{"title":"Lu gen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"grow-and-thrive","title":"Grow and Thrive","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 39\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow and Thrive is a nutritive tonic that has food-based ingredients. It is an impressive formula because of its dual action as both nourishing itself while at the same time strengthening the capacity of the Spleen and Stomach to digest and assimilate food. Grow and Thrive fosters robust growth by supporting the adequate assimilation and smooth passage of food through the digestive tract. This formula supports the Spleen, Lung and Kidneys, harmonizes the Stomach and secures prenatal and postnatal Essence, supporting healthy growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 32\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 32\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderlying most of the challenges facing infants and young children is the immaturity of their digestive functions. After breathing, the second act that a newborn baby engages in is to suckle the mother’s breast. The sucking response activates the entire digestive tube from the lips to the anus, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two fundamental insufficiencies that underlie the evolution of all disharmonies of Yin and Yang, Qi and Blood, \u003cem\u003eShen \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eJing\u003c\/em\u003e, and they are deficits of prenatal and postnatal Qi. Our endowment of Original Qi (prenatal) is one over which there is little, if any, control. But the capacity to generate sufficient or even a surplus of Acquired Qi (postnatal) is a consequence of the child’s constitutional endowment combined with parental behavior and the environment that one enters from the moment of birth. This is why it is so important to preserve and protect the fragile integrity of a child’s stomach and intestines during the first year of life and until age seven or eight, at which time the permanent teeth appear, marking, according to the \u003cem\u003eNei Jing\u003c\/em\u003e, the completion of the first stage of the life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese Herbology, the early life of the child is dominated by the activity of the Middle Burner: the Qi of the Spleen and Stomach. Until a child is about one year of age, he or she is mostly Stomach – a small, jolly, energetic eating machine. As this Middle Burner-dominated being grows beyond the first year, Upper and Lower Burner functions awaken, such as manipulating, exploring walking and talking. But all these behaviors develop from the center: the Spleen-Stomach and Middle Burner. \u003cstrong\u003eGrow \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand Thrive \u003c\/strong\u003esupports the vigor and capacity of the Lung, Heart, Kidney and Liver Networks, which depend upon the postnatal Qi generated by the Spleen and Stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Nutritive Qi \u003cem\u003e(Ying) \u003c\/em\u003egenerated by the Spleen Network is the basis of the Defensive Qi \u003cem\u003e(Wei)\u003c\/em\u003e, disruption of Stomach Qi will lead to weakened resistance to external influences such as Heat, Cold and Wind \u003cem\u003e(Wai Yin \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eWai Xie)\u003c\/em\u003e. Thus, it is reasonable to suppose that occasional disturbances of digestion and elimination may often precede the appearance of distress due to External Invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nutritive herbs Chinese yam rhizome, Hyacinth bean, dry fried Kudzu root, Poria, Job’s tears seed, Euryale seed, Lotus seed and Lycium fruit support the Spleen-Stomach and tonify Qi and Blood. Within this group, Chinese yam rhizome, Hyacinth bean, Euryale seed, Lotus seed, Poria and Job’s tears seed also regulate fluids and support normal bowel movements, counterbalancing the Dampness that may be generated by the effects of Lycium fruit. Also, Chinese yam rhizome, Hyacinth bean, dry fried Kudzu root, Phragmites rhizome and Job’s tears seed protect against the external invasions of Wind, Damp and Summer Heat to which children are prone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFennel fruit, charred Chinese hawthorn fruit, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Radish seed, Magnolia bark and Platycodon root support digestion, support a healthy peristalsis, dissipate Dampness and stagnant Qi (air).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is not a formula that will over-stimulate the gut, the combination of the Qi dispersing herbs with the moistening herb Lycium fruit will support healthy bowel function when it is occasionally inhibited by food stagnation or dryness of the colon. Furthermore, the mildly sweet and pungent taste of the ingredients will support a healthy appetite and augment the ability of the Stomach to receive food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 33\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 34\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"04-GW-grow","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843217551678,"sku":"GT1","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843217584446,"sku":"GT2","price":33.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843217617214,"sku":"GT4","price":61.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841475604798,"sku":"GT8","price":112.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Gentle_Warriors_Grow_and_Thrive_Extract.png?v=1677647761"},{"product_id":"windbreaker","title":"Windbreaker","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 40\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpper Burner disharmonies in children are indicative of Wind invasion. 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. Phragmites rhizome and Imperata rhizome especially supplement Moisture and support normal secretions, which clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach via the Bladder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining herbs in the formula assist by clearing Heat and Invasions, loosening Phlegm, countering Dryness and rectifying the Qi of the Lung and Stomach.  Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, licorice cured Pinellia rhizome, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and Platycodon root transform Phlegm and help the Qi of the Lung and Stomach to properly descend.  Perilla leaf and Chinese cinnamon twig also contribute to this process.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"04-GW-windb","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843263328574,"sku":"WB1","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843263361342,"sku":"WB2","price":33.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843263394110,"sku":"WB4","price":60.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841475670334,"sku":"WB8","price":108.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Gentle_Warriors_Windbreaker_Extract.png?v=1677648037"},{"product_id":"yin-qiao","title":"Yin Qiao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYin Qiao\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder (Yin Qiao San), is a well-known formula addressing the early stage of an external invasion. Defensive (Wei) Qi is responsible for protecting the body from external invasion. It circulates in the outer layers of the body, between the skin and the muscles and its function is to prevent exterior influences such as Wind, Heat and Cold from penetrating to deeper levels of the body. When an exterior Wind Heat condition is not addressed properly, the exterior influence can penetrate to the Lesser (Shao Yang) level, midway between the Interior and the Exterior, where it might remain entrenched. This usually will manifest as an internal Heat or Damp Heat condition. The resulting Heat or Damp Heat can further damage the Qi and Yin of the body, leading to deficiency states that can leave one open to further invasions. By releasing the Exterior at the Wind Heat stage, this pattern is mitigated before penetrating more deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYin Qiao\u003c\/strong\u003e is an appropriate formula to use with this presentation, as it helps invigorate and bring to the surface the Defensive Qi. It releases the Exterior, disperses Wind Heat, and clears Heat from the Lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chief herbs in this formula, Honeysuckle flower and Forsythia fruit dispel externally contracted Wind Heat and clear Heat from the Lungs. Platycodon root and Burdock fruit, two of the deputies, are frequently combined to specifically address stagnation. Platycodon root opens up, disseminates, and raises Lung Qi, dispels Phlegm, benefits the throat, and directs the actions of the other herbs to the Upper Burner. Burdock fruit disperses Wind Heat and benefits the throat. The other deputies are Chinese mint herb and prepared Soybean seed. Chinese mint herb facilitates the dispersal of Upper Burner Wind Heat, cools and clears the eyes and the head, and soothes the throat, while prepared Soybean seed releases the Exterior. Schizonepeta herb releases the Exterior and dispels Wind. Lophatherum herb and Phragmites rhizome clear Heat, support healthy urination, clear Damp Heat and generate fluids. Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Spleen Qi, moistens the Lungs, clears Heat and harmonizes the actions of the other herbs in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilar Exterior releasing formulas include: \u003cstrong\u003eCalm Breath Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e clears Heat from the Lungs caused by an external invasion, moistens Lungs and transforms Phlegm; \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Green Lung Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e releases an exterior Wind Cold invasion, warms the Lungs and transforms Phlegm; \u003cstrong\u003eGreat White Lung Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e clears a Wind Heat or Wind Cold invasion transforming into Heat in the Lung and clears Phlegm; \u003cstrong\u003eLung Qi Release\u003c\/strong\u003e warms and releases an exterior lingering invasion. \u003cstrong\u003eInitial Defense clears exterior Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine with\u003cstrong\u003e Antiphlogistic Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eZhong Gan Ling\u003c\/strong\u003e to more strongly clear Heat and expel Wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYin Qiao\u003c\/strong\u003e is taken from the classic book, Systematic Differentiation of Warm Disharmonies, by Wu Ju-Tong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"02-KT-yin-q","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843266441534,"sku":"YQ1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843266375998,"sku":"YQ120","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843266474302,"sku":"YQ2","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843266408766,"sku":"YQ300","price":53.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843266343230,"sku":"YQ60","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841516663102,"sku":"YQ8","price":100.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Traditionals_Yin_Qiao_Tablets.png?v=1677648073"}],"url":"https:\/\/kanherb.myshopify.com\/collections\/phragmites-rhizome.oembed","provider":"Kan Herb Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}