{"product_id":"initial-defense","title":"Initial Defense","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInitial Defense \u003c\/strong\u003ecombines the two most important formulas for expelling exterior Wind Heat invasion. They were both developed at the same time by the same author, Wu Ju-Tong, in \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWen \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBing Tiao Bian \u003c\/em\u003ein 1798, for similar patterns and with similar ingredients. While “Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Yin Qiao San) \u003c\/em\u003ewas a stronger formula to relieve invasions and Heat, “Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Sang Ju Yin) \u003c\/em\u003ewas designed to focus on the Lungs. The combination of these two formulas creates a formula that can address a very broad range of Wind Heat disharmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePHYSICAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis formula will vent Wind and Heat invasions that are lodged in the Defensive \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Wei) \u003c\/em\u003eQi level out through the skin. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInitial Defense \u003c\/strong\u003esimultaneously relieves surface Wind Heat invasion and corrects disharmonies that have become lodged deeper in the interior at the Qi level. It helps to support a healthy immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePSYCHOLOGICAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL INDICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInitial Defense \u003c\/strong\u003eis primarily an exterior releasing formula, but will relieve occasional feelings of irritability and anxiety in the chest caused by Heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Defense \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Yin Qiao San \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSang Ju Yin) \u003c\/em\u003eis a combination of “Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder” \u003cem\u003e(Yin Qiao San) \u003c\/em\u003eand “Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction” \u003cem\u003e(Sang Ju Yin)\u003c\/em\u003e, first mentioned in the great classic, \u003cem\u003eSystematic Differentiation (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Wu Ju-Tong in 1798. We have modified this formula combination by adding Scrophularia root and Peucedanum root to more strongly dissipate Wind Heat from the Lung and moisten Yin, replacing Prepared soybean, Phragmites, Lophatherum and Apricot seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoneysuckle flower \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat and external invasions. It has also been found useful in the early stages of Wind Heat invasions. It is sweet and cold, entering the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForsythia fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat and external invasions and expels Wind Heat. It is slightly cold and bitter, and enters the Heart, Liver and Gallbladder meridians. Combined with Honeysuckle flower, it clears external invasions lodged at the Qi level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite mulberry leaf \u003c\/strong\u003edispels Wind Heat and cools the Blood. It is cold, sweet and slightly bitter, entering the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatycodon root \u003c\/strong\u003eraises the Qi to the surface, vents the Lung Qi to protect the Interior and relieves occasional fullness in the chest. It enters the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese mint herb \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Heat invasions, settles the stomach and relieves food and Qi stagnation. It is cool and pungent, entering the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchizonepeta herb \u003c\/strong\u003erelieves Wind, dries Damp, vents rashes and soothes itching. This herb can be used in either Wind Heat or Wind Cold patterns, and is utilized here because it vents Wind Heat without causing dryness. It is warm and pungent, and enters the Lung and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrophularia root \u003c\/strong\u003eenriches the Yin element, downbears Fire and eliminates vexation. It is cold, bitter and salty, entering the Lung and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrysanthemum flower \u003c\/strong\u003eclears Wind Heat, calms and cools the Liver. It is cool, sweet and bitter, entering the Liver and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurdock fruit \u003c\/strong\u003ereleases the surface to expel Wind Heat, and benefits the throat. Burdock fruit relieves Wind Heat rashes. It is acrid, slightly bitter and cold, entering the Lung and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeucedanum root \u003c\/strong\u003ediffuses Wind Heat, regulates Qi,and disperses Phlegm. It dispels Wind Heat. It is slightly cold, bitter and acrid, entering the Lung and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese licorice root and rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003etonifies the Qi, benefits the Spleen and Stomach, and harmonizes the formula. It is sweet and neutral, and enters all the meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-initi","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843220271422,"sku":"ID1","price":18.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843220402494,"sku":"ID120","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843220304190,"sku":"ID2","price":34.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841505423678,"sku":"ID300","price":59.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843220369726,"sku":"ID60","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843220336958,"sku":"ID8","price":119.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Initial_Defense_Extract.png?v=1677647768","url":"https:\/\/kanherb.myshopify.com\/products\/initial-defense","provider":"Kan Herb Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}