Traveler's Comfort
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan & Wu Mei Wan (modified)
Kan Traditionals
Promotes movement of Qi, guides out stagnation, purges accumulations, drains Heat.
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- Herb: Saussurea root, White peony root, Charred Chinese hawthorn fruit, Phellodendron bark, Torreya seed, Melia fruit, Poria, Quisqualis fruit, Chinese pulsatilla root, Halloysite, Coptis rhizome, Mume fruit, Prepared cyperus rhizome , White atractylodes rhizome, Garlic bulb , Codonopsis root, Ginger rhizome, Tangerine dried rind of green fruit, Dry fried bitter orange immature fruit, Clove flower
- Herb (Pinyin): Mu xiang, Bai shao, Shan zha tan, Huang bai, Fei zi, Chuan lian zi, Fu ling, Shi jun zi, Bai tou weng, Chi shi zi, Huang lian, Wu mei, Zhi xiang fu, Bai zhu, Da suan, Dang shen, Gan jiang, Qing pi , Chao zhi shi, Ding xiang
- Pattern: Liver Qi stagnation, Damp Heat in the Lower Burner, Liver overacting on the Spleen and Stomach, Food stagnation
- Actions: Promotes movement of Qi, guides out stagnation, purges accumulations, drains Heat
- Indications: Supports healthy gastrointestinal functions, Gastrointestinal reaction to spoiled food or water while traveling, Supports healthy digestive functions, Supports healthy bowel functions, Occasional epigastric discomfort, Occasional low or intense appetite
- Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Tongue: Normal or red body, white or yellow coat, may be cracks in the center of the body of the tongue.
- Pulse: Varied due to the underlying constitution of the person.
Traveler’s Comfort is inspired by the classical formulas Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill (Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan) and Mume Pill (Wu Mei Wan). Together, these formulas move Qi, reduce food stagnation and accumulations and protect against exterior invasions associated with food or water, especially while traveling. The formula was further modified to strongly support the Spleen and Stomach, address Damp Heat, and assist the Stomach with proper assimilation.
As the name implies, Traveler’s Comfort is a wonderful formula to protect and comfort the digestive system from exterior invasions when exposed to unfamiliar or impure food and water. The aim of the formula is to prevent food stagnation and by extension Damp Heat accumulation, which can foster the perfect environment for invasion. Because of the broad Spleen and Stomach support that this formula offers, it can be taken for an extended period of time while traveling.
Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill promotes the movement of Qi and transforms stagnation, primarily addressing occasional focal and generalized distention, occasional fullness and stagnation in the epigastrium and abdomen. From this formula, Traveler’s Comfort retains Saussurea root, Tangerine dried rind of green fruit, Coptis rhizome and Phellodendron bark. Saussurea root promotes the movement of Qi, and is especially indicated for stagnant Spleen and Stomach Qi accompanied with occasional lack of appetite or food stagnation. It adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines and strengthens the Spleen. It combines with White atractylodes rhizome and Tangerine dried rind of green fruit to address occasional loss of appetite accompanied with occasional epigastric and abdominal distention and stagnation. It also combines with Coptis rhizome to address occasional loose stools accompanied by abdominal discomfort.
Charred Chinese hawthorn fruit and Garlic bulb provide support in dispersing food stagnation and accumulation, and are very effective in addressing Damp Heat lodged in the Intestines. Charred Chinese hawthorn fruit reduces food stagnation and accumulations, especially from meat and greasy foods, and invigorates the Blood. Garlic bulb transforms food stagnation, unblocks accumulations, promotes the movement of Qi, warms the Stomach and strengthens the Spleen.
Prepared Cyperus rhizome promotes the flow of Qi in the Liver and Stomach channels, relieves Liver constraint and harmonizes Liver and Spleen. White peony root tonifies Liver Blood, extinguishes Wind, nourishes and harmonizes Liver and Spleen, calms and curbs Liver Yang. Codonopsis root and Clove flower tonify the Middle Burner, augment Spleen Qi, directs rebellious Qi downward, and fortifies Kidney Yang. Dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Burner and transforms Phlegm. Poria tonifies Spleen and eliminates Dampness. Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies Spleen Qi, clears Heat, moderates and harmonizes the actions of the other herbs.
From Mume Pill, Traveler’s Comfort utilizes Mume fruit to bind the Intestines and dried Ginger rhizome to warm the Interior and disperse internal Cold. Phellodendron bark clears Heat and dries Dampness in the digestive system. Torreya seed and Halloysite astringe, protect and safeguard against a wide variety of external invasions targeting Stomach and Intestines. Quisqualis fruit, Melia fruit, and Chinese pulsatilla root support the Spleen and Stomach while guarding against external food-borne invasions.
ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill (Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan) was taken from the Confusians’ Duties to Their Parents (Ru Men Shi Qin), written by Zhang Cong-Zheng (1156-1228). Mume Pill (Wu Wei Qan) was taken from the Shang Han Lun, written by Zhang Zhongjing in the 3rd century A.D.