{"title":"Respiratory \u0026 Lung Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eTCM herbal formulas for respiratory health and lung support across acute and chronic conditions. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, these formulas release the exterior, clear lung heat, transform phlegm, stop cough, and tonify lung qi and yin — addressing both excess and deficiency respiratory patterns with clinically researched antitussive, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConditions Supported\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute cough from wind-cold or wind-heat invasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic cough with phlegm (damp or dry types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronchitis and pneumonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsthma and wheezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinus congestion and post-nasal drip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLung infection and respiratory tract infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry cough with scanty sputum from lung yin deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidney-lung deficiency with chronic respiratory weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb)\u003c\/strong\u003e — transforms phlegm-heat; stops cough; moistens the lungs; clinically effective for chronic and dry cough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf)\u003c\/strong\u003e — clears lung heat; descends lung qi; stops cough and wheezing; soothes the respiratory tract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJie Geng (Platycodon Root)\u003c\/strong\u003e — opens the lungs; transforms phlegm; directs herbs upward to the respiratory tract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark)\u003c\/strong\u003e — drains lung heat; stops wheezing; reduces bronchial inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBai He (Lily Bulb)\u003c\/strong\u003e — nourishes lung yin; moistens dryness; treats chronic dry cough and lung yin deficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)\u003c\/strong\u003e — tonifies lung and kidney qi; improves oxygen utilization; supports chronic respiratory weakness and COPD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach formula targets specific TCM patterns — wind-cold or wind-heat attacking the lungs, phlegm-heat obstructing the airways, lung qi deficiency, or lung yin deficiency with dryness — for targeted, root-cause respiratory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTCM Clinical Reference Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-finder\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eTCM Herb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test Index\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm","title":"Respitrol (CF) – TCM Herbal Cough Formula for Acute \u0026 Chronic Cough, Phlegm \u0026 Chest Congestion","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRespitrol (CF)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM empirical herbal formula for cough due to various causes — antitussive; expectorant; bronchodilating; antibiotic; antiallergic; releases wind from the exterior; eliminates phlegm; nourishes yin; descends Lung qi; may be used alone or combined with another formula\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Do NOT use an excessive amount of this formula — gross overdose of Ku Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum) and Tian Zhu Zi (Fructus Nandina) may suppress respiration and cause difficulty breathing, as these herbs suppress the respiratory reflex in the brain. Other potential side effects from gross overdose include dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, burning sensations in the upper abdomen, increased blood pressure, and increased respiration. Use with caution for pediatric and geriatric patients. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Cough is a symptom with many causes — it is very important to identify and treat the underlying cause in addition to treating the symptom. In cases of lung infection, cough is a beneficial protective mechanism — suppressing the symptom without treating the cause may delay overall recovery; combine with additional formulas to treat the infection concurrently. ACE inhibitors (Capoten\/captopril, Zestril\/lisinopril, Vasotec\/enalapril) may cause non-productive cough in up to 20% of patients — this drug-induced cough may begin as soon as one week after starting therapy or be delayed by up to six months; treat with Respitrol (CF) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Gastroesophageal reflux is a common and often overlooked cause of cough.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCough\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— with associated symptoms such as sputum, chest congestion, wheezing, and dyspnea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— from acute conditions such as common cold, influenza, and lung infection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— chronic cough induced by various conditions such as post-nasal drip, infection, drugs, and smoking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— cough in tuberculosis or lung cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost effective when:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— The cause of the cough is not known or a specific treatment is not possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— The cough performs no useful function or causes significant discomfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— If the cause is known, this formula may be used as a useful adjunct to suppress cough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Cough is an explosive expiratory maneuver intended to clear the airways. Acute cough is often caused by upper respiratory infection, post-nasal drip, pneumonia, or COPD exacerbation. Chronic cough is frequently due to postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, airway hyper-responsiveness after resolution of an infection, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Proper treatment requires accurate diagnosis and treatment of the cause plus management of the symptoms. Respitrol (CF) is an empirical formula designed to treat cough due to various causes — external (wind-cold or wind-heat) or internal (heat, phlegm, or yin deficiency).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eKu Xing Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Armeniacae Amarum \/ Bitter Apricot Kernel): suppresses cough via inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in the brain; descends Lung qi; marked antitussive effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTian Zhu Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Nandina \/ Nandina): suppresses cough by causing Lung qi to descend; treats acute bronchitis, whooping cough, and cough in children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): marked antitussive and expectorant effects via central nervous system; anti-inflammatory — reduces swelling and relieves chest congestion by stimulating production of glucocorticoids by the adrenal glands and delaying their metabolism by the liver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Su Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Perillae \/ Perilla Leaf): releases wind-cold from the exterior; eliminates phlegm; stops coughing; promotes bronchodilation — relieves bronchospasm and reduces bronchial secretions; antiallergic — decreases mast cell and eosinophil infiltration, reduces histamine levels, inhibits IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α; treats post-nasal drip; antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa; antiviral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens \/ Fresh Ginger): releases wind-cold from the exterior; eliminates phlegm; stops coughing; antibacterial; antiviral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Sinapis \/ Mustard Seed): eliminates phlegm; opens the airways; expectorant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMai Dong\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Ophiopogonis \/ Ophiopogon): nourishes yin; relieves chronic cough due to Lung deficiency; controls the warm dispersing and drying nature of the formula from consuming yin and fluids; antibacterial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Mei\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Mume \/ Japanese Plum): astringes Lung qi; relieves cough; controls the warm dispersing nature of the formula; inhibits human influenza A virus in vitro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Su Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Perillae \/ Perilla Fruit): eliminates phlegm; descends Lung qi; relieves cough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren (respiratory center inhibition); Tian Zhu Zi (Lung qi descent, whooping cough, bronchitis); Gan Cao (CNS mechanism)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Jie Zi (phlegm elimination, airway opening); Gan Cao (phlegm elimination, congestion relief)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eBronchodilating\u003c\/b\u003e — Zi Su Ye (bronchodilation, reduced bronchial secretions, bronchospasm relief)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibiotic\u003c\/b\u003e — Zi Su Ye (antibacterial, antiviral); Sheng Jiang (antibacterial, antiviral); Mai Dong (antibacterial); Wu Mei (antiviral — influenza A)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiallergic \/ antihistamine\u003c\/b\u003e — Zi Su Ye (mast cell↓, eosinophil↓, histamine↓, IL-1β↓, IL-6↓, TNF-α↓; dries nasal discharge; stops post-nasal drip)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Releases wind from the exterior (Zi Su Ye, Sheng Jiang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates phlegm (Zi Su Ye, Sheng Jiang, Jie Zi, Zi Su Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Descends Lung qi (Ku Xing Ren, Tian Zhu Zi, Zi Su Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes yin; astringes Lung qi (Mai Dong, Wu Mei)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes formula (Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily for adults. This is a potent formula — dosage must be carefully adjusted based on age, body weight, and severity of the condition, especially for pediatric and geriatric patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Cough from common cold or influenza — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough from post-nasal drip (clear discharge) — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough from post-nasal drip (yellow discharge) — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough from lung infection (bronchitis or pneumonia) — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antiviral function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough with sore throat from sinus infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough from gastroesophageal reflux — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-acid-reflux-gastric-ulcer-duodenal-ulcer-gastritis-h-pylori-tcm\"\u003eGI Care\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough from airway hyper-responsiveness with dryness and yin deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough with chest congestion and profuse phlegm — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough with wheezing and dyspnea from Lung heat — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough with wheezing and dyspnea from Lung cold — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e. Chronic cough with wheezing and dyspnea from Lung deficiency — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. High fever — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Immune deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Individuals with a poor swallowing reflex should consume food and beverages slowly — aspiration increases the risk of cough and lung infection. Pear, loquat, lemon with honey, pineapples, lotus nodes, and white radish are excellent foods to reduce frequency and severity of cough. White radish remedy: cut 1 fist-sized white radish into thin slices, mix with 1 tablespoon maltose and 1 cup water, cook 20 minutes, serve when cooled — or mix slices with honey, wait 30 minutes, and drink the secreted fluids. Fresh ginger and honey tea (1:4 ratio) relieves both acute and chronic cough. Avoid cold beverages — they may constrict the airways and induce cough. Avoid foods that are acrid, spicy, aromatic, or drying in nature; do not eat heavy, greasy, or deep-fried foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCough:\u003c\/b\u003e Boil tea from watercress and apricot kernels (apex removed) or almonds — drink 1 cup 3x\/day. Cook banana with a bit of sugar. Drink ginger tea. Mix honey with water and\/or almonds. Dice carrots, mix with molasses, leave overnight — take 2 teaspoons 3x\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChronic cough:\u003c\/b\u003e Make tea with ~20 grapefruit seeds and a bit of honey — drink 3x\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDry cough:\u003c\/b\u003e Cook 4 grapefruit slices with pork or cabbage. Grind pine nuts and walnuts, add honey, slowly cook over low flame until thick — take 2 teaspoons with warm water. Mash strawberries with brown sugar, steam, and eat 3x\/day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDry cough with yellow sputum:\u003c\/b\u003e Take warm daikon and water chestnut juice with 1 teaspoon honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eProductive cough:\u003c\/b\u003e Juice raw turnip, mix with honey and warm water — drink 2–3 cups a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCough with yellow sputum:\u003c\/b\u003e Drink apple juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCough with yellow phlegm:\u003c\/b\u003e Core an Asian pear, fill with 3g Chuan Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae) and a little rock sugar or brown sugar — steam ~30 minutes and eat completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Airway irritation from smoke, dust, and fumes is a very common cause of cough — avoid exposure to these environments as much as possible. If necessary, install an air filter to clean the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough from cold\/flu | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough from lung infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough with sore throat from sinus infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough from post-nasal drip (clear discharge) | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough from post-nasal drip (yellow discharge) | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-acid-reflux-gastric-ulcer-duodenal-ulcer-gastritis-h-pylori-tcm\"\u003eGI Care\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough from acid reflux | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough with profuse phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough with wheezing from Lung heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough with wheezing from Lung cold | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic cough from Lung deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – for Lung deficiency and immune support | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e – for immune deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for high fever | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for yin deficiency and ACE inhibitor cough | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support-inflammation\"\u003eImmune Support \u0026amp; Inflammation Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229482213487,"sku":null,"price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/RespitrolCF.jpg?v=1781557979"},{"product_id":"respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm","title":"Respitrol (Cold) – TCM Herbal Formula for Wheezing, Dyspnea \u0026 Wind-Cold Respiratory Disorders","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRespitrol (Cold)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for cold-type respiratory disorders — bronchodilating; antiasthmatic; antitussive; expectorant; antibiotic; dispels cold; warms the interior; eliminates phlegm; regulates qi circulation to relieve wheezing and dyspnea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Contraindicated for long-term use — discontinue when desired effects are achieved; for long-term treatment use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. Patients with severe or acute asthma attacks may need additional herbal or drug treatment. Patients with heat- or deficient-type respiratory disorders should use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e respectively. Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) in this formula has been carefully dry fried at high temperature until dark brown or slightly charred — this simultaneously increases the effect (enhancing extraction of active compounds) and decreases side effects (destroying undesired glycosides). Because Cang Er Zi is metabolized by the liver and eliminated by the kidneys, individuals with pre-existing liver or kidney disease should not take this formula. If wind-cold transforms into wind-heat or Lung heat, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e instead. In an acute attack when medication or inhaler is not available, two cups of coffee, hot cocoa, or chocolate bars may help alleviate wheezing or dyspnea — caffeine has a similar effect to the asthma drug theophylline.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRespiratory disorders with cold manifestations:\u003c\/b\u003e wheezing, dyspnea, shortness of breath, coughing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eWind-cold or Lung cold\u003c\/b\u003e with sinus congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, and watery or white nasal discharge, white sputum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eWheezing and\/or dyspnea\u003c\/b\u003e with intolerance to cold (temperature, food, or drinks), grayish and cyanotic complexion, chills, and absence of perspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Immediate relief for sneezing and clear nasal discharge in people exposed to cold weather (rain or snow) or cold water (swimmers or divers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Lung inflammation and infection often occur together. Lung inflammation refers to swelling of airways causing wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, cough, and phlegm. Lung infection refers to invasion of the respiratory tract by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If not properly treated, these conditions adversely affect lung structure and function — causing mucus hypersecretion, mucus plugging, mucosal edema, loss of airway elasticity, peribronchial fibrosis, enlarged alveolar space, and loss of airway support. Chronic lung inflammation and infection with compromised function is described as Lung cold in TCM. Respitrol (Cold) treats cold-type respiratory disorders including chronic asthma, COPD, bronchitis, pneumonia, and respiratory tract inflammation and infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e or Respitrol (Cold) for acute respiratory disorders with wheezing, dyspnea, and shortness of breath. When the condition stabilizes, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e during the remission stage to strengthen the underlying constitution. Respitrol (Deficient) should NOT be taken during the acute stage. Cordyceps 3 strengthens the Lung and Kidney — the two organs responsible for controlling respiration — and is extremely important for reducing the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eKu Xing Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Armeniacae Amarum \/ Bitter Apricot Kernel): eliminates phlegm; transforms congested fluids; reduces wheezing; antiasthmatic via inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in the brain; clinically: Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder) — effective for cough due to wind-cold in 50 patients; chronic tracheitis — 96.8% effective in 124 patients (23 complete recovery, 66 marked effectiveness, 31 some improvement, 4 no response); antifungal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHou Po\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis \/ Magnolia Bark): eliminates phlegm; transforms congested fluids; reduces wheezing; stimulates the respiratory system to relieve wheezing and dyspnea; magnolol and honokiol — antiasthmatic via muscle spasm relief and smooth muscle contraction inhibition in the trachea; antibacterial against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Diplococcus pneumoniae, and Bacillus dysenteriae; piperitylmagnolol and honokiol — antibacterial against VRE and MRSA in time- and concentration-dependent manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis \/ Schisandra): protects the Lung by preventing leakage of qi; stimulates the lungs to increase depth of respiration; reverses respiratory depression associated with morphine; antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus anthracis, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus dysenteriae, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Vibrio cholerae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; clinically: formula with Wu Wei Zi effectively treated 50 patients with asthma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): remarkable anti-inflammatory — reduces swelling and inflammation in the lungs via decreased vascular permeability, antihistamine functions, and decreased sensitivity to stimuli; glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid anti-inflammatory effect approximately 1\/10th that of cortisone; antitussive and expectorant — relieves coughing and chest congestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGui Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e (Ramulus Cinnamomi \/ Cinnamon Twig): works synergistically with Bai Shao to tonify and harmonize qi in the wei (defense) and ying (nutritive) levels; antiallergic — inhibits serum IgE, histamine, and TNF-α; antiviral against influenza viruses; antifungal against Candida (oral candidiasis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba): works synergistically with Gui Zhi to harmonize wei and ying qi; relieves bronchial spasms; alleviates pain; harmonizes the formula; antibacterial against Bacillus dysenteriae, E. coli, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic streptococcus, and Diplococcus pneumoniae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis \/ Dried Ginger): warms the Lung; dispels cold; arrests wheezing; moves water by regulating Lung qi flow; treats sudden blockage of fluids in the upper jiao due to cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Sinapis \/ Mustard Seed): warms the Lung; dispels cold; arrests wheezing; expectorant — facilitates discharge of phlegm and sputum; antifungal; clinically: Zi Su Zi + Jie Zi + Lai Fu Zi — marked effect for chronic and stubborn coughs; 40 patients: 62.5% marked improvement, 37.5% moderate improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Su Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Perillae \/ Perilla Fruit): warms the Lung; dispels cold; arrests wheezing; regulates Lung qi flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCang Er Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Xanthii \/ Cocklebur Fruit, dry fried): warms the Lung; dispels cold; arrests wheezing; antitussive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003ePi Pa Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Eriobotryae \/ Loquat Leaf): antitussive; antiallergic and anti-inflammatory — inhibits mast cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines; treats chronic bronchitis by inhibiting inflammatory cytokine and mediator induction from alveolar macrophages; ursolic acid — especially effective for pulmonary inflammation, inhibiting lipopolysaccharide-induced cytokines and inducible enzyme production in lung epithelial cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Wan\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Asteris \/ Aster Root): expels wind; relieves dyspnea, chest discomfort, and wheezing; antibacterial against E. coli, Bacillus dysenteriae, Bacillus proteus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus paratyphosus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Vibrio cholerae; antiviral against influenza viruses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Gan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata \/ Honey-Fried Licorice): relieves bronchial spasms; alleviates pain; harmonizes the formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eBronchodilating \/ antiasthmatic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren (respiratory center inhibition); Hou Po (magnolol, honokiol — tracheal smooth muscle relaxation); Wu Wei Zi (lung stimulation, depth of respiration↑); Gan Cao (anti-inflammatory, 1\/10th cortisone potency)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren; Pi Pa Ye; Cang Er Zi; Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Jie Zi (phlegm discharge); Gan Cao (chest congestion relief)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiallergic \/ anti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Gui Zhi (IgE↓, histamine↓, TNF-α↓); Pi Pa Ye (mast cells↓, cytokines↓, alveolar macrophages); Gan Cao (vascular permeability↓, antihistamine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibacterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Zi Wan, Hou Po (VRE, MRSA), Bai Shao, Gan Cao, Wu Wei Zi (7+ bacterial species each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — Gui Zhi (influenza); Zi Wan (influenza)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntifungal\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren; Jie Zi; Gui Zhi (Candida)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dispels cold; warms the interior (Gan Jiang, Jie Zi, Zi Su Zi, Cang Er Zi, Gui Zhi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates phlegm; transforms congested fluids (Ku Xing Ren, Hou Po, Jie Zi, Zi Su Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates qi circulation; relieves wheezing and dyspnea (Zi Wan, Hou Po, Ku Xing Ren)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies and harmonizes wei and ying qi (Gui Zhi, Bai Shao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Protects Lung qi; prevents leakage (Wu Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Relieves bronchial spasms; harmonizes formula (Zhi Gan Cao, Bai Shao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily with warm water on an empty stomach. For maximum effectiveness, start taking Respitrol (Cold) with the first sign of respiratory discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Allergies, sinus headache, nasal obstruction, and white watery nasal discharge — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Allergies, sinus headache, nasal obstruction, and sticky yellow nasal discharge — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Coughing — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antibacterial function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antiviral function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Profuse thick yellow phlegm with chest congestion — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst, dry mouth and throat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying Lung deficiency with weak immune system and recurrent colds\/flu triggering asthma — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e as maintenance. Tonify overall constitution — take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e daily. Maintenance and prevention of asthma attacks — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminate all cold and raw foods and beverages — they constrict the bronchial tubes causing spasms. Since asthma may be allergy-related, eliminate common allergens: milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, and nuts. Sulfites (used in restaurants to preserve salads, french fries, and avocado dips) are also linked to asthma attacks. White radish remedy: cut 1 fist-sized white radish into thin slices, mix with 1 tablespoon maltose and 1 cup water, cook 20 minutes, serve when cooled — or mix slices with honey, wait 30 minutes, and drink the secreted fluids. Lemon juice with honey is also very effective to relieve cough. A diet low in spicy, raw, greasy, and sweet foods is recommended. Avoid cooling foods: tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, cucumber, oranges, pear, banana, watermelon, eggplant, grapefruit, papaya, pineapple — add ~20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi when cooking these to neutralize their cold property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eAsthma:\u003c\/b\u003e Apricot kernels, almonds, walnuts, basil, carrots, pumpkins, sunflower seeds, loofah, squash, figs, and daikon. Cut the top out of a small winter melon, remove seeds, fill with molasses, close with cheesecloth, steam — eat daily for 7 days. Take an unpeeled orange, pierce with a chopstick, roast until peel blackens, remove peel and eat the fruit — 1 orange daily for 7 days. Mix 1\/2 cup fig juice with 1\/2 cup lukewarm water and drink daily. Avoid mucus-producing foods, cold foods, fruits, salads, all shellfish, dairy, watermelon, bananas, mung beans, salty foods, cold weather, and especially ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCommon cold (wind-cold):\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, garlic, mustard greens and seeds, grapefruit peel, cilantro, parsnip, scallions, cinnamon, basil, soupy rice porridge — eat as little as possible to avoid burdening digestion. Lightly boil for 5 minutes: garlic, ginger, green onion, basil, mustard, or cinnamon — drink the tea, go to bed, and prepare to sweat. Drink cilantro and green tea. Drink scallion and basil tea. Make tea from dried grapefruit peel. Avoid shellfish, heavy proteins and fats, meats, and all vinegars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid exposure to pollen, dust, and drastic changes in temperature — regular exercise with herbal therapy is the key to complete recovery. Vacuum and central heating filters should be changed frequently to minimize dust, mold, and dust mites. Install an air purifier for patients with family members with infectious respiratory disorders. Replace carpets with hard surface floors to prevent allergens from being trapped. Bleach (Clorox) can be used to clear mold and fungus. Avoid all contact (direct and indirect) with animal dander and other allergens. Stop smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. Strengthen the immune system between asthma attacks — balance exercise and rest; alternation of hot and cold water in the shower desensitizes the body to temperature changes. Take immune-enhancing herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e on a regular basis. Use hypo-allergenic products and avoid those with artificial or chemical additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e28-year-old male (C.C.):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic asthma — chest tightness, loud wheezing, cough, yellowish phlegm; TCM diagnosis: wind-heat. Respitrol (Cold) 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result: ongoing improvement — each asthma attack produces less cough, phlegm, and wheezing; also effective at the beginning of a cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e55-year-old male (B.F.):\u003c\/b\u003e Cough, thick nasal discharge, headache, fatigue; pale flabby slightly purple tongue, slow pulse; common cold, wind-cold invasion. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e + Respitrol (Cold) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: sinuses cleared in 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for heat-type wheezing and dyspnea | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic Lung deficiency and remission maintenance | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – to strengthen Lung and Kidney and prevent asthma attacks | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – when wind-cold transforms to wind-heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus with white watery discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus with yellow discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibacterial function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for profuse yellow phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e – for Lung deficiency with weak immunity | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – to tonify overall constitution | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst and dry throat | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support-inflammation\"\u003eImmune Support \u0026amp; Inflammation Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229489979503,"sku":null,"price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/RespitrolCold.jpg?v=1781558707"},{"product_id":"respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm","title":"Respitrol (Heat) – TCM Herbal Formula for Lung Heat, Wheezing, Fever \u0026 Yellow Phlegm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRespitrol (Heat)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for heat-type respiratory disorders — bronchodilating; antiasthmatic; antitussive; expectorant; antipyretic; antibiotic; antihistamine; clears Lung heat; dissolves phlegm; regulates qi circulation to relieve wheezing and dyspnea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Contraindicated for long-term use — discontinue when desired effects are achieved; for long-term treatment use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. Patients with cold- or deficient-type respiratory disorders should use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e respectively. Patients with severe or acute asthma attacks may need additional herbal or drug treatment. In an acute attack when medication or inhaler is not available, two cups of coffee, hot cocoa, or chocolate bars may help alleviate wheezing or dyspnea — caffeine has a similar effect to the asthma drug theophylline. Cough during the day is mostly due to heat or dryness; cough at night is mostly due to Kidney deficiency, Spleen deficiency, or dampness. Multiple herbs in this formula increase the antibiotic effect more than tenfold and minimize the risk of bacterial and viral resistance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRespiratory disorders with heat manifestations:\u003c\/b\u003e infection and inflammation of the lungs with wheezing, dyspnea, shortness of breath, cough, chest distension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRespiratory disorders with fever\u003c\/b\u003e and thick yellow discharge from the nose or lungs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eWheezing and dyspnea\u003c\/b\u003e with a choking sensation, coughing with chest distension, fever, irritability, flushed face, and yellow sputum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Lung inflammation and infection often occur together. Lung inflammation refers to swelling of the airways causing wheezing, dyspnea, chest tightness, cough, and phlegm. Lung infection refers to invasion of the respiratory tract by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In Western medicine, specific disease names include asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, and lung abscess. In TCM, the general description for this pattern is Lung heat. Respitrol (Heat) treats heat-type respiratory disorders including asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other conditions characterized by inflammation and infection of the respiratory tract — diagnostic signs include fever, cough, dyspnea, chest tightness, flushed face, perspiration, and yellow sputum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Use Respitrol (Heat) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e for acute respiratory disorders with wheezing, dyspnea, and shortness of breath. When the condition stabilizes, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e during the remission stage to strengthen the underlying constitution. Respitrol (Deficient) should NOT be taken during the acute stage. Cordyceps 3 strengthens the Lung and Kidney — the two organs responsible for controlling respiration — and is extremely important for reducing the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShi Gao\u003c\/b\u003e (Gypsum Fibrosum): clears Lung heat; reduces fever; relieves coughing; antipyretic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eKu Xing Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Armeniacae Amarum \/ Bitter Apricot Kernel): stops coughing; calms wheezing; antiasthmatic via inhibitory effect on the respiratory center in the brain; antifungal; clinically: Xing Su San — effective for cough due to wind-cold in 50 patients; chronic tracheitis — 96.8% effective in 124 patients (23 complete recovery, 66 marked effectiveness, 31 some improvement, 4 no response)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSang Bai Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Mori \/ Mulberry Root Bark): clears Lung heat; stops coughing and wheezing; antiviral against herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1); strong in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory effects (oxyresveratrol)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDi Gu Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Lycii \/ Lycium Bark): clears Lung heat; stops coughing and wheezing; antipyretic — lowers body temperature to treat fever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis \/ Platycodon): clears Lung heat; expands the chest; dissolves phlegm; antitussive and expectorant; antiallergic — inhibits inflammatory cytokines, suppresses sensitivity for allergic reaction, decreases capillary permeability, inhibits IgE-mediated mast cell response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHou Po\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis \/ Magnolia Bark): helps Jie Geng expand the chest and relieve congestion; stimulates the respiratory system to dilate the lungs and relieve wheezing and dyspnea; magnolol and honokiol — antiasthmatic via muscle spasm relief and smooth muscle contraction inhibition in the trachea; antibacterial against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Diplococcus pneumoniae, and Bacillus dysenteriae; piperitylmagnolol and honokiol — antibacterial against VRE and MRSA in time- and concentration-dependent manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShe Gan\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Belamcandae \/ Blackberry Lily): clears heat; relieves toxicity; eliminates sputum and phlegm from the upper respiratory tract; antiviral against influenza viruses; antifungal (tectorigenin); anti-inflammatory — irigenin inhibits nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 production in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003ePi Pa Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Eriobotryae \/ Loquat Leaf): clears heat; relieves toxicity; eliminates sputum and phlegm; antitussive and expectorant; antiallergic and anti-inflammatory — inhibits mast cells and pro-inflammatory cytokines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTing Li Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Descurainiae \/ Descurainia Seed): drains the Lung; eliminates phlegm; reduces wheezing; clinically: 30 children with cough and dyspnea from bronchitis treated with Ting Li Zi preparation — 96.7% success rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae \/ Jujube): minimizes the harsh effect of Ting Li Zi to prevent damage to the Lung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLian Qiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Forsythiae \/ Forsythia): clears Lung heat; detoxifies; broad-spectrum antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Bacillus dysenteriae, α- and β-hemolytic streptococcus, Neisseria catarrhalis, Salmonella typhi, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus proteus, Bordetella pertussis, and Corynebacterium diphtheriae; antiviral against influenza viruses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis \/ Schisandra): inhibits leakage of Lung qi to prevent qi loss; stimulates the lungs to increase rate and depth of respiration; reverses respiratory depression associated with morphine; antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus anthracis, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus dysenteriae, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Vibrio cholerae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; clinically: formula with Wu Wei Zi effectively treated 50 patients with asthma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): relieves spasms; supplements qi; harmonizes all herbs; remarkable anti-inflammatory — glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid anti-inflammatory effect approximately 1\/10th that of cortisone, via decreased vascular permeability; antitussive and expectorant; antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, E. coli, and Trichomonas vaginalis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eBronchodilating \/ antiasthmatic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren (respiratory center inhibition); Hou Po (magnolol, honokiol — tracheal smooth muscle relaxation); Wu Wei Zi (lung stimulation, depth of respiration↑); Gan Cao (anti-inflammatory, 1\/10th cortisone potency)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntipyretic\u003c\/b\u003e — Shi Gao; Di Gu Pi (lowers body temperature)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive \/ expectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren; Pi Pa Ye; Jie Geng; Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntihistamine \/ antiallergic\u003c\/b\u003e — Jie Geng (IgE↓, cytokines↓, capillary permeability↓); Pi Pa Ye (mast cells↓, cytokines↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibacterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Lian Qiao (11+ species); Hou Po (VRE, MRSA); Wu Wei Zi (7 species); Gan Cao (4 species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — She Gan (influenza); Lian Qiao (influenza); Sang Bai Pi (HSV-1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntifungal\u003c\/b\u003e — She Gan (tectorigenin); Ku Xing Ren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Sang Bai Pi (oxyresveratrol, in vitro and in vivo); She Gan (irigenin, NO↓, PGE2↓); Gan Cao (glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Clears Lung heat (Shi Gao, Sang Bai Pi, Di Gu Pi, Jie Geng, She Gan, Pi Pa Ye, Lian Qiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dissolves phlegm; eliminates sputum (Jie Geng, Hou Po, She Gan, Pi Pa Ye, Ting Li Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates qi circulation; relieves wheezing and dyspnea (Ku Xing Ren, Hou Po, Ting Li Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Inhibits leakage of Lung qi (Wu Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Relieves spasms; supplements qi; harmonizes formula (Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Protects Lung from harsh herbs (Da Zao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily with warm water on an empty stomach. Begin taking Respitrol (Heat) with the first sign of respiratory discomfort for maximum effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Enhance antibacterial function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antiviral function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Sinus infections with yellow nasal discharge — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Profuse thick yellow phlegm with chest congestion — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Coughing — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst, dry mouth and throat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess heat or fire — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Boost immune system after cold\/flu symptoms subside — take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e. Dyspnea or chest tightness from environmental or toxic poisoning — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e. Severe inflammation — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex-acute-chronic-inflammation-swelling-abscess-damp-heat-toxic-heat-tcm\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Maintenance and prevention of asthma attacks — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e during remission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminate all spicy, cold, and raw foods and beverages — they constrict the bronchial tubes causing spasms. A diet low in spicy, raw, greasy, and sweet foods is recommended. To avoid infection: eat a diet high in garlic, onions, and water; stay away from cigarette smoke, alcohol, seafood, food additives (MSG, metabisulfite), and phlegm-producing foods (sweets, dairy, heavy or greasy foods). Vitamin C is important — it is greatly consumed by white blood cells when fighting infections. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to facilitate elimination of heat, phlegm, and sputum. Since asthma may be allergy-related, eliminate common allergens: milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, and nuts. Sulfites (used in restaurants to preserve salads, french fries, and avocado dips) are also linked to asthma attacks. White radish remedy: cut 1 fist-sized white radish into thin slices, mix with 1 tablespoon maltose and 1 cup water, cook 20 minutes, serve when cooled — or mix slices with honey, wait 30 minutes, and drink the secreted fluids. Lemon juice with honey is also very effective to relieve cough. Avoid warm\/hot natured foods that damage qi and yin: heat-producing fruits (mango, durian), stimulants (coffee, alcohol, energy drinks), and spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili, wasabi). Avoid artificial coloring and processed meats (lunch meats, hot dogs, sausages) — nitrites are linked to inflammation and chronic disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eAsthma:\u003c\/b\u003e Apricot kernels, almonds, walnuts, basil, carrots, pumpkins, winter melon, sunflower seeds, loofah, squash, figs, and daikon. Mix 1\/2 cup fig juice with 1\/2 cup lukewarm water and drink daily. Cut the top out of a small winter melon, remove seeds, fill with molasses, close with cheesecloth, steam — eat daily for 7 days. Take an unpeeled orange, pierce with a chopstick, roast until peel blackens, remove peel and eat the fruit — 1 orange daily for 7 days. Drink fresh fig juice 3x\/day. Avoid mucus-producing foods, cold foods, fruits, salads, all shellfish, dairy, watermelon, bananas, mung beans, salty foods, cold weather, and especially ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCommon cold (wind-heat):\u003c\/b\u003e Mint, cabbage, chrysanthemum flowers, burdock root, cilantro, dandelion, apples, and bitter melon — drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest. Drink cabbage broth freely. Drink cilantro and mint tea. Drink mint, chrysanthemum, and dandelion tea. Drink mint, dandelion, and licorice tea. Avoid shellfish, meats, vinegar, and hot natured foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChronic bronchitis:\u003c\/b\u003e Carrots, apricot kernels, persimmons, white fungus, pears, honey jellyfish, ginger, water chestnuts, yams, sweet potatoes, daikon radish, walnuts, papaya, peach kernels, lotus roots, seaweed, and winter melon seeds — always try to stay warm. Cook carrots and apricot kernels in rice porridge — eat 3x\/day for 1 month. Remove cores of 2–3 pears, fill with honey, eat before bed every day for 1 month. Mash together ginger, apricot kernels, pine nuts, and walnuts; add rock sugar and steam — eat 2–3 tablespoons 2x\/day for at least 2 weeks. Make juice from pineapple and lemon — drink before meals for immediate relief. Peel a papaya, add honey, steam and eat. Cut banana into small pieces, cook with rock sugar until sugar melts — eat 1–2 pieces every evening for 1 week. Avoid overworking, being chilled, stimulating foods, spicy foods, smoking, alcohol, caffeine, and cold drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid exposure to pollen, dust, and drastic changes in temperature — regular exercise with herbal therapy is the key to complete recovery. Vacuum and central heating filters should be changed frequently to minimize dust, mold, and dust mites. Install an air purifier for patients with family members with infectious respiratory disorders. Replace carpets with hard surface floors to prevent allergens from being trapped. Bleach (Clorox) can be used to clear mold and fungus. Avoid all contact (direct and indirect) with animal dander and other allergens. Stop smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. Strengthen the immune system between asthma attacks — balance exercise and rest; alternation of hot and cold water in the shower desensitizes the body to temperature changes. Take immune-enhancing herbs such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e59-year-old female (S.Z.):\u003c\/b\u003e Asthma, shortness of breath, and other respiratory symptoms; BP 110\/22 mmHg, HR 67 bpm; red face and chest; Lung heat. Respitrol (Heat) 3 capsules 3x\/day. Result after 2 days: reduction in thick yellow phlegm. After 3 weeks: SOB and wheezing improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e36-year-old female computer technician:\u003c\/b\u003e Chills and fever, dry mouth and throat, body aches, thirst; chills and fever lasted only 1 day; red tongue with thin white coating, superficial pulse; warm to touch but complained of cold sensations; wind-heat invasion. Respitrol (Heat) full dose for first 3 days until symptoms subsided, then dose reduced until all indications resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e50-year-old female (D.C.):\u003c\/b\u003e Common cold symptoms — cough, chest congestion, difficult-to-expectorate phlegm, slight fever; red tongue with yellow coating, rapid slippery pulse; Lung heat. Respitrol (Heat) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Result in 3 days: heat relieved and phlegm cleared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e3-year-old female (S.O.):\u003c\/b\u003e Constant coughing for 2 weeks; diagnosed with whooping cough in ER, no medication prescribed; veins seen on chest; Lung heat. Respitrol (Heat) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e mixed with juice. No change initially, then symptoms lessened after 2 days — back to normal within 1 week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cold-type wheezing and dyspnea | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic Lung deficiency and remission maintenance | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – to strengthen Lung and Kidney and prevent asthma attacks | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibacterial function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus infection with yellow discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for profuse yellow phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess heat or fire | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst and dry throat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for environmental or toxic poisoning | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex-acute-chronic-inflammation-swelling-abscess-damp-heat-toxic-heat-tcm\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for severe inflammation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e – to boost immunity after infection | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support-inflammation\"\u003eImmune Support \u0026amp; Inflammation Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229501743215,"sku":null,"price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/RespitrolHeat.jpg?v=1781559830"},{"product_id":"pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm","title":"Pueraria Clear Sinus – TCM Herbal Formula for Sinusitis, Yellow Nasal Discharge \u0026 Sinus Headache","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for sinusitis and rhinitis due to damp-heat — antibiotic; antiallergic; antihistamine; anti-inflammatory; analgesic; dispels damp-heat; removes fluid congestion; unblocks nasal obstruction; clears heat and dispels purulent infection; alleviates sinus pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. This formula is designed for sinusitis or rhinitis due to damp-heat with yellow and sticky discharge — for sinusitis or rhinitis due to wind-cold with clear watery discharge, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) has been carefully dry fried at high temperature until dark brown or slightly charred — this simultaneously increases the effect (enhancing extraction of active compounds) and decreases side effects (destroying undesired glycosides). Because Cang Er Zi is metabolized by the liver and eliminated by the kidneys, individuals with pre-existing liver or kidney disease should not take this formula. California Prop 65 warning: This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Da Huang may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Approximately 25% of all sinusitis cases are related to food allergies — identify and avoid the allergen; common allergens include milk, wheat, eggs, citrus fruits, corn, and peanuts. Some patients may experience mild stomach discomfort — reduce dosage and increase frequency (2 capsules six times daily instead of 4 capsules three times daily) or take with food. Pueraria Clear Sinus is more effective for sinus infections; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e is more effective for sinusitis and rhinitis due to seasonal allergies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSinusitis or rhinitis\u003c\/b\u003e with purulent, yellow nasal discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSinus infection\u003c\/b\u003e with headache, pain, and nasal obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGeneral nasal problems\u003c\/b\u003e including stuffy nose, sneezing, loss of smell, and yellow sticky nasal discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Sinusitis is the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses with symptoms such as nasal obstruction and congestion, purulent rhinorrhea, pain, fatigue, and fever — caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane with symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, itching, and sneezing — usually caused by allergy, irritation, or viral infection. Pueraria Clear Sinus treats sinusitis, rhinitis, or sinus infection due to damp-heat and fluid congestion — common signs include stuffy nose, sticky yellow discharge, loss of ability to smell, and sinus headache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXin Yi Hua\u003c\/b\u003e (Flos Magnoliae \/ Magnolia Flower): chief herb — acrid, dispersing, decongestant properties to unblock the nasal passages; antiallergic — induces mitochondria and caspase-dependent mast cell apoptosis; antihistamine — inhibits histamine release and inflammation; antifungal against dermatomycoses; anti-inflammatory via nitric oxide production inhibition; clinically: 46 patients with chronic sinusitis — marked effectiveness in 35, moderate improvement in 8, no response in 3 (decoction once daily for 7 days); 120 patients treated with 95% effectiveness using Xin Yi Hua as chief ingredient; topical essential oil — reduces mucous secretion, inflammation, and nasal obstruction; 1,576 patients with chronic sinusitis treated topically with 86.9% effective rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCang Er Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Xanthii \/ Cocklebur Fruit, dry fried): chief herb — acrid, dispersing, decongestant properties to unblock the nasal passages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae \/ Scutellaria \/ Baicalin): wide-spectrum antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic streptococcus, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus dysenteriae, E. coli, Bordetella pertussis, Vibrio cholerae, Diplococcus meningitidis, leptospira, and various dermatophytes; baicalin potentiates ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, and cefotaxime — restores effectiveness of beta-lactam antibiotics against beta-lactam-resistant and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); antiviral — baicalein and wogonin boost innate antiviral immunity by stimulating cytokine production and increasing resistance to viral infection in human leukocytes; antifungal against Candida albicans in vivo; antiallergic — inhibits histamine and leukotriene release from mast cells with greater potency than Intal (cromolyn); anti-inflammatory via nitric oxide↓, COX-2↓, prostaglandin E2↓, and proinflammatory cytokines↓\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei \/ Rhubarb Root): clears heat; reduces inflammation; broad-spectrum antibiotic — most effective against streptococcus and staphylococcus species; also inhibits Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella typhi, and Bacillus dysenteriae; active constituents: emodin, rhein, and aloe-emodin; aloe-emodin has potent antibacterial activity against MRSA; anti-inflammatory via nitric oxide production inhibition; neutralizes warming properties of chief herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGe Gen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Puerariae Lobatae \/ Kudzu Root): dispels wind-heat; alleviates pain; antiviral against enterovirus 71 (EV71) when given before, simultaneously with, or after viral infection; headache relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGui Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e (Ramulus Cinnamomi \/ Cinnamon Twig): harmonizes the wei (defense) and ying (nutritive) levels to dispel external pathogenic influences; antiviral against influenza viruses; antifungal — cinnamaldehyde inhibits Candida albicans growth; effective against oral candidiasis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba): harmonizes wei and ying levels; anti-inflammatory — significantly decreases secretion of MCP-1 and MCP-3 (monocyte chemotactic proteins), two potent chemokines that mediate allergic nasal inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Chuanxiong \/ Ligusticum): relieves sinus headache; anti-inflammatory — phthalide lactones suppress TNF-α production and bioactivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis \/ Platycodon): eliminates pus; resolves nasal discharge and post-nasal drip; antiallergic — inhibits inflammatory cytokines and signaling cascades in vivo and in vitro; inhibits IgE-mediated mast cell response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae \/ Angelica Dahurica): eliminates pus; resolves nasal discharge and post-nasal drip; antihistamine — inhibits histamine release and inflammation; analgesic — headache and sinus pain relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShi Gao\u003c\/b\u003e (Gypsum Fibrosum): clears heat; reduces inflammation; neutralizes warming properties of chief herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens \/ Fresh Ginger): harmonizes formula; protects middle jiao; anti-inflammatory — inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis (similar to NSAIDs), suppresses COX-1 and COX-2, and inhibits 5-lipoxygenase to suppress leukotriene biosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae \/ Jujube): harmonizes formula; protects middle jiao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): harmonizes formula; protects middle jiao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibacterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (MRSA, 10+ species, potentiates beta-lactams); Da Huang (MRSA, streptococcus, staphylococcus, emodin, aloe-emodin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (baicalein, wogonin — innate immunity↑); Ge Gen (EV71); Gui Zhi (influenza)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntifungal\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua (dermatomycoses); Gui Zhi (Candida albicans, cinnamaldehyde); Huang Qin (Candida albicans in vivo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiallergic \/ antihistamine\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua (mast cell apoptosis, histamine↓); Bai Zhi (histamine↓); Jie Geng (cytokines↓, IgE↓); Huang Qin (histamine↓, leukotriene↓ — greater potency than Intal\/cromolyn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (NO↓, COX-2↓, PGE2↓); Da Huang (NO↓); Xin Yi Hua (NO↓); Chuan Xiong (TNF-α↓); Bai Shao (MCP-1↓, MCP-3↓); Sheng Jiang (COX-1↓, COX-2↓, 5-LOX↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnalgesic\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Zhi; Chuan Xiong; Ge Gen (sinus headache and pain relief)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDecongestant\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua; Cang Er Zi (unblock nasal passages, reduce mucous secretion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dispels damp-heat accumulation (Huang Qin, Da Huang, Shi Gao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Removes fluid congestion; unblocks nasal obstruction (Xin Yi Hua, Cang Er Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Clears heat; dispels purulent infection (Huang Qin, Da Huang, Jie Geng, Bai Zhi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Alleviates sinus pain and headache (Chuan Xiong, Bai Zhi, Ge Gen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes wei and ying levels; dispels external pathogenic influences (Gui Zhi, Bai Shao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes formula; protects middle jiao (Da Zao, Sheng Jiang, Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily with warm water on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after meals. \u003cb\u003eMaintenance\/prevention:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 capsules twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antibacterial function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antiviral function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Profuse yellow phlegm, post-nasal drip, dyspnea, or chest congestion — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Wind-heat at the exterior — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Lung heat with cough, dyspnea, and fever — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Acute headache — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac-acute-headache-migraine-sinus-pain-relief-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e. Chronic headache due to deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-cr-chronic-migraine-tension-cluster-headache-prevention-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e. Nasal symptoms from environmental or toxic poisoning — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess heat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Strengthen constitution — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance immunity against allergies — take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e at low dose (1–2 capsules\/day) during non-allergy seasons. Severe inflammation — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex-acute-chronic-inflammation-swelling-abscess-damp-heat-toxic-heat-tcm\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduce or eliminate dairy products — they increase mucus production. Drink plenty of distilled water throughout the day to help drainage. Ensure adequate vitamin A (essential for healthy mucous lining of the respiratory tract) and vitamin C (prevents and treats infection). Foods that damage the Spleen should be avoided: all sugars (cake, dessert, candy, chocolate, canned juice, soft drinks, caffeinated drinks, stevia, agave, xylitol, corn syrup); raw or uncooked meats (sashimi, sushi, steak tartar); cooling foods (tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, bitter melon, cucumber, watermelon, citrus, grapefruit, pineapple, banana, papaya, white radish — neutralize by cooking or adding 20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi); white rice and bread (produce dampness); seafood especially shellfish (crabs, oysters, scallops, clams, lobster, shrimp — enter the yangming Stomach channel); fermented foods (cheese, fermented tofu); dairy (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, ice cream); lamb, beef, goose, or duck; fried or greasy foods. Avoid warm\/hot natured foods that damage qi and yin: heat-producing fruits (mango, durian), stimulants (coffee, alcohol, energy drinks), and spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili, wasabi). Avoid artificial coloring and processed meats (lunch meats, hot dogs, sausages) — nitrites are linked to inflammation and chronic disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eAllergy:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, onions, garlic, bamboo shoots, cabbage, beets, carrots, leafy greens, yams, and ganoderma mushroom. Drink ginger tea to induce sweating. Drink beet top tea as a water source. Avoid wheat, citrus fruits, chocolate, shellfish, dairy products, eggs, potatoes, polluted meats, and polluted air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChronic sinusitis:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, green onions, magnolia flower, bananas, garlic, black mushrooms, chrysanthemum flowers, mulberry leaves, and apricot kernel. Make tea from magnolia flower, basil, ginger, and green onion — drink 3x\/day for at least 1 week. Combine magnolia flowers and eggs, cook and eat. Make tea from mulberry leaves and chrysanthemums, then cook rice porridge in the tea with apricot kernels. Boil tea of mint, basil, and ginger — while boiling, inhale the steam through the nose 3x\/day for at least 2 months. Avoid coffee and stop smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid allergens that may trigger sinusitis and rhinitis. Apply saline solution to the nose 3–4 times daily to reduce nasal congestion. Strengthen the immune system by increasing exercise, reducing worry and stress, and developing a normal sleep pattern. Steam inhalation is helpful to drain sinus infections. Rinse the nostrils with cold saline water to desensitize the nose to temperature and common allergens — repeatedly suck in and blow out the cold saline water for 1–2 minutes every morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e37-year-old male (M.B.):\u003c\/b\u003e Forehead pain for 3 days; thick yellow mucus; fever 102°F; sinus pain on palpation; sinusitis; wind-heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result: fever cleared in 1 day; pain decreased in 2 days; sinuses resolved within 1 week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e28-year-old male (L.T.):\u003c\/b\u003e Allergies, sneezing, occipital stiffness, sinus headache along Stomach and Gallbladder channels; clear copious phlegm; wiry big pulse left, slippery big pulse right; wind-cold allergies with phlegm dampness. Pueraria Clear Sinus 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result: allergies resolved within 1 week; continues to take whenever experiencing allergic reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e60-year-old male (M.C.):\u003c\/b\u003e Cough and nasal congestion with yellow discharge; sinusitis and bronchitis; on antibiotics, antihistamines, and cortisone; episodes every 2–3 months; exterior wind-heat with phlegm heat. Pueraria Clear Sinus + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: sinusitis and bronchitis cleared; discharge lessened and color became clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eRobustly healthy female:\u003c\/b\u003e Flu symptoms — sore throat and yellow mucus; wind-heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e + Pueraria Clear Sinus + acupuncture + vaporizer facial steaming. Result: effective after 3–4 days at larger dosages. Practitioner noted Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin could be used for more severe cases with heat and toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e28-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Dizziness, sinus drainage, ringing in the ears, bitter taste in the mouth, night sweating for ~5 weeks; dry tongue with red tip and greasy yellow coating; pulse 80 bpm, fast and superficial; Kidney and Spleen\/Stomach deficiency; fluid in the ears (Western diagnosis); nasal obstruction due to heat. Pueraria Clear Sinus + Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Result: dizziness resolved within 2 days; patient noted herbal formulas worked much better than antihistamines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e42-year-old midwife:\u003c\/b\u003e Sinus infection for 10 days — yellow-green discharge, severe pressure and pain in sinus cavity and ears, lymph node swelling and pain; phlegm heat in Lung and toxic heat in throat. Pueraria Clear Sinus 4 capsules 3x\/day + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result within 1 day: much less pain and marked decrease in swelling. Felt “all better” by day 3. Practitioner called formulas “very amazing and powerful.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e33-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Frontal headaches with yellow nasal discharge; no body aches or fever; rapid pulse; phlegm heat and wind-heat. Pueraria Clear Sinus 6 capsules 3x\/day for 10 days. Result: phlegm and headaches resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinusitis and rhinitis with clear watery discharge from wind-cold | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibacterial function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for wind-heat at the exterior | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for profuse yellow phlegm and post-nasal drip | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Lung heat with cough, dyspnea, and fever | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for nasal symptoms from environmental poisoning | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac-acute-headache-migraine-sinus-pain-relief-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e – for acute sinus headache | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-cr-chronic-migraine-tension-cluster-headache-prevention-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic headache due to deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance immunity against allergies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – to strengthen overall constitution | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex-acute-chronic-inflammation-swelling-abscess-damp-heat-toxic-heat-tcm\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for severe inflammation | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support-inflammation\"\u003eImmune Support \u0026amp; Inflammation Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229556498543,"sku":null,"price":30.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/PuerariaClearSinus.jpg?v=1781563966"},{"product_id":"magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm","title":"Magnolia Clear Sinus – TCM Herbal Formula for Seasonal Allergies, Rhinitis \u0026 Clear Nasal Discharge","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for rhinitis, sinusitis, and seasonal allergies due to wind-cold — antiallergic; antihistamine; anti-inflammatory; antibiotic; antiviral; unblocks nasal congestion; disperses wind-cold; transforms congested fluids; warms the Lung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) has been carefully dry fried at high temperature until dark brown or slightly charred — this simultaneously increases the effect (enhancing extraction of active compounds) and decreases side effects (destroying undesired glycosides). Because Cang Er Zi is metabolized by the liver and eliminated by the kidneys, individuals with pre-existing liver or kidney disease should not take this formula. Approximately 25% of all sinusitis cases are related to food allergies — identify and avoid the allergen; common allergens include milk, wheat, eggs, citrus fruits, corn, and peanuts. Magnolia Clear Sinus is more effective for sinusitis and rhinitis due to seasonal allergies; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e is more effective for sinus infections.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRhinitis or sinusitis\u003c\/b\u003e with clear, white nasal discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSeasonal allergies\u003c\/b\u003e, especially in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGeneral nasal problems\u003c\/b\u003e such as stuffy nose, sneezing, loss of smell, and clear watery nasal discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane with symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, itching, and sneezing — usually caused by allergy, irritation, or viral infection. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses with symptoms such as nasal obstruction and congestion, purulent rhinorrhea, pain, fatigue, and fever — caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Magnolia Clear Sinus treats rhinitis, sinusitis, and allergies due to wind-cold and fluid congestion — patients typically present with stuffy nose, clear watery discharge, sneezing, loss of smell, and headache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXin Yi Hua\u003c\/b\u003e (Flos Magnoliae \/ Magnolia Flower): chief herb — acrid, dispersing, and warming properties to unblock nasal congestion and treat loss of smell; antiallergic — induces mitochondria and caspase-dependent mast cell apoptosis; antihistamine — inhibits histamine release and inflammation; anti-inflammatory via nitric oxide production inhibition; antifungal against dermatomycoses; antibacterial against some streptococcus and staphylococcus species; clinically: 46 patients with chronic sinusitis — marked effectiveness in 35, moderate improvement in 8, no response in 3 (decoction once daily for 7 days); 120 patients treated with 95% effectiveness using Xin Yi Hua as chief ingredient; topical essential oil — reduces mucous secretion, inflammation, and nasal obstruction; 1,576 patients with chronic sinusitis treated topically with 86.9% effective rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCang Er Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Xanthii \/ Cocklebur Fruit, dry fried): helps Xin Yi Hua relieve allergy symptoms of sneezing, white watery nasal discharge, and nasal obstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae \/ Angelica Dahurica): alleviates sinus pain and headache; antihistamine — inhibits histamine release and inflammation; analgesic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGao Ben\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma et Radix Ligustici \/ Ligusticum Sinense): alleviates sinus pain and headache; antiviral against influenza viruses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Chuanxiong \/ Ligusticum): alleviates sinus pain and headache; anti-inflammatory — phthalide lactones suppress TNF-α production and bioactivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis \/ Dried Ginger): warms the interior; transforms congested fluids; dispels nasal congestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJing Jie\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Schizonepetae \/ Schizonepeta): expels lingering pathogenic factors; prevents allergies from turning into a cold or triggering an asthma attack; antipruritic — relieves itching and irritation induced by substance P; anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition; antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bacillus anthracis, beta-streptococcus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus dysenteriae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacillus tuberculi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFang Feng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Saposhnikoviae \/ Saposhnikovia): expels lingering pathogenic factors; prevents allergies from turning into a cold or triggering an asthma attack; anti-inflammatory via nitric oxide production inhibition; antiviral against influenza viruses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Ma\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Cimicifugae \/ Cimicifuga): guiding herb with ascending property; anti-inflammatory — inhibits interleukin-8 production; antipruritic against substance P-induced itching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChe Qian Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Plantaginis \/ Plantain Herb): drains nasal obstruction and post-nasal drip caused by dampness and water congestion through diuresis; antiviral against herpesviruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and adenoviruses (ADV-3, ADV-8, and ADV-11)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Shi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus \/ Immature Bitter Orange): unblocks sinus congestion by regulating qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis \/ Platycodon): dispels phlegm; expands the chest; antiallergic — inhibits inflammatory cytokines and signaling cascades in vivo and in vitro; inhibits IgE-mediated mast cell response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis \/ Schisandra): prevents leakage of Lung qi to counterbalance the strong dispersing property of the formula; anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition (schisandrin); antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus anthracis, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus dysenteriae, Diplococcus pneumoniae, Vibrio cholerae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCha Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Camelliae \/ Green Tea Leaf): relieves sinus headaches commonly associated with sinus congestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): harmonizes the formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiallergic \/ antihistamine\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua (mast cell apoptosis, histamine↓); Bai Zhi (histamine↓); Jie Geng (cytokines↓, IgE↓); Jing Jie + Sheng Ma (antipruritic, substance P↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua (NO↓); Fang Feng (NO↓); Jing Jie (COX-2↓); Wu Wei Zi (COX-2↓, schisandrin); Sheng Ma (IL-8↓); Chuan Xiong (TNF-α↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — Che Qian Cao (HSV-1, HSV-2, ADV-3, ADV-8, ADV-11); Fang Feng (influenza); Gao Ben (influenza)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibacterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Jing Jie (8 species); Wu Wei Zi (7 species); Xin Yi Hua (streptococcus, staphylococcus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntifungal\u003c\/b\u003e — Xin Yi Hua (dermatomycoses)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnalgesic \/ decongestant\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Zhi, Gao Ben, Chuan Xiong (sinus pain and headache); Xin Yi Hua, Cang Er Zi (nasal decongestant); Che Qian Cao (diuresis, drains dampness); Zhi Shi (qi regulation, sinus decongestant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Unblocks nasal congestion; disperses wind-cold (Xin Yi Hua, Cang Er Zi, Jing Jie, Fang Feng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Transforms congested fluids; drains dampness (Gan Jiang, Che Qian Cao, Zhi Shi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Warms the Lung (Gan Jiang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Alleviates sinus pain and headache (Bai Zhi, Gao Ben, Chuan Xiong, Cha Ye)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Prevents leakage of Lung qi (Wu Wei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes formula (Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules with warm water three times daily between meals. \u003cb\u003ePrevention:\u003c\/b\u003e Begin taking 3 capsules three times daily just prior to the start of allergy season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Sinusitis or rhinitis with yellow nasal discharge — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cold-type respiratory disorders with chills, clear nasal discharge, sneezing, or congestion — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e. Respiratory infection due to heat with yellow post-nasal discharge — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antibacterial function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance antiviral function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Post-nasal drip or damp and phlegm in the lung — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e. Underlying damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Nasal symptoms from environmental or toxic poisoning — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e. Sinus congestion with sinus headache — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac-acute-headache-migraine-sinus-pain-relief-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e. Strengthen overall constitution — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance immunity against allergies — take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e at low dose (1–2 capsules\/day) during non-allergy seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduce or eliminate dairy foods (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, ice cream) — they create dampness and increase mucus production. Drink plenty of distilled water throughout the day to promote drainage. Ensure adequate vitamin A (essential for healthy mucous lining of the respiratory tract) and vitamin C (prevents and treats infection). Avoid raw or cold food and beverages (sashimi, sushi, salads, steak tartar) — eat cooked vegetables and nothing straight from the refrigerator. Avoid fried or greasy foods — they create dampness and phlegm. Avoid cooling foods: tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, bitter melon, cucumber, gourd, luffa, winter melon, oranges, grapefruit, pear, banana, papaya, watermelon, white radish — neutralize by cooking or adding 20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eAllergy:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, onions, garlic, bamboo shoots, cabbage, beets, carrots, leafy greens, yams, and ganoderma mushroom. Drink ginger tea to induce sweating. Drink beet top tea as a water source. Avoid wheat, citrus fruits, chocolate, shellfish, dairy products, eggs, potatoes, polluted meats, and polluted air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChronic sinusitis:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger, green onions, magnolia flower, bananas, garlic, black mushrooms, chrysanthemum flowers, mulberry leaves, and apricot kernel. Make tea from magnolia flower, basil, ginger, and green onion — drink 3x\/day for at least 1 week. Combine magnolia flowers and eggs, cook and eat. Make tea from mulberry leaves and chrysanthemums, then cook rice porridge in the tea with apricot kernels. Boil tea of mint, basil, and ginger — while boiling, inhale the steam through the nose 3x\/day for at least 2 months. Avoid extremes of exposure to weather elements, coffee, smoking, stress, picking the nose, polluted air, and smog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid allergens that may trigger sinusitis and rhinitis whenever possible. Apply saline solution to the nose 3–4 times daily to reduce nasal congestion. Strengthen the immune system by exercising, reducing worry and stress, and developing a normal sleep habit. Steam inhalation is helpful to drain sinus infections. Perform nasal septum flushing with cold saline water to desensitize the nose to temperature and common allergens — repeatedly perform nasal flush for 1–2 minutes every morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e34-year-old female (T.W.):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic nasal congestion, allergies, headaches, and migraines; headaches worse around menses and with sinus pressure; on birth control pills 16 years and Lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety; loose stools 3x\/day; damp and phlegm stagnation; sinus pain and migraines (Western). \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e 3 pills 3x\/day + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac-acute-headache-migraine-sinus-pain-relief-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e same dosage. Result: clearer breathing through nose; no headaches until 2 weeks later when she began teaching again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e62-year-old female (M.N.):\u003c\/b\u003e Allergies — itchy red eyes, sneezing, thick yellow sinus congestion; sinus pressure along Stomach channel; wind-heat and dryness. Magnolia Clear Sinus 3 capsules 3x\/day (reduced to 1 capsule 3x\/day). Result: first dose very drying — headache worsened; after reducing dose, formula very effective at decreasing allergy symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e55-year-old female (L.A.):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic nasal drip; sensitive to dust and mold; symptoms worsened after ice cream and air conditioning; clear runny nose, cold sensation, itchy eyes, foggy thinking affecting sleep; slow slippery pulse, thick greasy white tongue coating; Lung qi and Kidney qi deficiencies with phlegm and wind-cold; sinusitis (Western). Magnolia Clear Sinus for 2 months. Result: breathing and sleeping improved; blood pressure dropped after 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e37-year-old female (J.E.):\u003c\/b\u003e Stuffy and congested nose, watery eyes, mild cough, clear phlegm; seasonal allergies every year; Lung and Spleen qi deficiency with phlegm; allergic rhinitis (Western). Magnolia Clear Sinus 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result: allergies disappeared immediately and lasted ~4 hours; herbs provided relief while consistently taking them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e26-year-old female (K.T.):\u003c\/b\u003e Seasonal allergies — congestion, sneezing, dry eyes; pale red slightly swollen shaky tongue; wind invasion; seasonal allergic rhinitis (Western). Magnolia Clear Sinus 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result: very effective — patient rarely experiences any more allergy symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e57-year-old female (D.G.):\u003c\/b\u003e Constant headaches behind right eye due to allergies; qi stagnation in Stomach, Gallbladder, and Large Intestine channels; external wind invasion. Magnolia Clear Sinus prescribed. Result after 1 week: headache improvement with only slight discomfort after a few more weeks. Acupuncture alone did not help as much as combined with herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e41-year-old male actor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic sinus infection and nasal congestion; post-surgical care after sinus scraping and drainage; work environment exposed to smoke particles; Lung qi deficiency with compromised wei qi. Magnolia Clear Sinus + acupuncture. Result: free of breathing difficulty and mucus drainage discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e50-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Itchy and watery eyes, clear phlegm, headaches, and wheezing; on Ventolin (albuterol) and Claritin (loratadine); seasonal allergic rhinitis due to phlegm-cold. Magnolia Clear Sinus 4 capsules 3x\/day for 10 days + acupuncture every 2 weeks during allergy season. Result: no more wheezing and sneezing; headaches less severe; responded especially well during allergic attacks with asthma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e55-year-old male (B.F.):\u003c\/b\u003e Cough, thick nasal discharge, headache, fatigue; pale flabby slightly purple tongue, slow pulse; common cold, wind-cold invasion. Magnolia Clear Sinus + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: sinuses cleared in 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e54-year-old female property manager:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic sinus congestion and headaches; food allergies to dairy, egg whites, kidney beans, and lima beans; Lung qi deficiency with excess dampness. Magnolia Clear Sinus. Result: effective for headache and nasal congestion; continued intermittently throughout the year, especially during fall season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e41-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Sinus pressure and swelling around right eye; 1-inch growth on neck and cyst-like lump on right side of head; extreme fatigue, overall body pain, frequent coldness; cold damp nasal congestion and wind-cold attack. Magnolia Clear Sinus + acupuncture + diet devoid of cold raw foods. Result within 1 month: eye swelling abated; sinus pressure reduced ~90%; neck lump decreased to 20% original size; cyst desiccated; body pain diminished; energy increased; cold sensations stopped; sleep improved. Prior to treatment, patient spent 4 months seeing different specialists with no results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e34-year-old female (J.C.):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic allergic rhinitis — itchy stuffy runny nose, itchy eyes, aversion to wind since childhood; worse in mornings and allergy seasons; BP 125\/85 mmHg, HR 78 bpm; pink tongue with thin white coating; moderate slightly slippery pulse; Lung qi deficiency with underlying Kidney and Spleen deficiencies. Magnolia Clear Sinus. Result: 70% decrease in allergy symptoms; able to wake up with clear nasal passage; Santa Ana winds still trigger symptoms but Magnolia Clear Sinus keeps it under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e35-year-old male (I.L.):\u003c\/b\u003e Seasonal allergies — sinus congestion and orbital pain for 2 months; wind-cold invasion. Magnolia Clear Sinus 3 capsules 3x\/day for 5 days. Result: mild relief after 5 days; complete resolution after 1 week; condition did not return in the 3 months following completion of the herbal regimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e59-year-old female (H.M.):\u003c\/b\u003e Seasonal nasal allergies, rhinitis, stuffy sinuses, profuse clear nasal mucus; allergic to mold and mildew. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e + Magnolia Clear Sinus. Result after 10 days: relief achieved — patient would usually battle symptoms for months and require antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinusitis and rhinitis with yellow purulent discharge from damp-heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibacterial function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cold-type respiratory disorders | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory infection with yellow post-nasal discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for post-nasal drip and damp phlegm in the lung | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm with Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx-detox-heavy-metals-chemicals-drugs-environmental-toxins-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for nasal symptoms from environmental poisoning | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac-acute-headache-migraine-sinus-pain-relief-tcm\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus congestion with sinus headache | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune +\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance immunity against allergies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – to strengthen overall constitution | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support-inflammation\"\u003eImmune Support \u0026amp; Inflammation Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229568721007,"sku":null,"price":30.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/MagnoliaClearSinus.jpg?v=1781564636"},{"product_id":"cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm","title":"Cordyceps 3 – TCM Herbal Formula for Kidney Disorders, Immune Support, Respiratory Health \u0026 Reproductive Function","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCordyceps 3™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula with Cordyceps, Astragalus, and Ginseng — tonifies Kidney yang and augments Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); tonifies Lung; tonifies qi; improves kidney and ear functions; increases sperm count and motility; enhances energy and basal metabolism; prevents and treats elevated cholesterol; prevents and treats respiratory disorders; stimulates the immune system; anti-cancer; anti-aging; safe for long-term use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Use with caution in the presence of an exterior pathogen, excess internal heat or dampness, and with infectious or inflammatory diseases. Some patients may notice headache and irritability due to the warm tonic properties — if so, reduce to 1–2 capsules three times daily.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eKidney disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e nephritis, glomerulonephritis, nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microalbuminuria, proteinuria, and compromised kidney functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSexual and reproductive disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e low sperm count, poor sperm motility, insufficient sex hormones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMetabolic disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e fatigue, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRespiratory disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e asthma, tracheitis, prevention of infection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eImmune disorders:\u003c\/b\u003e chronic, compromised, and\/or low immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Cordyceps 3 tonifies the Lung, the Spleen, and the Kidney. In TCM, Lung imbalance corresponds to respiratory and immune disorders; Spleen imbalance refers to metabolic disorders; and Kidney imbalance is related to renal disorders as well as sexual and reproductive disorders. The combination of Dong Chong Xia Cao, Huang Qi, and Ren Shen represents three of the most precious herbs in the Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia — together they have a wide spectrum of beneficial effects including increasing energy, strengthening the overall constitution, and improving well-being. Cordyceps 3 is also an antiaging tonic to ensure optimal health and can be taken safely on a long-term basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Cordyceps 3 is most effective when used long-term for prevention of cardiovascular, reproductive, and respiratory disorders, and is one of the best formulas to stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. Take continuously for at least 4–6 months for maximum effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDong Chong Xia Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Cordyceps Sinensis): tonifies both Lung and Kidney; bronchodilating; antibiotic; asthma — regulates bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cell function via immunomodulatory agents; stimulates secretion of adrenal gland hormones; hyperlipidemia — 273 patients: marked decrease in LDL and triglycerides, increase in HDL; 204 patients: effective in lowering LDL; increases sperm count and sperm motility; 197 patients with sexual disorders — 64.15% effective rate at 40 days; 656 patients with chronic respiratory tract disorders — good success at 40 days; 43 patients with allergic rhinitis — 93% effective rate; 109 patients with chronic tracheitis — 84.4% effective rate; 18 patients with nephritis and proteinuria — protein in urine reduced from 4.3g to 1.32g in 30 days; 117 patients with compromised kidney function — good results; 23 patients with tinnitus — significant improvement at 4 weeks; cytotoxic — dose-dependent inhibitory effect on breast cancer, melanoma, leukemia, hepatocellular carcinoma, and oral squamous cancer cells; enhances macrophage phagocytic activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Astragali): tonifies qi; nephroprotective — reduces fasting blood glucose and albuminuria, reverses glomerular hyperfiltration, ameliorates early diabetic nephropathy; 20 patients with nephritis — improvement in 16; 56 patients with chronic glomerulonephritis — 61.7% effective rate; elevates basal metabolic rate and cAMP; immunostimulant — WBC↑; 115 leucopenic patients — obvious rise in WBC count; respiratory prevention — 94% effectiveness in 100 children; 41 patients with asthma — 85.4% improvement; antihyperglycemic — increases insulin release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eRen Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng \/ Panax Ginseng): tonifies qi; calms \u003ci\u003eshen\u003c\/i\u003e (spirit); improves memory and learning; stimulates pituitary — increases ACTH secretion, stimulates adrenal glands; gonadotropin secretion↑ — increases sperm production in males; 24 patients with low sperm count — sperm count increased in 70%, sperm motility increased in 67%; treats atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension; lowers triglycerides and blood cholesterol; ginsenoside Rc — enhances glucose uptake via AMPK and p38 MAPK activation; 52 cancer patients with leukopenia from chemotherapy — able to complete entire course without bone marrow suppression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eNephroprotective \/ kidney\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao (proteinuria↓, kidney function↑); Huang Qi (albuminuria↓, glomerular hyperfiltration↓, diabetic nephropathy, microalbuminuria, glomerulonephritis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSperm count \/ reproductive\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao (sperm count↑, sperm motility↑, 64.15% effective rate); Ren Shen (gonadotropin↑, sperm count↑ 70%, sperm motility↑ 67%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eEnergy \/ metabolism\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (basal metabolic rate↑, cAMP↑); Ren Shen (CNS↑, mental and physical performance↑); Dong Chong Xia Cao (adrenal hormones↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHypolipidemic\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao (LDL↓, triglycerides↓, HDL↑); Ren Shen (cholesterol↓, triglycerides↓, atherosclerosis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHypoglycemic\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (insulin release↑, blood glucose↓); Ren Shen (blood glucose↓, ginsenoside Rc, AMPK, p38 MAPK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRespiratory\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao (bronchodilating, antibiotic, asthma, tracheitis, allergic rhinitis); Huang Qi (respiratory prevention, asthma↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eImmunostimulant \/ anti-cancer\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao (cytotoxic, macrophage↑, cancer cell inhibition); Huang Qi (WBC↑, immune deficiency reversal); Ren Shen (chemotherapy support, leukopenia reversal, 52 patients)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eEndocrine regulation\u003c\/b\u003e — Ren Shen (ACTH↑, adrenal↑); Dong Chong Xia Cao (adrenal gland hormones↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Kidney yang; augments Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) — treats impotence, spermatorrhea, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, tinnitus, forgetfulness, early aging (Dong Chong Xia Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Lung; stops bleeding; dissolves phlegm — treats chronic cough, respiratory infections, asthma (Dong Chong Xia Cao, Huang Qi, Ren Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies qi; strengthens Spleen; improves digestion and metabolism (Huang Qi, Ren Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Calms \u003ci\u003eshen\u003c\/i\u003e (spirit); improves mental function and memory (Ren Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Safe for long-term use — take continuously for at least 4–6 months for maximum effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonify yin, yang, qi, and blood — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Cancer undergoing chemotherapy or radiation — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Cancer unable to receive chemo\/radiation due to weakness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ca-support-tcm-herbal-cancer-support-immune-vitality\"\u003eCA Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Kidney disorders — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-dtx-chronic-kidney-disease-nephritis-tcm\"\u003eKidney DTX\u003c\/a\u003e. Kidney yin deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e. Kidney yang deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e. Dry\/brittle\/gray hair — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance immune system — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e. Chronic cough or asthma — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough with unknown etiology — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Tinnitus — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e. Adrenal insufficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adrenal-plus-adrenal-fatigue-burnout-low-energy-tcm\"\u003eAdrenal+\u003c\/a\u003e. Impotence and reproductive disorders in men — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality-low-libido-erectile-dysfunction-sexual-performance-tcm\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e. Lack of libido in women — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality-low-libido-erectile-dysfunction-sexual-performance-tcm\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e. Male infertility, low sperm count, poor sperm quality — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vital-essence-male-infertility-low-sperm-count-motility-tcm\"\u003eVital Essence\u003c\/a\u003e. Female infertility — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-female-infertility-menstrual-regulation-fertility-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phases 1–4)\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst or dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Anemia — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schisandra-zzz-insomnia-disturbed-sleep-anxiety-poor-memory-postpartum-depression-tcm\"\u003eSchisandra ZZZ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Include more nuts and seeds such as walnuts and pine nuts in the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleep by 10:00 p.m. — in TCM, 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. is when yin shifts to yang; it is crucial for the body to be at rest during this time for optimal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJ.L., 36-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Fatigue from long work hours, cold sensation, low sperm mobility; Lung and Kidney yin deficiencies. Cordyceps 3 for 6 months. Result: improved energy, less fatigue; continuing to improve sperm mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eS.W., 61-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Fatigue, weak sensation of the lungs, sighing, easy sweating, low back pain, frequent colds, immune system disorders; chronic fatigue syndrome; Lung and Kidney qi deficiencies. Cordyceps 3 + Ba Wei Di Huang Wan for 3 months. Result: shorter duration of fatigue each day, improved sleep, lungs felt great, stronger emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eD.D., 72-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Shortness of breath, cough with frothy clear white sputum; diabetic, post-stroke, heart function 77%, creatinine 1.8 mg\/dL; COPD; Kidney not grasping qi, Lung and Spleen qi deficiencies with phlegm accumulation. Cordyceps 3 + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e + Circulation (SJ) + Neuro Plus. Result: gradually improved, getting stronger each week over ~3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – constitutional tonic for qi, blood, yin, and yang | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e – for immune enhancement | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-dtx-chronic-kidney-disease-nephritis-tcm\"\u003eKidney DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for kidney disorders | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yang deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality-low-libido-erectile-dysfunction-sexual-performance-tcm\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e – for impotence and low libido | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vital-essence-male-infertility-low-sperm-count-motility-tcm\"\u003eVital Essence\u003c\/a\u003e – for male infertility and low sperm count | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adrenal-plus-adrenal-fatigue-burnout-low-energy-tcm\"\u003eAdrenal+\u003c\/a\u003e – for adrenal insufficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for cancer undergoing chemotherapy or radiation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ca-support-tcm-herbal-cancer-support-immune-vitality\"\u003eCA Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for cancer unable to receive chemo\/radiation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for tinnitus and Kidney yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst or dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e – for dry, brittle, or gray hair | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic asthma and COPD | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vibrant-fatigue-low-energy-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mental-physical-performance-tcm\"\u003eVibrant\u003c\/a\u003e – for fatigue and low energy | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kidney-urinary-health\"\u003eKidney \u0026amp; Urinary Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53323132993647,"sku":null,"price":40.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/Cordyceps3.jpg?v=1782157952"},{"product_id":"nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm","title":"Nourish (Fluids) – TCM Yin Tonic for Dryness, Dry Cough, Thirst, Sjögren’s Syndrome \u0026 Chemotherapy Support","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNourish (Fluids)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for chronic consumptive disorders characterized by dryness and body fluids deficiency — thirst, dry mouth, post-infective cough, non-productive cough, chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, non-specific pneumonia, smoking-related complications, oral lesions, nausea, vomiting, stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, constipation and dry stools, Sjögren’s syndrome (dry eyes and mouth), dryness and thirst from chemotherapy and radiation, and antibiotic-related side effects — nourishes Lung and Stomach yin; replenishes body fluids; harmonizes the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; antitussive; expectorant; antiulcer; hepatoprotective; regulates endocrine system.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated in cases of excess heat or dampness. Do NOT take this formula alone when there is an active infection or inflammation — another formula is needed to treat the infection\/inflammation concurrently. Patients with chronic consumptive diseases (cancer, chronic lung or stomach disorders) should receive concurrent treatments to eliminate the cause and replenish the fluids.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM pathophysiology:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic or consumptive disorders are characterized by weakness, dryness, and lack of elasticity of the tissues — diagnosed in TCM as “dryness” with “body fluids deficiency.” Such deficiencies often occur as a result of overwork, over-exhaustion, chronic illness, dietary imbalances, and chronic exposure to environmental toxins. The purpose of this formula is to strengthen the body, moisten dryness, replenish body fluids, and restore the body to optimal health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eThirst and dryness\u003c\/b\u003e due to Lung and Stomach yin deficiencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eChronic consumptive disorders\u003c\/b\u003e with dryness and body fluids deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eLung disorders\u003c\/b\u003e with chronic consumptive characteristics: post-infective cough, chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, non-specific pneumonia, and smoking-related complications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eStomach disorders\u003c\/b\u003e with chronic consumptive characteristics: oral lesions, thirst, dryness of the mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, constipation, and dry stools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCancer:\u003c\/b\u003e dryness and thirst associated with chemotherapy and radiation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibiotic-related side effects\u003c\/b\u003e such as dryness, thirst, and weakness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSjögren’s syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e with dry eyes and mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Also beneficial in: bronchial asthma, pneumonia, laryngopharyngitis, hoarse voice, whooping cough, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis — when characterized by yin and\/or body fluid deficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMai Dong\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Ophiopogonis): chief herb — enters the Lung and Stomach to quickly replenish yin, relieve thirst, and moisten dryness; clinical study: daily use in 100 geriatric patients associated with significant improvement in overall health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTian Dong\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Asparagi): chief herb — enters the Lung and Stomach to quickly replenish yin, relieve thirst, and moisten dryness; clinical: effective in supporting\/treating 42 patients with breast cancer and malignant lymphoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBei Sha Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Glehniae): assists chief herbs to nourish yin and replenish body fluids to relieve dryness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNan Sha Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Adenophorae): assists chief herbs to nourish yin and replenish body fluids to relieve dryness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai He\u003c\/b\u003e (Bulbus Lilii): assists chief herbs to nourish yin and replenish body fluids; marked antitussive and expectorant effects; clinical applications: chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, non-specific pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, smoking complications, atrophic gastritis; adaptogenic — improves both mental and physical health and performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXi Yang Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii \/ American Ginseng): nourishes both yin and qi; relieves fatigue and weakness associated with yin deficiency; slightly cool in property — clears deficiency heat symptoms; adaptogenic — improves mental and physical health and performance; clinical study: significant reduction of chemotherapy and radiation side effects including dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Gan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle): marked antitussive and expectorant effects; antiulcer — inhibits gastric acid secretion, binds and deactivates gastric acid, promotes recovery from ulceration; clinical: peptic ulcer and intestinal spasms; hepatoprotective — increases cytochrome P450 in liver; glycyrrhizin: 77% effectiveness in treating 30 patients with hepatitis B; endocrine — stimulates production of adrenocortical hormones; 8 of 9 patients with declining pituitary function treated successfully; increases body weight, muscle strength, and physical endurance; harmonizes the formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGeng Mi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Oryzae): harmonizes the formula; tonifies the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae): harmonizes the formula; tonifies the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive \/ expectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai He + Zhi Gan Cao (marked antitussive and expectorant effects; chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis, non-specific pneumonia, smoking complications)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiulcer \/ GI\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi Gan Cao (inhibits gastric acid secretion; promotes ulcer recovery; peptic ulcer and intestinal spasms); Bai He (atrophic gastritis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHepatoprotective\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi Gan Cao (cytochrome P450↑; glycyrrhizin: 30 patients hepatitis B — 77% effective; liver cell regeneration↑; cirrhosis and necrosis risk↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eEndocrine \/ hormonal\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi Gan Cao (adrenocortical hormones↑; prolongs cortisone effect; balances water and electrolyte levels; 8\/9 patients declining pituitary function treated successfully)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGeneral tonic \/ adaptogenic\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi Gan Cao (body weight↑, muscle strength↑, physical endurance↑); Xi Yang Shen (adaptogenic; mental and physical performance↑); Bai He (adaptogenic); Mai Dong (100 geriatric patients: significant improvement in overall health)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCancer \/ chemotherapy support\u003c\/b\u003e — Tian Dong (42 patients with breast cancer and malignant lymphoma); Xi Yang Shen (significant reduction of dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting from chemotherapy and radiation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes Lung and Stomach yin; replenishes body fluids; relieves thirst and moistens dryness (Mai Dong, Tian Dong, Bei Sha Shen, Nan Sha Shen, Bai He)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes yin and qi; relieves fatigue and weakness; clears deficiency heat (Xi Yang Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes the formula; tonifies the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e (Geng Mi, Da Zao, Zhi Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily. For maximum effect, take on an empty stomach with one tall glass of warm water and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic respiratory disorder — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e. Stomach or duodenal ulcer — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-acid-reflux-gastric-ulcer-duodenal-ulcer-gastritis-h-pylori-tcm\"\u003eGI Care\u003c\/a\u003e. Chronic constipation or constipation due to dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-deficient-chronic-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e. Diabetes — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/equilibrium-diabetes-mellitus-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-tcm\"\u003eEquilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e. Hepatitis — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-dtx-liver-detox-hepatitis-elevated-enzymes-tcm\"\u003eLiver DTX\u003c\/a\u003e. Hair loss — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e. Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue after chemotherapy and radiation — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Terminal stage cancer — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ca-support-tcm-herbal-cancer-support-immune-vitality\"\u003eCA Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Qi, blood, yin, and yang deficiencies — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess fire or fever — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Sjögren’s syndrome with swollen glands — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e. Menopause with yin-deficient heat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Kidney yin deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e. Vaginal dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Increase intake of foods that nourish yin and moisten dryness: Mexican yam, yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, rutabaga, and millet. Decrease intake of warm and hot natured foods that damage qi and yin: stimulants (coffee, alcohol, energy drinks); spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, wasabi); warm-natured tropical fruits (mango and durian) — both are heating in TCM and can deplete yin and body fluids with regular consumption. Avoid food and drinks with artificial coloring and processed meats containing nitrites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Thirst: drink bok choy and cucumber juice. Thirst, irritability, and sore throat: drink fresh raw watercress juice. Yin and blood deficiencies: eat steamed chicken eggs. Clear heat: eat lightly steamed broccoli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Engage in regular exercise. Avoid stress whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eM.M., 65-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic dry cough; thirst, dryness, constipation, poor appetite; tendency to overwork; Kidney yin deficiency and Liver blood deficiency. Nourish (Fluids). Result: improvement in digestion and breathing; additional improvements in gum health, urinary stream, and mental focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eC.R., 56-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Hot flashes; difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, anxiety and depression; Kidney yin-deficient heat. Nourish (Fluids) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: dry mouth and thirst completely resolved; less heat sensation and decreased anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJ.N., 59-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic dry hacking cough; shortness of breath; dry hair and nails; Lung and Kidney qi and yin deficiencies. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e + Nourish (Fluids). Result: cough became looser and not as painful; able to cough up a little sputum; improvement in hair and nails also noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic respiratory disorder | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-acid-reflux-gastric-ulcer-duodenal-ulcer-gastritis-h-pylori-tcm\"\u003eGI Care\u003c\/a\u003e – for stomach or duodenal ulcer | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-deficient-chronic-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic constipation or dryness-related constipation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/equilibrium-diabetes-mellitus-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-tcm\"\u003eEquilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e – for diabetes | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-dtx-liver-detox-hepatitis-elevated-enzymes-tcm\"\u003eLiver DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for hepatitis | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e – for hair loss | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for chemotherapy and radiation side effects | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ca-support-tcm-herbal-cancer-support-immune-vitality\"\u003eCA Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for terminal stage cancer | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi, blood, yin, and yang deficiencies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess fire or fever | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for Sjögren’s syndrome with swollen glands | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Sjögren’s syndrome with swollen glands | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for menopause with yin-deficient heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm\"\u003eNourish\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e – for vaginal dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kidney-urinary-health\"\u003eKidney \u0026amp; Urinary Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412056399983,"sku":null,"price":40.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/NourishFluids_20adf266-8c79-4ca4-abfd-0911aab582ed.jpg?v=1782675744"},{"product_id":"pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm","title":"Pinellia XPT – TCM Formula for Lung Infection, Yellow Phlegm, Cough, Dyspnea, Post-Nasal Drip \u0026 Chest Congestion","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePinellia XPT™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM expectorant formula for the secondary stage of lung infection — internal stagnation of phlegm and fire with impaired descending function of Lung qi — profuse yellow or green sputum, cough and dyspnea from pneumonia or bronchitis, chest congestion and fullness, post-nasal drip — clears Lung heat; regulates Lung qi; lowers adverse rising qi and relieves cough; transforms phlegm; expectorant; antitussive; antibiotic; anti-inflammatory.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Designed for the secondary stage of respiratory infections with chest congestion and profuse yellow phlegm — NOT suitable for the initial stage of wind-heat or wind-cold. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Not recommended for long-term use — discontinue when the desired effects are achieved. Some patients may experience stomach discomfort — if so, reduce the dosage or take with food.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM pathophysiology:\u003c\/b\u003e Phlegm and sputum are secretions and discharge of the respiratory tract associated with infection and inflammation. Phlegm contains mucus with bacteria, debris, and inflammatory cells. When phlegm is expectorated via cough, it is called sputum. The presence of phlegm and sputum interferes with normal lung functions and should be expelled via coughing or use of herbs. In the secondary stage of lung infection, superficial symptoms are no longer present — instead there is internal stagnation of phlegm and fire, which interferes with the descending function of Lung qi, causing cough and profuse yellow or green sputum as the predominant symptoms. Western medicine has only one approved expectorant — guaifenesin (Robitussin, Triaminic) — which is relatively safe but limited in potency. Many herbs are extremely effective to stop the production, loosen the viscosity, and facilitate the elimination of phlegm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eProfuse yellow or green sputum\u003c\/b\u003e from infection and\/or inflammation of the respiratory tract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCough and dyspnea\u003c\/b\u003e from pneumonia or bronchitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eChest congestion and fullness\u003c\/b\u003e from respiratory disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003ePost-nasal drip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDan Nan Xing\u003c\/b\u003e (Arisaema cum Bile \/ Bile-Processed Arisaema): strong effect to treat blockage due to fire and phlegm; expectorant — increases secretion of mucus in the respiratory tract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae \/ Scutellaria Root): drains Lung fire; transforms phlegm; significant and potent anti-inflammatory — inhibits nitric oxide (NO), inducible NOS (iNOS), COX-2, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and pro-inflammatory cytokines; broad antimicrobial — effective against \u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/i\u003e, beta-hemolytic streptococcus, \u003ci\u003eDiplococcus pneumoniae\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBordetella pertussis\u003c\/i\u003e, influenza viruses; baicalin potentiates standard antibiotics (ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, cefotaxime) — restores effectiveness against beta-lactam-resistant \u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/i\u003e and MRSA; antiviral — suppresses replication of influenza A and B viruses; baicalein and wogonin boost innate antiviral immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eTing Li Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Descurainiae \/ Descurainia Seed): drains Lung fire; transforms phlegm; clinical: herbal formula with Ting Li Zi showed good effect in treating 30 children with cough and dyspnea from bronchitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis \/ Platycodon Root): drains Lung fire; marked antitussive and expectorant effects — suppresses and relieves cough; anti-inflammatory — decreases capillary permeability and suppresses sensitivity from allergic reactions; clinical: 10 patients with pulmonary abscesses treated with satisfactory results using Jie Geng and Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eKu Xing Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Armeniacae Amarum \/ Bitter Apricot Seed): eliminates phlegm; reverses rebellious Lung qi; remarkable antitussive effect — mechanism attributed to inhibition of the respiratory reflex in the brain; clinical: Ban Xia + Ku Xing Ren showed good effect in treating cough in 119 patients (82 marked effect, 28 moderate effect, 6 no effect)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBan Xia\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Pinelliae \/ Pinellia Rhizome): strong and prolonged antitussive effects — duration of action approximately 5 hours; antiasthmatic — combined with Chen Pi, inhibits eosinophil infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness by suppressing CCR3+ and Th2 cytokines; antimicrobial — pinelloside inhibits growth of \u003ci\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAspergillus niger\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChen Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae \/ Tangerine Peel): regulates Lung qi; relieves chest congestion and fullness; decreases permeability of blood vessels; reduces inflammation from allergy; antiasthmatic (combined with Ban Xia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Shi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus \/ Immature Bitter Orange): regulates Lung qi; relieves chest congestion and fullness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhu Ru\u003c\/b\u003e (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia \/ Bamboo Shavings): clears phlegm-heat; expels sputum; relieves stifling sensation in the chest; antimicrobial — inhibits \u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus albus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSalmonella typhi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria \/ Poria Cocos): strengthens the Spleen; dispels phlegm through urination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eYi Yi Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Coicis \/ Coix Seed): strengthens the Spleen; dispels phlegm through urination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDong Gua Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Semen Benincasae \/ Winter Melon Seed): strengthens the Spleen; dispels phlegm through urination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae \/ Chinese Red Date): harmonizes the Stomach; moderates the strong properties of Dan Nan Xing and Ting Li Zi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Dan Nan Xing (increases mucus secretion in respiratory tract); Jie Geng (marked expectorant); Ban Xia (strong and prolonged antitussive ~5 hours); clinical: Ban Xia + Ku Xing Ren — 119 patients cough (82 marked, 28 moderate, 6 no effect); Ting Li Zi formula — 30 children cough and dyspnea from bronchitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive\u003c\/b\u003e — Ban Xia (strong and prolonged ~5 hours); Jie Geng (marked antitussive); Ku Xing Ren (remarkable — inhibits respiratory reflex in brain)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiasthmatic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ban Xia + Chen Pi (inhibits eosinophil infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness; suppresses CCR3+ and Th2 cytokines)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (NO↓, iNOS↓, COX-2↓, PGE2↓, pro-inflammatory cytokines↓); Chen Pi (capillary permeability↓; allergy inflammation↓); Jie Geng (capillary permeability↓; allergic sensitivity↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibiotic \/ antimicrobial\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (broad spectrum: \u003ci\u003eS. aureus\u003c\/i\u003e, streptococcus, \u003ci\u003eDiplococcus pneumoniae\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBordetella pertussis\u003c\/i\u003e, influenza; baicalin potentiates beta-lactam antibiotics against MRSA); Ban Xia \/ pinelloside (\u003ci\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eS. aureus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAspergillus niger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/i\u003e); Zhu Ru (\u003ci\u003eStaphylococcus albus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalmonella typhi\u003c\/i\u003e); clinical: pulmonary abscess — 10 patients satisfactory results (Jie Geng + Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin (suppresses influenza A and B replication; baicalein and wogonin boost innate antiviral immunity; stimulates cytokine production in human leukocytes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Clears Lung heat; drains Lung fire; transforms phlegm (Dan Nan Xing, Huang Qin, Ting Li Zi, Jie Geng, Zhu Ru)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates Lung qi; relieves chest congestion and fullness (Chen Pi, Zhi Shi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Lowers adverse rising qi; relieves cough; eliminates phlegm (Ku Xing Ren, Ban Xia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens the Spleen; dispels phlegm through urination (Fu Ling, Yi Yi Ren, Dong Gua Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes the Stomach; moderates strong herbs (Da Zao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–6 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Discontinue when the desired effects are achieved — not for long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Underlying damp and phlegm due to Spleen qi deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Infection with fever, chest congestion, and dyspnea from Lung heat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Cough — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. High fever — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance overall antibiotic effect — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Enhance overall antiviral effect — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Sinus infection with yellow nasal discharge — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Tonsillitis with swollen throat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Wind-heat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Build immune system and prevent bacterial or viral infections (after cold\/flu symptoms subside) — take \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid foods that are greasy or spicy — they create more dampness and heat. To avoid infection, a diet high in garlic, onions, and water is recommended. Adequate intake of vitamin C is important — greatly consumed by white blood cells when fighting infections. Avoid smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, alcohol, seafood, and phlegm-producing foods (sweets, dairy products, heavy or greasy foods). Eat plenty of foods containing vitamins A and C — strengthen lung tissue and improve resistance to infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease) — Cough with Yellow Sputum:\u003c\/b\u003e Drink daikon and water chestnut juice with honey — relieves cough with yellow sputum. Drink apple juice — helps thin and clear yellow phlegm. For chest congestion and cough with mucus: inhale the aroma of a freshly cut onion for 30 minutes; apply a warm onion poultice to the chest to loosen phlegm and relieve congestion. Avoid all phlegm-producing and heat-generating foods during recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Encourage patients to expel sputum so the airway can be cleared to facilitate normal respiration and relieve chest congestion. Install an air purifier at home for recurrent respiratory disorders. Use a humidifier to increase moisture in the air, hydrate the mucous membranes of the nose and lungs, and increase resistance to infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e59-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Copious congestion, chest tightness, and yellow-greenish phlegm; heat in the Lung with phlegm congestion. Pinellia XPT. Result: phlegm resolved; chest tightness and pain resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e59-year-old male physician:\u003c\/b\u003e Extreme fever (over 104°F), extreme difficulty breathing, chest pain, shortness of breath aggravated by exertion, unsteady walk, dizziness, inability to speak more than one word per breath; pale tongue with red tip and body; rapid superficial pulse; phlegm heat in the Lung. Pinellia XPT 6 caps 4x daily + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e 6 caps 4x daily + Combivent (albuterol\/ipratropium) + aspirin + homeopathics. Result: definite response to herbs — respiration became much easier; energy level and vitality enhanced; cough no longer productive. Practitioner commented: “While all protocols employed resulted in benefit — it is without question that the herbal formulas generated imminent benefit and long-term recuperation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eD.C., 50-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Common cold with cough, chest congestion, difficult-to-expectorate phlegm, slight fever; red tongue with yellow coating; rapid slippery pulse; Lung heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e + Pinellia XPT. Result at 3 days: heat relieved; phlegm cleared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for underlying damp and phlegm due to Spleen qi deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for infection with fever, chest congestion, and dyspnea from Lung heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cough | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for high fever | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibiotic effect | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr-antiviral-cold-flu-herpes-hepatitis-tcm\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral effect | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus infection with yellow nasal discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e – for tonsillitis with swollen throat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for wind-heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e – to build the immune system and prevent bacterial or viral infections | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412114301039,"sku":null,"price":33.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/PinelliaXPT.jpg?v=1782677974"},{"product_id":"respitrol-deficient-chronic-asthma-lung-deficiency-tcm","title":"Respitrol (Deficient) – TCM Formula for Chronic Asthma, COPD, Wheezing \u0026 Lung Deficiency","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRespitrol (Deficient)™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for chronic asthma, COPD, respiratory allergies, occupational and environmental lung diseases — bronchodilating, antitussive, and expectorant herbs that tonify Lung and Kidney to relieve wheezing, dyspnea, and frail cough\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Contains Dang Gui which invigorates blood — use with caution or avoid with Coumadin (warfarin) or anticoagulant\/antiplatelet therapy due to higher risk of bleeding and bruising. Do NOT take during the acute stage of any respiratory disorder — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e first, then transition to Respitrol (Deficient) during remission. Patients with severe or acute asthma attacks may need additional herbal or drug treatment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eChronic and deficient respiratory diseases:\u003c\/b\u003e asthma, respiratory allergies, occupational lung diseases, environmental lung diseases, COPD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Chronic respiratory disorders with compromised breathing functions and damaged lung structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Deficiency signs and symptoms: shortness of breath with difficult inhalation but normal exhalation; wheezing and shortness of breath worse with physical exertion; snoring sounds in the throat from phlegm accumulation; low-pitched rhonchi; audible wheezes; frail cough with sputum; dry throat; aversion to wind; spontaneous sweating; red cheeks; red tongue with scanty coating; thready rapid pulse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Lung deficiency with Kidney not grasping qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e for acute respiratory disorders. When the condition stabilizes, transition to Respitrol (Deficient) and\/or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e during remission to strengthen the underlying constitution and reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY HERB-LEVEL CLINICAL DATA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDong Chong Xia Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Cordyceps): warms Kidney yang; restores Kidney’s ability to grasp qi downward; dilates and relaxes bronchial muscles; 656 chronic tracheitis patients treated with good results; 93% effective rate in 43 allergic rhinitis patients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eKu Xing Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Bitter Apricot Seed): directs Lung qi downward; eliminates phlegm; relieves cough and wheezing; antiasthmatic; 96.8% effective in 124 chronic tracheitis patients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Su Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Perilla Seed): directs Lung qi downward; eliminates phlegm; relieves cough and wheezing; 40 chronic stubborn cough patients: 62.5% marked improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Wei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Schisandra): astringent — prevents leakage of Lung qi; stimulates lungs to increase rate and depth of respiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHou Po\u003c\/b\u003e (Magnolia Bark): regulates qi; relieves chest congestion; antiasthmatic by relieving muscle spasms and inhibiting smooth muscle contraction in trachea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Dong Quai): nourishes blood; alleviates bronchospasm to treat wheezing and dyspnea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Gan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Honey-Fried Licorice): harmonizes formula; anti-inflammatory; antitussive and expectorant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiasthmatic \/ bronchodilating\u003c\/b\u003e — Dong Chong Xia Cao, Ku Xing Ren, Hou Po, Dang Gui, Zi Su Ye, Wu Wei Zi, Chen Pi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive\u003c\/b\u003e — Ku Xing Ren, Zhi Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Jie Zi, Zhi Gan Cao, Chen Pi, Zao Jiao Ci\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory \/ antiallergic\u003c\/b\u003e — Zhi Gan Cao, Zi Su Ye, Chen Pi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Relieves wheezing; arrests cough (Ku Xing Ren, Zi Su Zi, Zi Wan, Jie Zi, Ting Li Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates phlegm (Chen Pi, Zao Jiao Ci, Lai Fu Zi, Jie Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies the Lung and Kidney (Wu Wei Zi, Dong Chong Xia Cao, Rou Gui)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates qi; relieves chest congestion (Hou Po, Chai Hu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. May be taken continuously long-term for maintenance and prevention of asthma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintenance and prevention — use with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. Coughing — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst, dry mouth, and throat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Immune enhancement — take with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e. Respiratory infection with sore throat, fever, headache — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Cold-type respiratory disorders — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e. Allergies with clear discharge — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Allergies with yellow discharge — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Deficiency of qi, blood, yin, or yang — combine \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e with Respitrol (Deficient) as preventative during remission. Kidney yang deficiency — combine \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e with Respitrol (Deficient). Underlying damp and phlegm — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Beneficial foods: apricot kernels, almonds, walnuts, basil, carrots, pumpkins, winter melon, sunflower seeds, loofah, squash, figs, and daikon. For acute relief: white radish with maltose and water for 20 minutes, or white radish with honey for 30 minutes — relieves cough. Eat unpeeled oranges roasted until peel blackens daily for 7 days for asthma. Steam winter melon with molasses and eat daily for 7 days for asthma. Drink fig juice diluted in lukewarm water daily for asthma. Eliminate allergy foods (milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, nuts, sulfites) that can trigger asthma attacks. Eliminate cold and raw foods and beverages that constrict bronchial tubes and cause spasms. Avoid mucus-producing foods: sugar, fried and greasy foods, dairy, cheese, food additives, MSG, metabisulfite, white flour, and junk food. Avoid shellfish, dairy, watermelon, bananas, mung beans, salty foods, and ice cream (asthma). Increase intake of onion, garlic, and low-spicy foods — avoid raw and greasy foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain a stable temperature environment — avoid sudden extremes of heat, cold, humidity, and dryness. Alternate hot and cold water in the shower to desensitize the body to temperature changes. Balance exercise and rest. Change vacuum and central heating filters frequently — use an air purifier; replace carpets with hard surface floors; use bleach to kill mold and fungus; reduce exposure to animal dander and allergens. Avoid cigarettes, secondhand smoke, air pollution, dust, mold, fur, animal dander, chemicals, and artificial fragrances (emphysema). During an acute attack without an inhaler: two cups of coffee, hot cocoa, or chocolate bars (caffeine has a similar effect to theophylline). Drink lemon juice with honey to relieve cough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e41-year-old female (J.D.):\u003c\/b\u003e Asthma, allergies, phlegm in lungs; stress, weight gain, fatigue. Respitrol (Deficient) taken inconsistently over 3 months. Result: allergies improved, lungs clearer, energy increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e74-year-old female (S.F.):\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic breathing difficulty worse with exertion; dry wheezing; hoarse throat; no phlegm. Respitrol (Deficient) 3 capsules 3x\/day. Result after 2 weeks: able to stop using oxygen tank during the day; deeper and easier breaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e72-year-old male (D.D.):\u003c\/b\u003e Shortness of breath and cough with frothy clear white sputum; COPD. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e + Respitrol (Deficient) + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circulation-sj-blood-stasis-cardiovascular-chronic-pain-tcm\"\u003eCirculation (SJ)\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neuro-plus-alzheimers-dementia-parkinsons-stroke-tcm\"\u003eNeuro Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: gradually improved over approximately 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – for maintenance and prevention of asthma attacks | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cf-cough-phlegm-chest-congestion-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (CF)\u003c\/a\u003e – for coughing | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for heat-type respiratory disorders | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for cold-type respiratory disorders | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e – for ear, nose, and throat infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst, dry mouth, and throat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/immune-plus-immune-booster-astragalus-ganoderma-cordyceps-tcm\"\u003eImmune+\u003c\/a\u003e – for immune enhancement | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex-cold-flu-sore-throat-herpes-tcm\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory infection with sore throat or fever | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for allergies with clear discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for allergies with yellow discharge | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi, blood, yin, or yang deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yang-kidney-yang-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yang)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yang deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for underlying damp and phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? 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