Peaceful Earth is based on a modern formula, Healthy Quiet Pills (Kang Ning Wan), commonly used for occasional stomach and epigastric discomfort as a result of food stagnation. Food stagnation, an Interior excess pattern, results from stagnation of Damp, Phlegm and Qi. Peaceful Earth also helps to safeguard against exterior invasion, occasional stomach distress from impure water or unsafe food or drink and can be taken regularly when traveling to protect from these hazards. Peaceful Earth’s approach to occasional gastrointestinal discomfort and food stagnation includes dispelling Dampness, fortifying the Spleen, regulating Stomach Qi, releasing the Exterior and relieving stagnation. Some warm, some cold, the herbs in this formula are balanced to yield a formula suitable for most types of Stomach discomfort associated with Dampness, including Damp Heat, Summer Heat or Damp digestive imbalances lacking a temperature differentiation. When Spleen Qi fails in its function to transport and transform, Dampness accumulates, and to this end, several Spleen tonifying herbs are included to harmonize the Middle Burner and support digestion. Poria, Job’s tears seed and Saussurea root tonify Spleen, leach Dampness, harmonize and warm the Middle Burner, clear Damp Heat, and calm the Spirit. Cang-zhu atractylodes rhizome and Magnolia bark strongly dry Damp and strengthen the Spleen, addressing Dampness obstructing the Middle Burner and blocking the transportive and transformative functions of the Spleen. They promote the movement of Qi in the Middle Burner, directing it downward, and reduce the sensation of fullness in the stomach. Medicated leaven reduces food stagnation, harmonizes the Stomach, addresses Stomach Cold and promotes the flow of Qi. Dry fried Millet or Rice sprout reduces food stagnation and strengthens the Stomach, supports healthy digestion and addresses occasional loss of appetite associated with Spleen deficiency. Patchouli herb and Red tangerine peel release the Exterior, transform Dampness obstructing the Middle Burner and harmonize the Middle. Fragrant angelica root and Kudzu root release the Exterior, relieve stagnation and expel Wind, relieve Heat and generate fluids. Trichosanthes root drains Heat, generates fluids and invigorates Blood. Chrysanthemum flower, Gastrodia rhizome and Chinese mint herb disperse Wind, clear Heat, cool and tonify the Liver, and alleviates stagnation. Several formulas address similar patterns. Peaceful Earth addresses a pattern of food stagnation while simultaneously strengthening the Spleen Qi and expelling Wind. Stomach Support addresses Stomach Fire with concurrent Stomach and Kidney Yin deficiency. Digestive Harmony Formula addresses excess patterns of food stagnation. Wei Te Ling calms rebellious Stomach Qi and harmonizes and strengthens the Middle Burner. Spleen Qi deficiency with accumulated Dampness often underlies food stagnation and digestive disturbances. Once food stagnation has been resolved, formulas to strengthen the Spleen are recommended, such as Shen Ling Spleen Support or Six Gentlemen. ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENTPeaceful Earth (Kang Ning Wan) is a modern empirical formula based on Agastache Qi Correcting Formula (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang), first recorded in the Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang), with later modifications given in the Systematic Differentiation of Warm Disharmonies (Wen Bing Tiao Bian) by Wu Ju-Tong.
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