Windbreaker
Gentle Warriors
Dispels invasion of Wind Heat and Wind Cold, dispels congealed Moisture (Phlegm), clears invasion from superficial body layers, descends Lung Qi, supplements Moisture (Jin Ye), and harmonizes Stomach Qi.
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- Herb: Chinese cinnamon twig, Chrysanthemum flower, Honeysuckle flower, Forsythia fruit, Magnolia flower, Kudzu root, Burdock fruit, Cimicifuga rhizome, Perilla leaf, White mulberry leaf, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Platycodon root, Imperata rhizome, Phragmites rhizome, Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Schizonepeta herb, Siler root, Licorice cured pinellia rhizome , Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Chinese mint herb, Fragrant angelica root
- Herb (Pinyin): Gui zhi, Ju hua, Jin yin hua, Lian qiao, Xin yi hua, Ge gen, Niu bang zi, Sheng ma, Zi su ye, Sang ye, Qiang huo, Jie geng, Bai mao gen, Lu gen, Gan cao, Jing jie, Fang feng, Fa ban xia, Chen pi, Bo he, Bai zhi
- Pattern: Wind Heat invasion, Wind Cold or Wind Heat invasion, Wind Cold invasion
- Actions: dispels Wind Cold, Harmonize the Stomach, dispels Wind Heat, generates fluids, dispels Phlegm
- Indications: Supports the immune system, Occasional scratchy throat, Occasional itchy eyes or skin, Occasional stuffy ears, Occasional aversion to wind and chill, Occasional body ache or sore muscles
- Contraindications: Caution with Dehydration, High fever (above 102 degrees F), Very lethargic and chilly, Profuse perspiration at rest
- Pulse: Floating, tight., Floating and rapid., Floating
Upper Burner disharmonies in children are indicative of Wind invasion. External Wind agitates Qi and Moisture, ushering in a panoply of discomforts. Because of the natural reactivity of infants and small children, rebellion is often the motif of their afflictions: the damp, warm Qi of the Stomach, Intestines and Gallbladder easily revolts upward, obstructing the descent of Heart and Lung Qi (Zong Qi) from the head and chest. As a result, profuse Heat and Phlegm are generated quickly.
Although the Defensive Qi (Wei) of youngsters is fragile, it is extremely vigorous, and Windbreaker deftly supports their overall immunity and wellbeing.
RATIONALE
Fragrant angelica root, Chinese mint herb, Siler root, Schizonepeta herb, Perilla leaf, Kudzu root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Magnolia flower, White Mulberry leaf, Chrysanthemum flower, Burdock fruit and Cimicifuga rhizome all expel Wind and Heat from the exterior region of the body.
Within the group of Wind-expelling herbs, Fragrant angelica root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Siler root, Chinese cinnamon twig and Kudzu root release the exterior, promoting circulation of Blood and Qi and supporting healthy Upper Orifices. Chrysanthemum flower, Chinese mint herb, White mulberry leaf, Burdock fruit and Cimicifuga rhizome dispel Wind, Heat and Invasions in eyes, mouth and throat. The combination of Schizonepeta herb, Cimicifuga rhizome, Kudzu root, Burdock fruit and Chinese mint herb facilitates the expression and resolution of Heat and Invasions in the Blood that are trapped in the Wei and Qi layers. Chinese cinnamon twig, Chinese mint herb, Fragrant angelica root and Magnolia flower support normal secretions and circulation in the nose and sinuses while clearing Heat and dispelling Wind.
Forsythia fruit, Honeysuckle flower, Phragmites rhizome and Imperata rhizome purge Heat and Invasions from the exterior and from the Blood, enhancing the abilities of Burdock fruit, Cimicifuga rhizome, Schizonepeta herb and Chrysanthemum flower. Phragmites rhizome and Imperata rhizome especially supplement Moisture and support normal secretions, which clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach via the Bladder.
The remaining herbs in the formula assist by clearing Heat and Invasions, loosening Phlegm, countering Dryness and rectifying the Qi of the Lung and Stomach. Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, licorice cured Pinellia rhizome, Chinese licorice root and rhizome and Platycodon root transform Phlegm and help the Qi of the Lung and Stomach to properly descend. Perilla leaf and Chinese cinnamon twig also contribute to this process.