{"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. Modifications to this formula are based on discussions in this book, which lists five modifications of “Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi” \u003cem\u003e(Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAreca has been deleted, and Dry fried barley sprout and Medicated leaven have been added to strengthen the Spleen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatchouli herb \u003c\/strong\u003earomatically transforms Dampness, releases the exterior and dispels Summer Heat. It is especially useful for transforming Dampness that is obstructing the Middle Burner. It is spicy, aromatic and slightly warm, and enters the Lung, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerilla leaf \u003c\/strong\u003edisperses Wind and Cold and promotes the descending and dispersing of the Lung Qi. It also descends Stomach Qi. It is warm and pungent, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of mature fruit \u003c\/strong\u003enormalizes the Qi flow, regulates the Middle Burner and dries Dampness. It is warm, pungent and slightly bitter, and enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a major herb to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, harmonize the Middle Burner and transform Dampness. It aromatically awakens the Spleen to perform its function of transformation and transportation \u003cem\u003e(Yun hua)\u003c\/em\u003e. It is warm, bitter and sweet. It enters the Heart, Spleen, Stomach and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis a major herb for regulating the Qi, warming the Middle Burner, drying Damp and dispelling accumulation. It supports healthy digestive function. It is warm, bitter and pungent, entering the Spleen, Stomach and Large Intestine meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger cured Pinellia rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis used in this formula to dry Dampness and transform Phlegm. It is a valuable herb when Dampness and Phlegm “gunk up the works,” leading to loss of clarity in thinking and action. It is warm, dry and pungent, and enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoria \u003c\/strong\u003emildly strengthens the Spleen and dispels Damp through the urine. It protects the Spleen and Stomach, mildly tonifies the Qi, and aids in releasing Dampness from the system. It will help balance out the moisture of the body, supporting normal urinary function. It is bland, mildly sweet and neutral. It enters the Heart, Spleen and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant angelica root \u003c\/strong\u003edries Damp and aromatically invigorates the Spleen. It is warm and pungent, entering the Lung, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Qi regulator that warms the Middle Burner and harmonizes the Stomach and Intestines. Its aromatic quality is soothing and dispels turbidity, restoring clarity to both thought and action. It is warm, bitter, pungent and aromatic. It enters the Lung, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003ewarms the Middle Burner and dispels Cold. 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. It is warm, sweet and pungent, entering the Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-early","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843204477246,"sku":"EC1","price":15.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843204608318,"sku":"EC120","price":25.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843204510014,"sku":"EC2","price":30.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":61482968220018,"sku":"EC300","price":58.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":61482968252786,"sku":"EC60","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843204542782,"sku":"EC8","price":102.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Early_Comfort_Extract.png?v=1677647712","url":"https:\/\/kanherb.myshopify.com\/products\/early-comfort","provider":"Kan Herb Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}