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Chrysanthemum flower further supports the formula’s actions of dispersing Wind and clearing Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFragrant angelica root releases the Exterior, opens the orifices, especially the nose, dries Dampness and expels Wind Cold. Schizonepeta herb and Siler root dispel Wind and open the sinuses, while Schisandra fruit consolidates Lung Qi and nourishes the Kidneys. Platycodon root opens up and disseminates Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, benefits the throat, and directs the formula to the upper body. Chinese licorice root and rhizome aids in clearing Heat in the Middle Burner, supplements the Qi and harmonizes the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may be appropriate to combine \u003cstrong\u003eBi Yan Pian\u003c\/strong\u003e with other formulas such as \u003cstrong\u003eDispel Invasion\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Kan Herbals line, \u003cstrong\u003eYin Qiao\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGan Mao Ling\u003c\/strong\u003e to augment Wind Heat clearing functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBi Yan Pian\u003c\/strong\u003e can be supported with formulas which address patterns of imbalance such as Lung, Kidney or Spleen deficiency, Liver Qi stagnation or the ever critical vitality of the Defensive (Wei) Qi. Examples would be \u003cstrong\u003eJade Windscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Green Lung Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr\u003eBi Yan Pian is a modern formula based on classical formulas such as Xanthium Powder (Cang Er Zi San) from Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang) written by Yan Yong-He in 1253, and Magnolia Flower Powder from the same text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02-KT-bi-ya","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843191894334,"sku":"BYP1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843191828798,"sku":"BYP120","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843191927102,"sku":"BYP2","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843191861566,"sku":"BYP300","price":59.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843191796030,"sku":"BYP60","price":13.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841515974974,"sku":"BYP8","price":100.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Traditionals_Bi_Yan_Pian_Tablets.png?v=1677647573"},{"product_id":"early-comfort","title":"Early Comfort","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Comfort is a very useful formula for an impressive variety of digestive and gastrointestinal disharmonies. Originally recorded in the famous dictionary, Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang), it is very useful for Triple Burner (San jiao) imbalances, with accumulation of Dampness throughout the San jiao, leading to a slowing of metabolism, heaviness and a loss of the transportation and transformation (Yun hua) of food and fluids due to decreased functioning of the Spleen and Triple Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally contracted Wind Cold, either from sudden weather changes in the warm season, air conditioning, swimming or cold food and drink that blocks the surface and Defensive \u003cem\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi. At the same time, there is internal Damp accumulation from seasonal Qi (late Summer Heat and Dampness), damage from cold or spoiled food and drink or weak Spleen-\u003cem\u003eSan Jiao \u003c\/em\u003efunction. The surface Wind Cold exacerbates the internal Damp accumulation, leading to temporary bloating, nausea, aversion to food, a loss of taste, stuffy chest and a greasy tongue coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003eis a valuable ally when one is exposed to questionable water and food or when traveling in foreign lands, as it adjusts the Spleen and \u003cem\u003eSan Jiao \u003c\/em\u003eQi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a primarily salutary formula against external invasions of Wind Cold, psychological indications are generally side-effects of the above-mentioned patterns. They may include occasional lethargy, apathy to daily affairs, clouded thinking and sometimes mild depression, or an all-pervading feeling of stagnation affecting one’s mental and emotional outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Comfort \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San) \u003c\/em\u003ewas originated in 1151 C.E. and published in the encyclopedia \u003cem\u003eImperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)\u003c\/em\u003e. It was further modified by Wu Ju-Tong in his \u003cem\u003eSystematic Differentiation (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)\u003c\/em\u003e, written in 1798. 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Ginger rhizome is very warm and pungent, entering the Spleen, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fried Barley sprout \u003c\/strong\u003edisperses stagnant food, harmonizes and supplements the Middle Burner and promotes Qi flow. It relieves the sensation of distention and fullness in the abdomen. It is slightly warm and mildly sweet. It enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicated leaven \u003c\/strong\u003estrengthens and supplements the Spleen and Stomach and supports digestion. 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External Wind penetrates the body’s exterior through the “pores and cracks”. The concept of External Wind not only includes the movement of air, but any sudden changes in the external environment that disrupt the organism’s ability to adapt. Adequate circulation of Blood and Qi, \u003cem\u003eYing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWei \u003c\/em\u003ethroughout the surface blocks the ability of External Wind to penetrate the exterior or surface layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen External Wind makes its way across the defensive boundary of the skin and muscles, it prepares the way for invasion of Heat, Summer Heat or Dampness, as if these other agents were riding “piggyback” on the Wind. Once it penetrates the external regions, External Wind (particularly if it is joined with Heat, Cold or Dampness) can lodge within the channels (\u003cem\u003eJing-luo\u003c\/em\u003e), resulting in the obstruction of Qi, Blood and Moisture circulation. The obstruction of the superficial circulation of Qi and Blood characterizes many classical patterns of disharmony the Wei or Defense Qi in the surface layers and Luo Channels and Vessels.\u003cstrong\u003e Purge External Wind \u003c\/strong\u003eeffectively activates the Blood and Qi, the Ying and Wei, to support the body’s exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiler root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Fragrant angelica root and Sichuan lovage rhizome dispel External Wind from the skin and muscle layers, especially from the \u003cem\u003eTai Yang\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eShao Yang \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eYang Ming \u003c\/em\u003echannels. Chinese mint herb, White mulberry leaf, Chrysanthemum flower and Bupleurum root dispel External Wind and also clear Heat while harmonizing the function of the Lung and Liver, the Qi and Blood. Chinese cinnamon twig, Kudzu root and Sichuan lovage rhizome help to eliminate External Wind along with Cold and Dampness from the upper regions of the head, face, shoulders and back. Magnolia flower particularly aids the elimination of External Wind and Cold from the Upper Orifices and the Upper Burner. 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External Wind agitates Qi and Moisture, ushering in a panoply of discomforts. Because of the natural reactivity of infants and small children, rebellion is often the motif of their afflictions: the damp, warm Qi of the Stomach, Intestines and Gallbladder easily revolts upward, obstructing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe descent of Heart and Lung Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eZong Qi\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom the head and chest. As a result, profuse Heat and Phlegm are generated quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 21\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the Defensive Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eWei) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof youngsters is fragile, it is extremely vigorous, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindbreaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeftly supports their overall immunity and wellbeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant angelica root, Chinese mint herb, Siler root, Schizonepeta herb, Perilla leaf, Kudzu root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Magnolia flower, White Mulberry leaf, Chrysanthemum flower, Burdock fruit and Cimicifuga rhizome all expel Wind and Heat from the exterior region of the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the group of Wind-expelling herbs, Fragrant angelica root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Siler root, Chinese cinnamon twig and Kudzu root release the exterior, promoting circulation of Blood and Qi and supporting healthy Upper Orifices. Chrysanthemum flower, Chinese mint herb, White mulberry leaf, Burdock fruit and Cimicifuga rhizome dispel Wind, Heat and Invasions in eyes, mouth and throat. The combination of Schizonepeta herb, Cimicifuga rhizome, Kudzu root, Burdock fruit and Chinese mint herb facilitates the expression and resolution of Heat and Invasions in the Blood that are trapped in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWei \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Qi layers. Chinese cinnamon twig, Chinese mint herb, Fragrant angelica root and Magnolia flower support normal secretions and circulation in the nose and sinuses while clearing Heat and dispelling Wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForsythia fruit, Honeysuckle flower, Phragmites rhizome and Imperata rhizome purge Heat and Invasions from the exterior and from the Blood, enhancing the abilities of Burdock fruit, Cimicifuga rhizome, Schizonepeta herb and Chrysanthemum flower. 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Kudzu root and Notopterygium root and rhizome expel Wind from the Tai Yang, while White peony root regulates the pores in the Tai Yang or Wei layer. Gypsum and Fragrant angelica root expel invasions from the Qi layer and the Yang Ming channels, while Chinese skullcap root has an added cooling effect on the Upper Burner. Bupleurum root is the lone herb to push invasions of the Shao Yang layer all the way back out to the body periphery. Platycodon root directs the formula to the Upper Burner, as does Chinese skullcap root. Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Stomach Qi, as well as harmonizes the herbs for better synergy. Ginger rhizome and Red jujube fruit also promote digestion of the formula, but assist in a minor way with the main thrust of the formula, which is to release the invasion, and build up Blood and Nutritive Qi to resist further entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the use of Chinese skullcap root, Platycodon root, and even Notopterygium root and rhizome, the thrust of the formula as originally designed, was to expel Wind invasion of the Upper Burner. With the addition of Pubescent angelica root, the formula extends its Wind- expelling effect to the low back and Lower Burner. 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