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About this formula
Initial Defense combines two classical formulas from Wu Ju-Tong's 1798 work Wen Bing Tiao Bian: "Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder" (Yin Qiao San) and "Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction" (Sang Ju Yin). This comprehensive formula addresses Wind Heat patterns while supporting healthy immune function and respiratory comfort.
- Actions
- Release Exterior Wind-Heat · Clear Heat · Descend Qi
- Patterns
- Wind-Heat · Exterior Invasion
- Systems
- Lung · Wei Qi | Find similar formulas ›
- Uses
- Supports healthy immune system function
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with Wind Heat invasion
- Supports respiratory comfort and healthy throat function
- Traditionally used for patterns with wind sensitivity and feeling flushed
- Supports comfort during occasional headaches
- Traditionally used to address patterns with aversion to heat
- Supports healthy fluid balance and comfort with thirst
- Traditionally used for patterns affecting Wei Qi progressing towards Qi level Heat
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formula
11 herbs, as printed on the label- Jin yin hua (Honeysuckle flower)
- Lian qiao (Forsythia fruit)
- Sang ye (White mulberry leaf)
- Jie geng (Platycodon root)
- Bo he (Chinese mint herb)
- Jing jie (Schizonepeta herb)
- Xuan shen (Scrophularia root)
- Ju hua (Chrysanthemum flower)
- Niu bang zi (Burdock fruit)
- Qian hu (Peucedanum root)
- Gan cao (Chinese licorice root and rhizome)






