This formula is for a special kind of cough that originates from the throat (laryngeal) area and not the lungs. It targets that area to disperse stagnant wind. People may find this is helpful for coughs that have been longstanding have little or no sputum no longer seem to be part of a cold or…
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Ephedra Sheng Fei Yu Chuan Tang (substituting Jie Geng for Ephedra) Ren Shen Ginseng Radix 8 Bai Zhu Atractylodis 8 Chen Pi Citri 8 Jie Geng Platycodi 2 Sang Zhi Mori Ramulus 8 Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 8 Gui Zhi Cinnamomi Ramulus 6 Huang Qin Scutellariae Radix 8 Jing Jie Schizonepetae Herba 10 Fang Feng…
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Sheng Fei Yu Chuan Tang (contains a small dosage of ephedra – for those who are sensitive to ephedra or for foreign sales where it is not importable – we have a ephedra free substitute) Ren Shen Ginseng Radix 8 Bai Zhu Atractylodis 8 Chen Pi Citri 8 Ma Huang Ephedrae Herba 2 Sang Zhi…
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Ren Shen Bai Du San This popular formula is for a lingering cough that may have deep seated phlegm but not actively coughing up at each cough. There might be a lot of tiredness and/or body aches. One might take this if a could has gone on for a week or so. The coughing symptoms…
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Simple formula to moisten and relax. Mai Men Dong Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi) This is a simple “formula” to moisten the skin and moisten the lungs. The skin is thought to be connected to the lungs and so these two herbs can help the intestines because they are considered an extension of the…
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This is a classic formula to help the lungs especially for long term problems. Think of the symptoms of COPD and you get the general idea although it doesn’t have to be that extreme. It can also be for a lung issue that just won’t resolve. Generally there won’t be much phlegm and the tongue…
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Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang This is an Yin Tonic formula helping dry lungs and stomach. You might need this after a cold that has turned dry and the cough is now “non-productive” (no phlegm). Its good for all sorts of Yin Deficiency syndromes. The first three herbs moisten the lungs (and therefore stop the…
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Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan translates as Clear Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill. This is one of my favorites for colds and a cough when the phlegm has gotten all gross and yellow. Qing Qi Hua Tan dries the phlegm and clears the heat. Be careful about taking it for more that a week or two as…
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