Kan to Offer Three New Products to both Practitioners and Consumers

For the first time in years, Kan happily announces new products. Three new formulas, all in extract form, are being introduced this month and are available for purchase now. And for the first time, consumers will be able to purchase just these new formulas. All three extracts are of course available to Kan's new and existing practitioner accounts, who will receive a discount after logging into their account or calling to place a phone order. At this time, all products are available in 1 oz. extract form, with other concentrated liquid extract sizes expected in time. For all three formulas, organic herbs have been sourced for all ingredient where possible.

Since Kan's founding in 1987, providing licensed healthcare practitioners with Chinese herbs they can trust has been our focus, and that remains the company's core mission. Kan's decision to offer these new products to both practitioners and consumers is based on a number of factors. The demand for herbal medicine is outpacing what is possible for acupuncturists and other practitioners to meet. In some areas, consumers cannot find an acupuncturist near them, so they are unable to access the medicine that could help them. Also, each new formula was chosen because it can be safely taken without the guidance of a health care professional. Lastly, rather than being driven by corporate greed or a desire to morph into a huge company, Kan simply needs more revenue to stay financially healthy and be able to provide high quality herbs to practitioners. Consumer sales will help that pursuit. Rising costs and the changing nature of the world of modern ecommerce make all of this possible and necessary. Kan's commitment to serving practitioners remains our primary focus.

The three new extract formulas that Kan announces today are Light and Bright, Ashwagandha, and Jade Windscreen Plus.

Light & Bright — Calm Energy for a Fast-Paced Life

A modern blend of Chinese & Western herbs that lifts the mood, soothes stress, and builds steady resilience.

Light & Bright combines time-honored Chinese herbs with bright Western aromatics to help you decompress, strengthen, and feel balanced in a high-stress, fast-paced life. By regulating Liver Qi and tonifying with premium Chinese Red Ginseng, it promotes relaxation, emotional brightness, and durable energy. Supporting herbs—Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Albizia bark, and Licorice—uplift the mood, calm the spirit, and smooth digestion for immediate and long-term support.

Key benefits:

• Promotes a calm, focused energy (not jittery)
• Eases feelings of stress, overwhelm, and low mood
• Supports smooth digestion when stress hits the gut
• Builds resilience and endurance with Red Ginseng
• Gently calms the spirit; helps “open the chest” feeling

How to use:
Take as needed during the day—late-afternoon slump, pre-workout, or anytime you’d reach for another coffee—or use daily for steady constitutional support. (Follow label directions or practitioner guidance.)

What’s inside:

• Chinese Red Ginseng (Ren Shen): Premier Qi tonic for strength, endurance, and steady vitality.

• Albizia Bark (He Huan Pi): “Collective Happiness Bark” to soothe the heart and ease constraint.

• Lemon Verbena Leaf: Bright, aromatic relaxant with gentle digestive support.

• Lemongrass: Traditionally used for tension, restlessness, and digestive discomfort.

• Chinese Licorice (Gan Cao): Harmonizes the blend, softens edges, and supports Spleen Qi.

Who it’s for:
People with a high-paced, stressful lifestyle who want calm energy, emotional ease, and digestion that stays on track.

How it compares:
Closest classic: Xiao Yao San (Free & Easy Wanderer). Both regulate Qi and support Spleen/Stomach. Light & Bright focuses more on Qi regulation + tonification and calming the Heart/Spirit, while Xiao Yao San has a stronger emphasis on Blood and menstrual support.

FAQs:

• Will it keep me up at night? Most feel calm-alert, not wired. If sensitive, use earlier in the day.

• Can I take it with coffee? Yes—many use it instead of an extra cup to avoid jitters.

• How fast does it work? Many notice an uplift within 15–45 minutes, with deeper benefits over time.

Ashwagandha — Restore, Strengthen, and Soothe

A time-honored Ayurvedic tonic to calm the spirit, build vitality, and restore deep resilience.

Ashwagandha is one of the premier tonic herbs of Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, renowned for its adaptogenic and restorative properties. In Traditional Chinese Medicine terms, it Tonifies Kidney Qi, Yang, and Yin, Nourishes Heart Blood, and Calms the Spirit—supporting strength, vitality, and emotional balance. Gentle yet powerful, it’s ideal when long-term stress or depletion leads to fatigue, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping.

Key benefits:

• Organic cut and dried ashwagandha root is the only herb included
• Builds lasting vitality and resilience
• Calms the spirit and eases anxiousness
• Supports restful sleep without sedation
• Tonifies Kidney Qi, Yin, and Yang for deep restoration
• Balances energy and steadies the nervous system

How to use:
Use daily as a general tonic for energy, mood, and stress support, or combine with other herbs to strengthen constitutional formulas. Especially useful for long-term depletion, chronic stress, or when fatigue and tension coexist. (Follow label directions or practitioner guidance.)

What’s inside:

• Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera): Classic Rasayana herb revered for restoring strength, endurance, and calm vitality.

• In TCM language, supports the Kidney and Heart systems, harmonizing energy and spirit.

Who it’s for:
For those who feel drained or restless from long-term stress and need steady, grounded energy and calm focus.

How it compares:
Ashwagandha may be seen as a bridge between Ren Shen (Chinese Red Ginseng) and Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Celestial Emperor’s Blend)—sharing the vitality-building power of Ginseng while gently calming the spirit like Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, yet lighter, less cloying, and more balancing to Qi and Yang.

Traditional actions:
Tonifies Kidney Qi, Tonifies Kidney Yang, Tonifies Kidney Yin, Nourishes Blood, Dispels Wind-Damp.

Contraindications:
Not for use with Excess Heat patterns, Damp-Heat, or acute Wind invasions.

Jade Windscreen Plus — Strengthen, Shield, and Steady

A modern adaptation of the classic Yu Ping Feng San, fortified with Lion’s Mane and Reishi for broad immune and Qi support.

Jade Windscreen Plus supplements Lung and Defensive (Wei) Qi, fortifies the Spleen, and helps the body maintain strong, stable defenses. Adapted from the traditional formula Yu Ping Feng San, it adds Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms for enhanced immune nourishment and calm vitality. By tonifying Lung and Spleen Qi while stabilizing the exterior, it helps protect against seasonal stressors and restore balanced resilience year-round.

Key benefits:

• Strengthens Wei Qi to support healthy immune defenses

• Fortifies Lung and Spleen Qi for lasting vitality

• Helps prevent seasonal imbalances and excessive sweating

• Supports calm focus and balanced energy with Reishi & Lion’s Mane

• Ideal before and during times when defenses are most challenged

How to use:
Take daily during seasonal changes or when exposure is heightened, to strengthen and stabilize defensive Qi. Can also be used long-term as a tonic for Lung and Spleen Qi deficiency. (Follow label directions or practitioner guidance.)

What’s inside:

• Astragalus Root (Huang Qi): Premier Qi tonic that strengthens Lung and Spleen Qi and consolidates the exterior.
• White Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu): Tonifies Spleen Qi and helps generate strong Wei Qi.
• Siler Root (Fang Feng): Expels external pathogens gently without draining Qi or fluids.
• Organic Reishi fruiting body (Ling Zhi): Calms the mind, nourishes Heart and Lung Qi, and supports immune function.
• Organic Lion’s Mane fruiting body (Hou Tou Gu): Enhances Qi and focus, supports digestive strength, and promotes calm alertness.

Who it’s for:
Anyone seeking to strengthen their natural defenses, reduce susceptibility to seasonal challenges, and support calm resilience and balanced energy.

How it works (TCM view):
Jade Windscreen Plus Supplements Lung and Wei Qi, Stabilizes the Exterior, Fortifies the Spleen, Tonifies Lung Qi and Spleen Qi.

Contraindications:
Not recommended during active Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat invasion.

Imagery / concept:
Think of Jade Windscreen Plus as fueling and projecting a strong, balanced “forcefield” — sealing the surface to prevent invasion and loss while supporting inner calm and vitality.