{"product_id":"metal-worker-peacemakers","title":"Metal Worker - Peacemakers","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 40\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 70\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Worker \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodulates the dynamic of the Metal Triangle. This means harmonizing the interaction between both Metal and Wood (Lung and Liver) and Fire and Metal (Heart and Lung). It is the key formula for the Metal Child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relationship between the Lung and Liver is concerned with harmonizing the upward and downward movement of Blood and Qi, Yin and Yang. The Liver raises the Yang (Ministerial Fire) upward from the Lower Burner, activating the movement of Qi and Blood from the body’s core outward to the extremities. The Lung descends and precipitates, moving Qi and Moisture downward and inward from the exterior and the Upper Burner to the core. Because the Liver and Lung govern the interface between the skin, nerves, tendons, ligaments, muscles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eluo \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003evessels, their integrated functions serve to defend the exterior layers of the body from adverse environmental influences, both physical and social.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 71\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lung has dominion over the Qi. By ruling the Qi, the Lung initiates and synchronizes the body’s rhythms and cycles: exhaling and inhaling, pulsation of the heart and arteries, the expansion and contraction of the brain and spinal cord, the peristaltic waves in the gut, the cycle of sleeping and waking, the menstrual cycle and the opening and closing of the pores in the skin. Of course the power of the Lung is not activated until the newborn takes a first breath. Prior to birth, the impulse originating in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDan Tian \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– the locale of the Life Gate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMing Men\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– initiates and sustains the movements of Qi during the development of the embryo and the fetus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Heart and the Lung inhabit the Upper Burner and together govern the equitable circulation and dissemination of Blood and Qi throughout body and mind. The Heart is Yang within Yang (Upper Burner) – it fills and empties itself by actively expanding and contracting (Yang). The Lung is Yin within Yang (Upper Burner) – it fills and empties itself by passively inflating and collapsing (Yin). The Heart rules the Blood – it propels the Blood through vessels. The Lung is Yin within Yang (Upper Burner). Through its alchemical power to fuse and transform Food Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eGu Qi\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Air Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eDa Qi\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einto the Genuine Qi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eZhen Qi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and because of the authority it has over all rhythms and cycles, it complements and modulates the Heart Qi, equalizing circulation and steadying the flow of thoughts in the mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Triangle of Metal-Wood-Fire (Lung-Liver-Heart) is critical to the coordinated, regular and predictable processes of daily life while awake and asleep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite atractylodes rhizome, dry fried Millet or Rice sprout, Aromatic Solomon’s seal rhizome and Chinese licorice root and rhizome orient this formula around the Middle Burner. Since the Lung is the focus of this formula, Aromatic Solomon’s seal rhizome is included because it supports both the Lung and Spleen Qi, but is particularly suited to supplementing the Yin Moisture of the Lung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 72\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycium fruit, White peony root, prepared Cyperus rhizome and dry fried Sour jujube seed supplement the Blood, regulate the Qi and tone down the Yang of the Liver. Lily bulb, Purple aster root and rhizome, Polygala root and Platycodon root support the Lung by supplementing Yin Moisture, dispelling Phlegm and assisting its descending function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLily bulb harmonizes the Lung and Heart and, along with Polygala root and dry fried Sour jujube seed, allays occasional anxious thought and melancholic feelings. The combination of Silk tree flower, Polygala root and Amber resin bolster the Heart by clearing the senses and soothing the Mind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite mulberry leaf and Lycium fruit nourish the Yin and Blood of the Lung and Liver. They also dispel the Wind and Heat that adversely affects both the Liver and Lung, thus harmonizing their mutual efforts to govern Blood and Qi, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eYing \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL CHILD CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGracious, upright, modest, respectful, reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulous, methodical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectionistic, ritualistic, dogmatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLikes clear rules, boundaries, expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff, tight, inflexible, finicky, aloof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDislikes conflict and changes in rules and routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily disappointed, offended, disillusioned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthical, high standards, understands value and utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAL CHILD QI DISHARMONIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstrained Upper Burner Qi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppression of Liver and Heart Yang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContraction of Qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccretion of Heat and Dryness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttrition of Moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisturbance of \u003cem\u003ePo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHun \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eShen\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQi and Moisture unable to descend to Lower Burner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"04-GW-metal","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843233378622,"sku":"MWR1","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843233411390,"sku":"MWR2","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843233444158,"sku":"MWR4","price":53.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44841477407038,"sku":"MWR8","price":98.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Gentle_Warriors_Metal_Worker_Peacemakers_Extract.png?v=1677824093","url":"https:\/\/kanherb.myshopify.com\/products\/metal-worker-peacemakers","provider":"Kan Herb Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}