Kan Essentials Glehnia and Rehmannia Combination

Kan Essentials Glehnia and Rehmannia Combination 

ABOUT THE HERBS

Glehnia and Rehmannia Combination (Yi Guan Jian) was first published as One Linking Decoction (Yi Guan Jian) in The Continuation of Famous Physician’s Cases Organized by Categories, written by Wei Zhi-Xiu in 1770. The phrase “One Linking” refers to the formulas ability to deal with a variety of disparate patterns, all stemming from the single diagnosis of Liver Blood and Yin deficiency with Qi stagnation. The structure of Glehnia and Rehmannia Combination is relatively simple. Lycium fruit and Dong quai root nourish Liver Blood while raw Rehmannia root clears Empty Heat. Raw Rehmannia root also ensures adequate Kidney Yin. Glehnia root moistens the Stomach Yin, and Ophiopogon tuber moistens the Lung Yin when they have become injured by the combined effects of stasis Heat and Empty Heat. Melia fruit is the sole bitter element among all the sweet-tasting tonics. It serves to regulate stagnant Liver Qi, and also ensures the formula is not too cloying to a compromised Middle Burner.

CHINESE HERBAL ACTIONS

Tonifies Liver Blood and Yin, spreads Liver Qi.

PHYSICAL INDICATIONS

• Occasional separation anxiety, fear aggression, timidity.

• Occasional eye, ear or facial redness or dryness; low-grade itch.

• Occasional nausea and indigestion.

• Heat intolerance, increased thirst.

• Weight loss despite normal stools and an increased appetite.

• Supports healthy liver enzymes.

• Supports healthy blood pressure.

PULSE

Wiry.

TONGUE

Pale-edged, lavender body.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

INGREDIENTS