dong-Yuan created “Benefit the Middle and Boost the Qi” (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original name for Arouse Vigor, “Benefit the Middle and Boost the Qi,” refers to the “Middle” and the “Qi.” The famous Ming Dynasty scholar, Wu Kun, commenting on this name said, “The Middle is the Spleen, the feminine, the mother of the ten thousand phenomena. Qi is the Yang, the masculine, the father of the ten thousand phenomena...” (Verified Medical Prescriptions, section 20, 1584 A.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLi Dong-Yuan is renowned for emphasizing the central role of Spleen-Stomach Qi. In his dramatic style he states: “All five solid organs (Wu Zang) belong to the Stomach and all disharmony comes from its deficiency.” This Spleen-Stomach Qi, he says, is identical to the “Original Qi” and “is the pivot of the ascent and descent of the Yang and Yin.” The Original Qi facilitates “the clear Yang Qi’s ascent . . . the turbid Qi’s descent and regulates the nine orifices” (the two eyes, two ears, two nasal passages, mouth, anus and urethra). No human activity, behavior, sensation or thought is separate from Qi’s vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Original Qi is so central to life, its disruption can generate a myriad of patterns. Sluggishness and weakness patterns can include occasional fatigue, always wanting to sleep, having no power to speak and tired limbs. Occasional digestive disharmonies can be another focus for the formula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstragalus root \u003c\/strong\u003eis called “the senior of all herbs” by Wang Ang in his \u003cem\u003eEssentials of the Materia \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedica \u003c\/em\u003e(1694 A.D.). He also says that, depending on how it is processed, Astragalus root can drain Yin Fire and “tonify the Middle, benefit the Original Qi, warm the Three Burners and strengthen the Spleen and Stomach.” It is sweet and slightly warm, and in modern times is said to enter the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003e“harmonizes the Blood and blood vessels,” according to Li Dong-Yuan. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese red ginseng root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis described in the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) as the “tonic of the five Yin organs \u003cem\u003e(Wu zang)\u003c\/em\u003e.” The \u003cem\u003eMateria Medica of \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 600 A.D.) says that, in addition to the five Yin organs, Ginseng also “tonifies the six Yang organs \u003cem\u003e(Liu fu)\u003c\/em\u003e, protects the Middle, and maintains the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen)\u003c\/em\u003e.” Chen Jia-Mo’s \u003cem\u003eHidden Aspects of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1560 A.D.) describes Ginseng as “draining the Yin Fire and nourishing and tonifying the Original Qi.” It is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly warm, and in modern times is said to enter the Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCimicifuga rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis “bitter and neither hot nor cold, is thin in flavor, is the ‘Yang within Yin’ and makes the clear Qi upwardly ascend,” according to Li Dong-Yuan. Li Shi-Zhen (1518- 1593 A.D.) says it is especially important to make the “\u003cem\u003eYang Ming \u003c\/em\u003eclear Qi ascend.” Modern texts usually describe Cimicifuga rhizome as sweet, acrid, slightly bitter and cool, entering the Stomach, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBupleurum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eroot\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes the clear Yang ascend. It is ancillary to Cimicifuga rhizome, according to \u003cem\u003eRectification of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 1832 A.D.), because it enters the \u003cem\u003eShao yang \u003c\/em\u003emeridians, not the \u003cem\u003eYang ming\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eThe Divine Husbandman’s Classic \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) says it “diminishes the old and increases the new.” It is bitter, slightly acrid and cool, and is said in modern texts to enter the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003e“harmonizes the Middle, benefits the Qi, warms the Middle, and rules flesh feeling hot, limbs being tired, eyes not wanting to open, lethargy and always wanting to lie down and eating imbalances,” according to Zhang Yuan-Su (1151-1243 A.D.). Li Dong-Yuan says it “removes Middle Burner and Stomach Heat.” It is bitter, sweet and warm, and it enters the Heart, Spleen, Stomach and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoney fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used to “tonify the Spleen, Stomach, Middle Burner and Original Qi,” according to the \u003cem\u003eDiscussion of the Spleen and Stomach\u003c\/em\u003e. It is sweet and warm, and enters the Spleen meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003e“creates flow into and penetration of the Spleen and Stomach and prevents the stagnation of the sweet, warm herbs,” according to Wu Kun’s commentary on \u003cstrong\u003eArouse Vigor \u003c\/strong\u003ein \u003cem\u003eVerified Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(1584 A.D.). It is acrid, bitter, warm and aromatic, and enters the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-arous","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843190485310,"sku":"AV1","price":19.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843190616382,"sku":"AV120","price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843190518078,"sku":"AV2","price":36.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841505194302,"sku":"AV300","price":69.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843190583614,"sku":"AV60","price":16.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843190550846,"sku":"AV8","price":125.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Arouse_Vigor_Extract.png?v=1677647566"},{"product_id":"bloods-mansion","title":"Blood's Mansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 46\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinued: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease substitute Dispel Stasis in the Mansion of Blood in Traditionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quickens the Blood, dispels stasis, spreads Liver Qi, relieves stagnation and unblocks the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuo Mai \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003enetwork vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"10-KZ-blood","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843191992638,"sku":"BM1","price":13.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Alembic_Herbals_Bloods_Mansion_Extract.png?v=1677647576"},{"product_id":"bright-eye-rehmannia","title":"Bright Eye Rehmannia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Eye Rehmannia\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on the classical formula Support Good Vision with Rehmannia (Ming Mu Di Huang Wan), itself a variation of the classic Kidney strengthening formula Six Flavor Rehmannia Pill (Liu Wei Di Huang Wan). \u003cstrong\u003eBright Eye Rehmannia\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses primarily on nourishing the Yin of the Kidneys and Liver to support healthy vision, nourish the eyes and mitigate Liver Yang rising. All of the herbs for Six Rehmannia Pill are found in\u003cstrong\u003e Bright Eye Rehmannia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With Kidney and Liver Yin deficiency, the Essence (Kidneys) and Blood (Liver) are not abundant and are unable to nourish the upper part of the body, especially the orifices. The base formula focuses on tonifying Kidney and Liver Yin, draining Fire and supporting the Spleen. There are basically two groups of ingredients found in the base formula: tonifying herbs and herbs that predominantly drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first group is comprised of Prepared Rehmannia root, Asiatic cornelian cherry and Chinese yam rhizome. Prepared Rehmannia root, known as a “Blood of the Blood” herb, nourishes the deepest aspect of the Blood, as well as tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and boosting the Essence (Jing). Chinese yam rhizome stabilizes and binds, and Asiatic cornelian cherry retains the Essence, protecting Yin and body fluids. Prepared Rehmannia root, Asiatic cornelian cherry, Chinese yam rhizome tonify Liver and Kidney Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second group of herbs is comprised of Asian water plantain rhizome, Tree peony root bark and Poria. Tree peony root bark cools deficiency Heat, gently invigorates Blood without injuring the Blood or Yin, dispels Liver Blood stasis and clears ascending Liver Fire. Asian water plantain rhizome supports healthy urination and leaches out Dampness. It is often used with herbs that tonify the Kidneys to prevent Kidney Fire. Thus Tree Peony root bark is used in this formula to mitigate ascending Liver Fire, and Asian water plantain rhizome to prevent ascending Kidney Fire. Poria tonifies the Spleen, eliminates Dampness by supporting healthy urination, calms the Spirit and harmonizes the Middle Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore specifically addressing nourishment of the eye, Lycium fruit and Chrysanthemum flower nourish and benefit the eyes. Lycium fruit brightens the eyes, nourishes and supplements the Liver and Kidneys, benefits the Essence and enriches the Yin. It supports good vision for eyes that have that have failed to be nourished by adequate Essence, Blood and Yin. Chrysanthemum flower, cooling and aromatic, can ascend or descend, drain or tonify, making it particularly useful in supporting the aim of the formula. It is particularly effective at dispersing Wind Heat, cooling and tonifying the Liver and brightening the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDong quai root tonifies and invigorates Blood, especially for patterns of deficiency affecting Heart and Blood. It is an important herb to address Blood stasis, especially accompanied by Cold due to deficiency. It is suitable for all Blood patterns involving stasis, deficiency and dryness. It helps in this formula by tonifying Blood, but also by moving it and balancing some of the cold herbs found in this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBupleurum root, a rising and dispersing herb, dispels Heat generated from deficiency and spreads Liver Qi to relieve constraint. Tribulus fruit extinguishes Wind, brightens the eyes, calms the Liver and anchors the Yang. Abalone shell calms ascendant Liver Yang patterns and quells Fire. It also enriches Liver Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMing Mu Di Huang Wan is from Shen Shi Yao Han, Scrutiny of the Priceless Jade Patient by Fu Ren-Yu to support healthy vision by tonifying Liver and Kidney Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02-KT-brigh","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843192418622,"sku":"BTE1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843192549694,"sku":"BTE120","price":21.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843192451390,"sku":"BTE2","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841524855102,"sku":"BTE300","price":50.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843192516926,"sku":"BTE60","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843192484158,"sku":"BTE8","price":100.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Traditionals_Bright_Eye_Rehmannia_Extract.png?v=1677647586"},{"product_id":"bupleurum-and-four-substance-decoction","title":"Bupleurum and Four Substance Decoction 1 oz","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 46\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product has been \u003cstrong\u003ediscontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e, however our consultants have recommended using a combination of other formulas as follows. You can obtain a similar effect by combining 50% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kanherb.com\/products\/minor-bupleurum\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Minor Bupleurum Formula\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMinor Bupleurum\u003c\/a\u003e (Xiao Chai Hu Tang) and 50% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kanherb.com\/products\/four-substances\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Four Substances Formula\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFour Substances\u003c\/a\u003e (Si Wu Tang).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonifies Yin and Blood and moves the Blood. For \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShao Yang \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"10-KZ-buple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44843192811838,"sku":"BFS1","price":14.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Alembic_Herbals_Bupleurum_and_Four_Substance_Decoction_Extract.png?v=1677647589"},{"product_id":"bupleurum-root","title":"Bupleurum root","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 47\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelieves Liver Qi stagnation, resolves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShao Yang \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatterns, raises Yang Qi,  Clears Liver and Gallbladder Heat, Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscontinued: Please substitute \u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102787223 BCX0\"\u003eBupleurum Soothing Liver Formula or Four Cold Extremities for Invigorate Qi functions, Arouse Vigor for Raising Yang\/Qi functions, Yi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102787223 BCX0\"\u003en \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102787223 BCX0\"\u003eQi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102787223 BCX0\"\u003eao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102787223 BCX0\"\u003e or Initial Defense for Release Exterior Function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"11-KS-buple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52355118006642,"sku":"BPLM1","price":12.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Singles_Bupleurum_root_Extract.png?v=1677647592"},{"product_id":"calm-dragon-formula","title":"Calm Dragon Formula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm Dragon Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modification of Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chai Hu Tang) with Dragon bone and Oyster shell added, to anchor and pull downward the properties of Minor Bupleurum Decoction to the level of primal Yin and Yang. This formula addresses a range of Liver Qi stagnation or constraint patterns, marked by an uprising of Liver Yang affecting all three of the Yang channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalm Dragon Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e drains and disperses the uprising Qi while supporting the Middle Burner and tonifying the normal Qi. It clears Heat, settles the emotions and supports healthy fluid metabolism. It dredges the Liver, resolves constraint, harmonizes the Shao Yang pivot, unblocks and opens up the three burners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be used for occasional emotional imbalances, including occasional anxiety when there is Shao Yang or Liver Phlegm Heat or an internal blockage of Yang Qi. Its combination of warm and cold, supplementing and draining ingredients restores equilibrium to body and mind by regulating the Triple Burner (San Jiao) mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chief ingredients in this formula address constraint in the three Yang channels. Chinese cinnamon twig restores the flow of Yang Qi and supports the Tai Yang. Bupleurum root and Chinese skullcap root harmonize the Lesser Yang (Shao Yang), remove stagnation at that level, rectify Liver Qi and clear Heat. The latter also drains Fire and dries Dampness in the Stomach and Intestines. Rhubarb root, a strong purgative, has been replaced by Gardenia fruit to clear Heat from all three Burners through the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbs that descend Liver Yang, such as Dragon Bone, Oyster shell and Hematite, carry out a primary action of \u003cstrong\u003eCalm Dragon Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dragon Bone settles occasional anxiety, calms the Ethereal Soul (Po) and Spirit (Shen), and addresses occasional emotional distress, restlessness or insomnia. It calms the Liver and anchors the floating Yang. Oyster shell heavily settles and calms the Spirit and anchors the floating Yang. Hematite sedates and anchors Liver Yang, clears Liver Fire, and strongly directs rebellious Qi downward. Ginger cured Pinellia rhizome descends rebellious Stomach Qi, dries dampness and transforms Phlegm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoria tonifies the Spleen while Red jujube fruit tonifies the Qi and Blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen and the properties of the other herbs. White Asian ginseng root and rhizome strongly supplements the Original (Yuan) Qi of the five organs and nourishes the Yin, strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the Stomach. Ginger rhizome harmonizes and supplements the Middle Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction was first recorded in the Shang Han Lun by Zhang Zhong-Jing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02-KT-calm","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843194024254,"sku":"CDF1","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843193958718,"sku":"CDF120","price":21.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843194057022,"sku":"CDF2","price":31.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843193991486,"sku":"CDF300","price":49.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843193925950,"sku":"CDF60","price":11.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841516040510,"sku":"CDF8","price":106.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Traditionals_Calm_Dragon_Formula_Tablets.png?v=1677647596"},{"product_id":"dispel-invasion","title":"Dispel Invasion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispel Invasion\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most important formula for invasions of Wind, Cold or Damp patterns. It is strong but gentle, with exterior releasing properties that does not cause Qi deficiency. Many disharmonies with Wind Cold or even mild Wind Heat can be successfully addressed with this formula, and also aggravations of Obstruction (Bi) Syndromes in damp weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchizonepeta herb relieves Wind, dries Damp and vents occasional rashes. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiler root expels Wind invasion. It is sweet, slightly warm and pungent, and enters the Bladder, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerilla leaf disperses Wind and Cold and reinforces the descending and dispersing of the Lungs. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotopterygium root and rhizome is warm, bitter, pungent and very drying, relieving surface Wind Damp. It notably guides other herbs into the Greater Yang (Tai yang) vessel, and enters the Kidney and Bladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoria mildly strengthens the Spleen and dispels Damp through the urine. It protects the Spleen and Stomach, mildly tonifies the Qi and aids in the releasing of Dampness from the system. It is bland, mildly sweet and neutral, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatycodon root raises up the Qi to the surface and vents the Lung Qi to protect the interior. It restores the normal flow of Qi up and down the Triple Burner when combined with Dry fried bitter orange mature fruit. It is bitter, acrid and neutral, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome is used here to expel Wind and Damp. It is warm and pungent, and primarily enters the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBupleurum root releases the surface and harmonizes the interior and exterior. It is cool, bitter and pungent, entering the Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium and San Jiao meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry fried Bitter orange mature fruit is used to break stagnation and regulate the Qi flow, relieving accumulation caused by stagnation of Wind-Damp in the Middle Burner. It is bitter, cool and pungent, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Qi, benefits the Spleen-Stomach and harmonizes the formula. It is sweet and neutral, and enters all the meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger rhizome disperses Cold and transforms Phlegm. 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Designed to restore equilibrium between the Liver and Spleen, the Constructive (Ying) and Defensive (Wei) Qi, its mastery lies in the elegant combination of antagonistic yet harmonious ingredients: warm and cool, sour and sweet, bitter, pungent and supplementing. Because Liver and Spleen imbalances are so often at the root of menstrual irregularities, especially with an emotional component, formulas such as Free and Easy Wanderer are indispensable to support gynecological health. \u003cstrong\u003eFree and Easy Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e regulates the Lesser Yang (Shao Yang) meridians (Triple Burner and Gallbladder), supports immunity and addresses Liver Qi stagnation. Finally, it is well known for its effectiveness in addressing occasional emotional\/psychological imbalances related to the Ethereal Soul (Hun). Since the pattern of Liver Qi stagnation, combined with Liver Blood and Spleen Qi deficiency, is such a common mix, especially in women, \u003cstrong\u003eFree and Easy Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e is not only one of the most popular of all Chinese herbal formulas, but a cherished formula for women’s health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emperor herb, Bupleurum root, strongly moves Liver Qi and releases constraint. Its deputies, Dong quai root and White peony root nourish Blood, soften and moisten the Liver. White atractylodes rhizome and Poria strengthen the Spleen’s transforming and transporting functions, eliminating the development of further Qi constraint and addressing Blood deficiency. Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies Spleen Qi. White peony root nourishes the Blood and preserves Yin while soothing the Liver by calming rising Liver Yang. Ginger rhizome harmonizes the Stomach, thereby preventing rebellious Qi. Chinese mint herb supports the emperor herb, Bupleurum root, in relieving Liver Qi stagnation by cooling and dispersing the Heat that may have been engendered due to that constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree and Easy Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e was originally recorded by Dr. Chen Shi-Wen in his Song Dynasty Professional and Popular Formulas from the Taiping Era in 1151 A.D. 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Irritease harmonizes the Liver and Spleen, strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, transforms Dampness, clears Heat and regulates the Middle Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrritease\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses a Liver Spleen disharmony, with Damp Heat in the Stomach and Intestines. In this pattern, the constrained Liver Qi causes stagnation and oppression that leads to Spleen Qi deficiency. Due to the deficiency of Spleen Qi, Dampness accumulates in the Middle and Lower Burners, obstructing the transformative action of the Yang Qi and, over time, transforming into Damp Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the traditional formula, Tong Xie Yao Feng, four herbs were retained. White atractylodes rhizome strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness, and White peony root softens the overactive Liver and eases stagnation. Together they restrain the Liver and tonify the Spleen, helping to stop stagnation while addressing occasional loose bowels. Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit harmonizes the Middle Burner and transforms Dampness, supporting the actions of White atractylodes rhizome. Siler root dispels Wind Cold and Wind Damp. It enters the Liver and Spleen channels, focusing the actions of the other herbs on these two organs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCodonopsis root and Plantain seed are classical modifications of this formula. Codonopsis root addresses severe Qi deficiency. With Poria, it addresses Spleen and Stomach deficiency, and with White atractylodes rhizome, it strengthens the Spleen. Plantain seed supports healthy urination, binds the stools, separates the clear and turbid fluids and guides Damp Heat downward to be released through the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emperor herb from Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi, Patchouli herb, disperses Wind Cold, transforms turbid Dampness and revives the Spleen. Magnolia bark promotes proper movement of Qi and water metabolism and Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit regulates the Qi, transforms Dampness and harmonizes the Middle Burner. Fragrant angelica root helps dispel externally contracted Cold, relieving stagnation and expelling Dampness. Poria, together with White atractylodes rhizome, strengthens the Spleen and transforms Dampness. Prepared Ginger rhizome warms and protects the Middle. Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome strongly tonifies the Middle, augments the Heart and Spleen Qi and harmonizes the properties of the other herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaussurea root, a classical addition for both formulas, promotes the flow of Qi, dispels stagnation and strengthens the Spleen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, modern modifications were made and several herbs were added to the overall formula. Capillaris herb, Phellodendron bark, Coptis rhizome, and Chinese ash bark were added to clear Damp Heat. Capillaris herb clears Heat and resolves Dampness. Phellodendron bark drains Damp Heat from the Lower Burner. 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It strongly clears Heat and dries Damp and, when paired with the other herbs in the formula, is particularly effective for expelling Damp Heat from the Gallbladder, Liver and Small Intestine channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLysimachia herb clears Damp Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder, resolves accumulations and supports healthy urination. Capillaris herb clears Heat and resolves Dampness, particularly in the Gallbladder. Honeysuckle flower clears Heat and resolves blazing Fire and Isatis leaf strongly cools Heat at the Qi and Blood levels. Chinese rhubarb rhizome and root clears Heat and purges excess accumulations, cools the Blood, removes Blood stasis, purges Dampness, and supports healthy urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaussurea root promotes the flow of Spleen Qi, strengthens the Spleen, addresses food stagnation and adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines. 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Bupleurum root and Tangerine dried rind of green fruit release Heat in the muscle layers, raise the clear Qi of the Stomach and Gallbladder, spread Liver Qi, break up stagnant Liver Qi, and relieve constraint. Finger citron strengthens the Spleen, transforms Phlegm, and harmonizes the Middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit and Magnolia bark promote the flow of Qi in the Middle Burner and direct it downward, move Spleen and Stomach Qi, reduce Phlegm, and disperse fullness. They combines with dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit and Sandalwood to promote the flow of Qi and alleviate stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaussurea root and Chinese amomum fruit promote the movement of Qi, and dispel stagnation in the Spleen, Stomach, and Intestines, strengthen the Spleen, and warm the Middle Burner. 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Disturbances in this tension create a situation where a person’s usual inward soft sensibility becomes a defensive alertness and the usual external wall of armored protectiveness becomes a border of soft, even mushy, vulnerability. On the physical level, one type of loss of adjustment between exterior and interior is recognized in occasional tenderness, stiffness, numbness or sensations of heaviness. On a psychological level, this imbalance is present when a person’s usual sense of external engagement primarily monitors their own interior stagnation. Discomfort becomes the primary or even exclusive experience of a person’s being; the inner and outer merging into a single awareness of noxious sensations. The exterior is vulnerable, the interior is defensive. The Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi has become misplaced on the ‘outside,’ the Protective \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi has drawn inappropriately inwards − chaos reigns. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis the traditional approach to realign the exterior and interior and create a new sense of comfortable order. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003erebalances the exterior and interior. 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The interior is overly hypervigilant and defensive, the exterior overly vulnerable. \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis the traditional Chinese herbal response to this loss of adjustment between exterior and interior, and reintroduces a balance, the Protective \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi attends to the exterior and outward activities, and the Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi to softening and nurturing. More softness in the interior means less cramping, less resisting and less vigilance towards stimuli. More interior softness means less wanting things to be other than they are. Less softness on the exterior means more engagement. All this realignment means that sensation and aversion to discomfort is diminished. 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Li Ao’s formulation itself borrows heavily from Sun Si-mao’s Tang Dynasty formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Kudzu” was originally designed to release the muscle layer and relax and moisten the tendons; it was considered especially suitable for the neck and shoulders. The most common interpretations of “Nutritive \u003cem\u003eYing \u003c\/em\u003eQi and Protective \u003cem\u003eWei \u003c\/em\u003eQi losing adjustment” are based on the notion that such a pattern is related to external pernicious influences. “Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness” was originally designed for severe stagnation that could include accumulation of Wind, Dampness and Cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOuT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKudzu root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical herb to release the muscles, and is especially used for occasional stiff, tight neck or upper back. It can be used for muscle tightness anywhere. It also reinforces the moistening quality of White peony root. It is sweet, acrid and cool, and enters the Spleen and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a critical combination with Chinese cinnamon twig in this formula. While Chinese cinnamon twig is assertive, moves outwards and increases the exterior vigilance, White peony root increases the interior yielding. It is extremely stable and “softens and comforts” the interior. Its stability is critical to lessening stagnation, cramping and in promoting a sense of inner peace and calm. Its astringent properties help retain an inner self that does not need to rely on any external expression. It is bitter, sour and cool, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to alleviate stagnation and to expel Wind. Because it moves the Qi portion of the Blood, it is especially valuable for the extremities and muscles. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiler root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a common herb to expel Wind Dampness and stagnation anywhere in the body. It is an important ingredient of Notopterygium Decoction. On a psychological level, Sun Si-miao in his \u003cem\u003eSupplemental Wings to the Thousand Ducat Formulas \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eQian-jin Yi-fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 682 A.D.) views this herb as essential for a person who cannot be alone nor find an inner sense of comfort. It is acrid, sweet and slightly warm, and, in this formula, enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon twig \u003c\/strong\u003eis the critical herb to adjust the Nutritive Ying Qi and Protective Wei Qi in Cold Induced Disharmonies (220 A.D.). It is used in combination with White peony root whenever the interior moisture ‘leaks’ while the exterior resistance is too weak to defend a person. While this is often interpreted to mean an outside pernicious influence, it is also understood in Cold Induced Disharmonies and in Zhang Zhong-jing’s other book, Essential Formulas of the Golden Chest (Jin-gui Yao-lue Fang-lun, 220 A.D.), to apply to deficient situations. Zhang Zhong- Jing describes Cinnamon twig as “tonifying and strengthening the middle” several times in his writings. This understanding is similar to the one expressed in Divine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica (Shen-nong Ben-cao Jing, 150 A.D.) in which Cinnamon is said to “tonify the middle and benefit the Qi.” Additionally, Chinese herbal tradition also considers Chinese \u003c\/em\u003eCinnamon twig an essential herb for alleviating stagnation. 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It is bitter, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese quince fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eenhances the ability of the formula to comfort the tendons and activate the meridians. It is sour, slightly warm and aromatic, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotopterygium root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important herb to expel Wind, Damp and Cold from the meridians. In this way, it addresses the sensation of heaviness. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Bladder meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese salvia root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important addition to the two basic formulas and, as the \u003cem\u003eMaterial Medica of Ri Hua-zi \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eRi Hua-zi Ben-cao\u003c\/em\u003e, 713 A.D.) has noted, provides a critical nourishing energy, useful when the Nutritive \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003eQi becomes unclear and unsettled. Wu Yi-luo, in his \u003cem\u003eThoroughly Revised Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Cong-xin\u003c\/em\u003e, 1751 A.D.), further suggests that Salvia as a single herb can be a substitute for the entire classic formula “Four Substances” \u003cem\u003e(Si Wu Tang) \u003c\/em\u003efrom the Kan Traditionals formula line because it is moving and nourishing. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarthamus flower \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important addition that follows a suggestion made by Wei Yi-lin for the formula called “Cinnamon Twig Safflower Decoction,” mentioned in his \u003cem\u003eEffective Formulas from \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenerations of Practitioners \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShi-yi De-xiao Fang\u003c\/em\u003e, 1345 A.D.); the addition of Carthamus flower strengthens the formula’s ability to move any congealed blood from the exterior or interior. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003ehas three roles: it helps relieve stagnation, it makes the formula more versatile by balancing Chinese cinnamon twig’s warmth with Tree peony root bark’s gentle coolness, and finally, as mentioned by Wang Ang in his \u003cem\u003eEssentials of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBen-cao Bei-yao\u003c\/em\u003e, 1751 A.D.), it acts by nourishing the Spirit \u003cem\u003e(Shen) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Heart and the Will \u003cem\u003e(Zhi) \u003c\/em\u003eof the Kidney, and by allowing a person to move into a healthier relationship with their exterior and interior aspects. It is acrid, bitter and cool, and enters the Liver, Heart and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to the formula used to move both Qi and Blood. 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When the Qi and Blood aren’t flowing smoothly, or when one misses the whole picture and gets stuck on minor details, this is the appropriate energy corrector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelaxed Wanderer enhances the natural capacities of a “woody” person to be a good decision maker and leader, and diminishes the tendency of those ruled by this element to be violent, rude, haughty, stubborn and inconsiderate of themselves or others. This is the traditional Chinese herbal response to overly rigid energy. 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It softens rigidity and helps a person connect to the flowing aspect of life’s energy. It also regulates women’s reproductive system, thereby contributing to making this an important gynecological formula. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003emoistens and smoothes, as well as calms the Liver and nourishes the Blood. It soothes irregularity in the Liver and is also important as a women’s herb. White peony root also makes flying-off-the-handle type energy more stable and over-rigidity more fluid. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Spleen and supports a healthy digestive system, makes the Qi stronger, moves any stagnation in digestion, eliminates Dampness, improves appetite and generally helps to put things in their proper place. It is sweet, bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens the Spleen, eliminates Dampness and strengthens the mental and psychic functions of thought, clarity and direction. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBupleurum root \u003c\/strong\u003emakes the Liver’s energy smooth. It clears the Liver and harmonizes and reduces Heat. It is indicated whenever the Liver is constrained and has blocked energy. 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End Discharge Decoction (Wan Dai Tang) is beneficial for tonifying the Middle Burner, strengthening the Spleen and transforming Dampness. Decoction to Separate the Clear (Bei Xie Fen Qing) clears Heat, resolves Dampness and separates the “clear from the turbid”.  By combining these two classical formulas, Clear the Lower Palace dispels and transforms Dampness lodged in the Lower Burner while strengthening the Spleen, and addresses both deficiency and excess patterns simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Girdle Vessel is a unique Extraordinary channel, in that it is the only channel that courses horizontally through the body, running through the abdomen and traversing all major and Extraordinary meridians, which are all oriented vertically. The Girdle Vessel also has a close relationship with the Spleen, Kidney and Liver meridians, and various patterns may develop when it becomes excessive or deficient, such as Spleen Qi deficiency or Liver Qi stagnation. 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Chinese salvia root and rhizome invigorates and tonifies Blood, clears Heat, and breaks up stasis lodged in the lower abdomen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour herbs were added to further enhance the effects of the formula. Shrubby sophora root and Cnidium fruit to increase the ability of the formula to dry Dampness, Dragon bone to calm the Liver and address disharmony of the Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai), and Oyster shell to tonify and quiet the Mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further tonification of Spleen Qi and to drain Dampness accumulation, combine with Shen Ling Spleen Support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnd Discharge Decoction (Wan Dai Tang) was first found in The Women’s Discourse According to Fu Qing-Zhu (Fu Qing Zhu Nu Ke). 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When Blood stasis and Qi stagnation are present, they mutually reinforce each other and generate Heat. The chest and hypochondriac region, having a Yang nature, tend to be more sensitive to Heat and Fire. Therefore, the focus of this formula is primarily in moving Qi and Blood, and clearing Heat to restore equilibrium and flow to the Mansion of Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispel Stasis in the Mansion of Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e is indicated for Qi stagnation patterns that are complicated by Blood stagnation. It facilitates the upward and downward flow of Qi and harmonizes the circulation of Blood. The inclusion of Blood nourishing herbs allows the formula to be used for a longer period of time, as they balance the overall invigorating properties of the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispel Stasis in the Mansion of Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eAugmented Four Substances\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tao Hong Si Wu Tang) to tonify and invigorate the Blood, and \u003cstrong\u003eFour Cold Extremities\u003c\/strong\u003e (Si Ni San), to regulate and release the constrained Qi. Additional herbs are also included to move Qi and Blood and clear Heat from the Upper Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugmented Four Substances\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the following herbs: Prepared Rehmannia root, Chinese red peony root, Dong quai root, Sichuan lovage rhizome, dry fried peeled Peach seed and Carthamus flower. Prepared Rehmannia root strongly tonifies Blood, Liver, Kidneys and Essence, while Chinese red peony root strongly invigorates and cools the Blood. Dong quai root tonifies and invigorates Blood and disperses Cold. Sichuan lovage rhizome invigorates Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and breaks up stagnation. Dry fried peeled Peach seed and Carthamus flower Invigorate Blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther Blood invigorating herbs in the formula include Cyathula root, Chinese salvia root and rhizome and Turmeric root tuber. Cyathula root invigorates the Blood and moves the Qi and Blood downward. Chinese salvia root and rhizome and Turmeric root tuber, are both classical modifications. Chinese salvia root and rhizome is used for any pattern of Blood stagnation, clearing Heat, cooling the Blood and calming the Spirit. Turmeric root tuber invigorates the Blood, clears Heat and regulates the Qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlatycodon root opens up and disseminates Lung Qi, dispels Phlegm and guides the actions of the other herbs to the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Cold Extremities\u003c\/strong\u003e (Si Ni San) regulates and releases the constrained Qi to guide the smooth flow of the Blood. It contains White peony root, Bupleurum root, Bitter orange immature fruit and honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome. In Dispel Stasis in the Mansion of Blood, Chinese red peony root is used instead, as it more strongly invigorates and cools the Blood. Dry fried Bitter orange mature fruit replaces dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit. Both promote the flow of Qi, with the former being more gentle in its effect, and better at regulating the Qi to ease the chest. Bupleurum root releases constrained Qi and lifts the clear Yang upward. Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies Spleen Qi, clears Heat, and moderates and harmonizes the other herbs in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispel Stasis in the Mansion of Blood can combine with \u003cstrong\u003eTen Treasures\u003c\/strong\u003e or\u003cstrong\u003e Women’s Precious\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term use to further support Blood and Qi. If further Spleen tonification is needed, combine with \u003cstrong\u003eFour Gentlemen\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eShen Ling Spleen Support\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis formula’s counterpart,\u003cstrong\u003e Dispel Stasis in the Lower Burner\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang) focuses on warming and invigorating the lower region of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrive Out Stasis from the Mansion of Blood Decoction (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02-KT-dispe","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44685734838590,"sku":"DSMB1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841418228030,"sku":"DSMB120","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44685734904126,"sku":"DSMB2","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":61482967236978,"sku":"DSMB300","price":51.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":52355124494706,"sku":"DSMB60","price":11.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44685735002430,"sku":"DSMB8","price":91.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Traditionals_Dispel_Stasis_in_the_Mansion_of_Blood_Tablets.png?v=1677789501"},{"product_id":"four-cold-extremities","title":"Four Cold Extremities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTablets for this formula are being discontinued. \u003c\/strong\u003eExtract will still be available, however we have a recommended substitute for tablets for this formula with: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kanherb.com\/products\/bupleurum-soothing-liver-formula\/?q=bupleu\" title=\"Bupleurum Soothing Liver Formula\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBupleurum \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kanherb.com\/products\/bupleurum-soothing-liver-formula\/?q=bupleu\" title=\"Bupleurum Soothing Liver Formula\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoothing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kanherb.com\/products\/bupleurum-soothing-liver-formula\/?q=bupleu\" title=\"Bupleurum Soothing Liver Formula\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Liver  Formula\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eChai Hu Shu Gan San).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Cold Extremities\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses a variety of patterns resulting from constrained Qi in the Interior. These indications range from a very simple presentation of occasional cold extremities (below the elbows and knees), to Liver and Spleen disharmony accompanied by an excess, wiry pulse, to patterns where constrained Qi is present with contradictory signs like Hot\/Cold or Dryness\/Dampness. The common ground for this formula is constrained or stagnant Qi in the Interior, supported by the appearance of an excess pulse with occasional frigid or cold extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe goal of the formula is to regulate Qi by venting Heat, releasing the constrained Qi. These are the two primary functions of the chief herb, Bupleurum root. It moves the Liver Qi while simultaneously venting to the Exterior. It lifts the clear Yang, which allows the turbid Yin to descend and harmonizes the Qi mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBitter orange immature fruit, the deputy, regulates Liver Qi stagnation and disperses accumulation, especially of the Middle Burner, supports the Spleen, and breaks up constrained Qi in the Interior of the body. White peony root, the assistant, nourishes Blood and Liver, and smooths the movement of Qi throughout the body. This herb holds things in, in contrast to the chief herb Bupleurum root, which disperses. The combination disseminates Liver Qi without injuring Liver Yin. When the Liver is nourished, so are the sinews, muscles and tendons, a direct reflection of the interaction between the Liver (sinews and tendons) and Spleen (muscles). Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome harmonizes the properties of the other herbs in the formula, but also strengthens the Spleen and Middle Burner Qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Cold Extremities\u003c\/strong\u003e disperses while also astringing and nourishing, facilitating both ascent and descent, moving Yang while supporting Yin, moving the Liver while supporting the Spleen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this formula is a harmonizing formula like \u003cstrong\u003eFree and Easy Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMinor Bupleurum\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is important to differentiate them. 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Heat due to deficiency can occur for a variety of reasons and affects the Lungs and Spleen. Occasional feelings of lethargy, a sensation of Heat in the afternoon, restlessness and anxiety may manifest.\u003cstrong\u003e Ginseng and Astragalus Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e nourishes Yin, augments Qi and Blood and clears Heat, especially stemming from Blood deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus root, the chief herb in this formula, raises the Yang Qi, tonifies the Spleen, Lung Qi and Blood and is assisted by White Asian ginseng root and rhizome to tonify Original Qi, strengthen the Spleen and Stomach and generate fluids. Chinese asparagus tuber nourishes Kidney Yin and clears Lung Heat. It addresses Yin deficiency with Heat signs in the Upper Burner, such as dryness of the mouth. It moistens the Lung, nourishes the Kidneys and generates fluids, addressing Lung and Kidney deficiency accompanied with afternoon Heat. Raw Rehmannia root and Chinese red peony root clear Heat, cool the Blood, invigorate the Blood, break up stasis, nourish the Yin, generate fluids and address Yin deficiency with Heat signs. Large-leaf gentian root clears Heat due to Yin deficiency and dispels Wind Dampness. Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Spleen, augments the Qi and moistens the Lungs. Poria strengthens the Spleen, eliminates Dampness and calms the Heart Spirit. Bupleurum root resolves lesser Yang patterns, releases Heat from the muscle layers, raises the Qi of the Stomach and Gallbladder, relieves Liver Qi constraint and addresses Heat from deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese soft shelled turtle shell, subject to regulatory restriction, has been omitted. The combination of Ligustrum fruit and Eclipta herb replace it. They anchor the Yang, tonify the Yin of the Liver and Kidneys and clear Heat from deficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnemarrhena rhizome clears Heat and drains Fire from the Lungs and Stomach, enriches the Yin and moistens dryness, especially of the Lung and Kidney. White mulberry root bark drains Heat from the Lungs and supports healthy urination. It is especially helpful for Lung Heat obstructing the downward movement of Lung Qi, preventing water from moving. Purple aster root and rhizome and licorice cured Pinellia rhizome expel Phlegm, dry Dampness, move Qi and Blood by facilitating the flow of Lung Qi while moistening the Lungs and directing rebellious Qi downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLycium bark cools the Blood, clears and drains Lung Heat. Platycodon root opens up and disseminates Lung Qi, dispels Phlegm and benefits the throat. It also directs the action of the other herbs to the upper region of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinseng and Astragalus Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e tonifies Yin, Blood and Qi, clears Heat from the Lungs, moistens the Lungs and transforms Phlegm. Similar tonifying Lung formulas include: \u003cstrong\u003eYin Fountain\u003c\/strong\u003e nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin and mildly clears deficiency Heat; \u003cstrong\u003eWise Judge\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Kan Herbals line, tonifies Lung Yin and Lung Qi, moistens the Lungs and tonifies the Heart Qi, and mildly clears Heat;\u003cstrong\u003e Li Fei Lung Support\u003c\/strong\u003e tonifies Lung Yin, strengthens Lung Qi and mildly clears Heat; and \u003cstrong\u003eGinseng and Gecko Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi, helps Kidney Qi to grasp Lung Qi, mildly clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulas to clear Heat include: \u003cstrong\u003eQing Fei Clearing Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e clears Lung Heat and Liver Fire, and clears Phlegm Heat from the Lung; and \u003cstrong\u003ePinellia Dispersing Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e clears Phlegm Heat from the Lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinseng and Astragalus Combination\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ren Shen Huang Qi San) is a traditional Chinese formula found in the Precious Mirror of Health (Wei Sheng Bao Jian), recorded in the Huan Dynasty. 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The Liver stores the Blood (Yin) and elevates Vital Fire (Yang), mobilizing Qi and Blood upward and outward, from the core towards the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the Lung and Liver have the capacity to receive and fill, squeeze and discharge. In counterpoint to one another, the Lung manifests its power through emptying (contraction), which relieves pressure; the Liver manifests its power through filling (expansion), which increases pressure.  Accord between these two potent processes is maintained by supporting free and easy movement of Qi and Blood − upward and downward, inward and outward − maintaining the primary pulsatory rhythms of the body’s organs, tissues and fluids. The objectives in this context are commonly described as dredging and softening the Liver, and freeing the Qi in the Upper Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonize Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e tonifies Blood and Moisture, disperses Blood and Qi, dispels Heat, Wind and Phlegm and supports the dynamic rhythm of excitation and relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harmonize Lung-Liver is to reconcile Metal and Wood; this is accomplished by purging Heat and Wind, dispersing Blood and Qi and tonifying Blood and Moisture. This formula contains Bupleurum root, White peony root, Lycium fruit, Chinese skullcap root, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and prepared Cyperus rhizome to keep the Liver soft and cool, while dispersing stagnant Qi. Chrysanthemum flower, White mulberry leaf and Perilla fruit cool Heat and Moisten dryness within the Upper Burner, while supporting healthy movement of the diaphragm, the interface between the Upper and Middle Burner. Platycodon root, Zhejiang fritillary bulb, licorice cured Pinellia rhizome and Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit soothe and moisturize the Lungs and transform Phlegm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"06-CM-harmo","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843218043198,"sku":"HMW1","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843218075966,"sku":"HMW2","price":33.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843218108734,"sku":"HMW4","price":60.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841470525758,"sku":"HMW8","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Chinese_Modular_Solutions_Harmonize_Metal___Wood_Extract.png?v=1677824036"},{"product_id":"harmonize-wood-earth","title":"Harmonize Wood \u0026 Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne role of the Liver is to mobilize Yang upward to assist the Spleen in raising the “clear” Nutritive Qi to the Lung. Also, the arousal of Qi, via the Gallbladder (bile), activates the digestive and peristaltic activity of the Stomach and Intestines, further assisting the Spleen in the generation and distribution of Nutritive Qi. In relation to the Liver, the role of the Spleen is to transform the digestate of the Stomach, facilitate the descension of impure Qi into the Lower Burner and the ascension of “clear and pure” Qi to the Upper Burner. The impure Qi is either further purified and concentrated by the Kidney or collected and discharged by the Bladder and Large Intestine, while the Pure Qi is transmuted by the alchemy of the Lung (after mingling with the Heavenly Qi of the atmosphere) into the “Righteous” Qi that benefits life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough their relationship, the Liver and Spleen organize the processes of digestion, transformation, assimilation and the distribution of finer and coarser substances. 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