{"product_id":"womens-rhythm","title":"Women's Rhythm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blood and Qi need to continually move. Blood’s movement should never be forced, hierarchical or strained; a smooth, even and regular flow is its ideal state. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis designed to adjust menstruation so that Blood and Qi move and flow harmoniously. This formula helps to support a menstrual cycle that unfolds gracefully, develops regularly and moves gently. Reviewing the many formulas that have been used to alleviate stagnations of menstrual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQi and Blood, nothing was found to be more finely crafted than Dr. Zhang Jie-Bin’s famous “Penetrate Congealed Blood Decoction.” In his landmark \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Works of Jing-Yue \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 51, 1624 A.D.), he describes this formula’s actions as addressing “women’s stagnant Qi and accumulated Blood, menstrual disharmony and postpartum congealed Blood.”\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\u003eAs Dr. Zhang states, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis for all menstrual patterns that are due to stagnant Qi and congealed Blood. Stagnant Qi can be triggered by emotions; they come and go, accompanied by distention. Congealed Blood stagnations are sharper, very localized and more persistent. Both are addressed by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even the occasional cramping and discomfort of Cold obstructing the Blood flow can be addressed by this herbal preparation. It can be helpful whenever occasional blockages of Qi and Blood disrupt the menstrual cycle and cause periods that come too early or late, or are randomly irregular. It also harmonizes menstruation\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis also valuable for any pattern that interferes in the movement of Qi and Blood accompanying the menstrual cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Zhang, in his original description, mentions this formula as being helpful for postpartum congealed Blood. He also explains that while this formula has been especially crafted for menstrual disharmonies, it can also be used for both women and men whenever the flow of Qi and Blood is disturbed anywhere in the body. He suggests rigidity, instability and chaotic functioning as considerations for its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003eis a generalized formula for dealing with the discomfort of the menstrual cycle. Whenever blockages of Qi and Blood disrupt the natural, smooth passage of menstruation, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr. Zhang’s “Penetrate Congealed Blood Decoction” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Tong Yu Jian) \u003c\/em\u003eis the model for \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWomen’s Rhythm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Tong Yu Jian \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSi Wu Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Zhang himself reviewed many earlier formulas, such as Dr. Chen Zi-Ming’s very similar “Achyranthes Powder,” found in the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Book of Good Formulas for Women \u003c\/em\u003e(volume 1, section 21, 1237 A.D.). We have also made some minor alterations, based mainly on the suggestions in Dr. Zhang’s commentary. These include adding more Blood-nourishing herbs (ingredients from the “Soup of Four Things” \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Si Wu Tang)\u003c\/em\u003e) which we will note below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THE HERBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDong quai root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an important gynecological herb. It nourishes and moves the Blood, and regulates the menses. Dr. Zhang originally suggested using the “tail” (the part deepest in the soil) to emphasize movement. We have used the entire root because we wanted to add a nourishing dimension to the formula that would be missing using only the tail. It is sweet, acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepared Cyperus rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial Qi-moving herb. The \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrated Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1061 A.D.) points out that it is also valuable for occasional anxiety, worry, and mental confusion. It is acrid, slightly bitter, sweet and neutral, and enters the Liver and Triple Burner meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCarthamus flower \u003c\/strong\u003eis a crucial herb to move the Blood, promote menstruation and penetrate congealed Blood. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber \u003c\/strong\u003emoves the Blood and circulates the Qi. Dr. Zhang originally used Lindera \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Wu yao) \u003c\/em\u003ein his formula. We have followed common modern experience and substituted prepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber in its place. It is acrid, bitter and warm, and enters the Liver, Stomach and Lung meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchyranthes root \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to the original formula suggested by Dr. Zhang’s own commentary. It invigorates the Blood and moves congealed Blood. It is bitter, sour and neutral, and enters the Kidney and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite peony root \u003c\/strong\u003ewas suggested by Dr. Zhang as a valuable addition to his formula if there was significant Blood deficiency. It is an important herb to tonify the Blood while it simultaneously comforting the Liver and addressing stagnation. It is bitter and slightly cold, and enters the Liver meridian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSichuan lovage rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eis another addition to the formula suggested by Dr. Zhang, borrowing from the “Soup of Four Things.” It moves the Blood and circulates Qi and is commonly used for supporting a healthy menstrual cycle. It is acrid and warm, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Pericardium meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Rehmannia root \u003c\/strong\u003efollows the idea of supplementing the original formula with the ingredients of the “Soup of Four Things.” It is sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Liver, Kidney and Heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk tree bark \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been added. We wanted to include an herb that would enhance the formula’s ability to address the irritability, emotional sensitivity, moodiness and “feeling on the verge of tears” that we have found disproportional in Western individuals. Silk tree bark, according to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.), “calms the five solid \u003cem\u003e(Zang) \u003c\/em\u003eorgans . . . (encourages) happiness and absence of worry.” In addition, according to the \u003cem\u003eGrand \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1578 A.D.), it simultaneously harmonizes the Blood and alleviates stagnation. It is sweet and gentle, and enters the Heart, Spleen and Stomach meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsian water plantain rhizome \u003c\/strong\u003eleaches out Dampness. The \u003cem\u003eMiscellaneous Records of Famous Physicians \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 500 A.D.) says it is used for “obstructed water in the Triple Burner.” Dr. Zhang’s adoption of water plantain for menstrual cycle water retention dates to the famous “Angelica Peony Powder” found in \u003cem\u003eEssential Formulas of the Golden Chest \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 220 A.D.). It is sweet and cold, and enters the Bladder and Kidney meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaussurea root \u003c\/strong\u003emoves Qi and alleviates stagnation. It is acrid, slightly bitter and warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese hawthorn fruit \u003c\/strong\u003emoves congealed Blood, opens stagnant Qi and helps protect digestion. It is sour, sweet and slightly warm, and enters the Spleen, Stomach and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree peony root bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis an addition to Dr. Zhang’s formula. It is adopted from an idea in the \u003cem\u003eNeglected Patterns of the Classic \u003c\/em\u003e(1832 A.D.) that couples Tree peony root bark with Chinese cinnamon bark so that both Hot and Cold aspects are addressed whenever there is congealed Blood. This usage is popular in modern China. According to the \u003cem\u003eDivine Husbandman’s Classic of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMateria Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(c. 150 A.D.) Tree peony root bark also “calms the five solid \u003cem\u003e(Zang) \u003c\/em\u003eorgans.” It is helpful at soothing irritability, edginess and tension. It is slightly cold, acrid and bitter, and enters the Kidney, Heart and Liver meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangerine dried rind of green fruit \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the best herbs available for moving constrained Liver Qi. It is used to move stagnant Qi, and as the \u003cem\u003eSupplement to the Extension of the Materia Medica \u003c\/em\u003e(1347 A.D.) says, emotions such as belligerence and anger. It is bitter, acrid and slightly warm, and enters the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese cinnamon bark \u003c\/strong\u003eis again a suggestion by Dr. Zhang. He suggested its use whenever Cold obstructs blood movement and causes stagnation. A characteristic of Chinese cinnamon bark is to warm the Blood without causing dryness. It is sweet, acrid and very hot, and enters the Kidney, Liver and Spleen meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"01-KH-women","offers":[{"title":"1 ounce \/ Extract","offer_id":44843266015550,"sku":"WR1","price":15.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843266146622,"sku":"WR120","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843266048318,"sku":"WR2","price":30.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44841506177342,"sku":"WR300","price":59.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 tablets \/ Tablets","offer_id":44843266113854,"sku":"WR60","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ounces \/ Extract","offer_id":44843266081086,"sku":"WR8","price":102.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4365\/5742\/products\/Kan_Herbals_Womens_Rhythm_Extract.png?v=1677648068","url":"https:\/\/kanherb.myshopify.com\/products\/womens-rhythm","provider":"Kan Herb Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}