Ren Shen Bai Du San Ginseng Formula to Overcome Pathogens Qiang Huo Du Huo Chaun Xiang Chai Hu Jie Geng Zhi Ke Qian Hu Ren Shen Fu Ling Sheng Jiang Bo He Gan Cao For lingering cough that may have deep seated phlegm but not actively coughing up at each cough. Usually has a lot…
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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. Shortness of breath Spontaneous perspiration Occasional chills and fever…
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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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