Initial Defense by Kan

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.

TCM Actions

• Resolves the exterior, clears Heat and diffuses the Lung Qi

Clinical Applications

• 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

Ingredients

• 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)