{"product_id":"herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm","title":"Herbal ENT – TCM Herbal Antibiotic for Ear, Nose, Throat \u0026 Sinus Infections","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHerbal ENT™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal antibiotic formula — antibacterial, antiviral, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory — for ear, nose, throat, and lung infections and inflammations; clears heat in the head and upper jiao; eliminates toxins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Use with caution in patients with loose stools or diarrhea caused by Spleen qi deficiency — take after meals if you have a weak digestive system. Use with caution in cases of yang and qi deficiencies. If no improvement after 7 days, modification of treatment may be necessary. Patients with encephalitis or meningitis should go to the emergency room immediately — warning signs include fever, headache, stiff neck, sore throat, vomiting, and mental confusion with extreme neck stiffness and immobility when trying to lower the chin to the chest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eEar infection:\u003c\/b\u003e suppurative otitis media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eNose infection:\u003c\/b\u003e sinus infection, sinusitis, and rhinitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eThroat infection:\u003c\/b\u003e infectious parotitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, strep throat, severe sore throat, bad breath, and mouth ulcers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eOther infections:\u003c\/b\u003e infectious mononucleosis, erysipelas, and sores and ulcerations in the oral cavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Infection of the head is relatively common as the openings in the head (ear, nose, and throat) directly connect the body to the outside world and are often the first places affected by micro-organisms. Optimal treatment requires agents to kill the micro-organisms and preventative agents that block the spread of infection. Herbal ENT is designed to treat wind, heat, and toxin invasion to the head region, leading to symptoms such as severe sore throat, redness and swelling of the face and head, difficulties opening the eyes, swollen glands, ear infection, and thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e There is no evidence that heat-clearing herbs cause secondary infections (as is the case with antibiotic drugs). However, those with recurrent infections should take acidophilus prophylactically, especially with a history of repeated antibiotic drug use. Herbal ENT is stronger than Lonicera Complex in the treatment of wind-heat invasion — use when there is severe sore throat accompanied by other wind-heat symptoms. Multiple herbs used together increase the antibiotic effect more than tenfold compared to single herbs, and reduce the risk of resistance and mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae) + \u003cb\u003eHuang Lian\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Coptidis): chief herbs — clear heat in the head and eliminate toxins; most potent herbal antibiotics in the formula; effective against Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus dysenteriae, Bacillus proteus, beta-hemolytic streptococcus, Bordetella pertussis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Diplococcus meningitidis, Diplococcus pneumoniae, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae; antipyretic — reduce fever; anti-inflammatory — reduce swelling, relieve inflammation, alleviate pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Lian berberine\u003c\/b\u003e: antimicrobial activity against numerous strains of beta-lactam-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA; markedly lowers minimum inhibition concentrations of ampicillin and oxacillin against MRSA; berberine + ampicillin = additive effect; berberine + oxacillin = synergistic effect — restores effectiveness of beta-lactam antibiotics against MRSA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eNiu Bang Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Arctii): disperses wind-heat accumulation in the head; crucial herb for sore throat; antibiotic; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLian Qiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Forsythiae): disperses wind-heat accumulation in the head; crucial herb for sore throat; antibiotic; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBo He\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Menthae): disperses wind-heat accumulation in the head; crucial herb for sore throat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXuan Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scrophulariae): clears heat; eliminates toxins; benefits the throat; prevents heat-clearing and dampness-drying herbs from injuring yin; antibiotic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMa Bo\u003c\/b\u003e (Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia): clears heat; eliminates toxins; especially effective for severe sore throat with difficulty swallowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBan Lan Gen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Isatidis): clears heat; eliminates toxins; antibiotic; antiviral — clinically used for SARS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis): soothes sore throat; expectorant — brings out sputum and prevents spread of infection deeper into the body; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhe Bei Mu\u003c\/b\u003e (Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii): soothes sore throat; dissolves phlegm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae): soothes sore throat; harmonizes formula; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChen Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae): descends Lung qi; relieves cough; eliminates phlegm; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChai Hu\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Bupleuri): disperses wind-heat; guiding herb — brings all herbs upward to the head region where the condition is most critical; antibiotic; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinically proven indications:\u003c\/b\u003e common cold, tonsillitis, infectious parotitis, pharyngitis, suppurative otitis media, cough, respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary abscess, pulmonary tuberculosis, and SARS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibacterial \/ antiviral \/ antifungal\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin + Huang Lian (broad-spectrum including MRSA, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Staph aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Vibrio cholerae, beta-hemolytic strep, Diplococcus pneumoniae; berberine restores beta-lactam efficacy against MRSA); Ban Lan Gen (antiviral, SARS); Xuan Shen, Lian Qiao, Chai Hu, Niu Bang Zi (wide-spectrum antibiotic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntipyretic\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin + Huang Lian (fever reduction)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAnti-inflammatory \/ analgesic\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Chen Pi, Jie Geng, Lian Qiao (swelling↓, inflammation↓, pain↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eExpectorant\u003c\/b\u003e — Jie Geng (sputum↑, prevents deeper spread); Chen Pi (Lung qi↓, cough↓, phlegm↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Clears heat in the head and upper jiao (Huang Qin, Huang Lian, Niu Bang Zi, Lian Qiao, Bo He)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Eliminates toxins (Xuan Shen, Ma Bo, Ban Lan Gen, Niu Bang Zi, Lian Qiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Disperses wind-heat accumulation in the head (Niu Bang Zi, Lian Qiao, Bo He, Chai Hu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Soothes throat; dissolves phlegm (Jie Geng, Zhe Bei Mu, Gan Cao, Xuan Shen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Descends Lung qi; relieves cough (Chen Pi)\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 increase to 6–8 capsules three times daily if necessary. Take with meals if you have a sensitive stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Common cold or influenza with sore throat — combine with Lonicera Complex. Sinus infections — use with Magnolia Clear Sinus or Pueraria Clear Sinus. Respiratory tract infections — add Respitrol (Heat) or Respitrol (Cold). Yellow or greenish phlegm — use with Pinellia XPT. More damp and phlegm — add Pinellia Complex. Enhance antibiotic effect — add Herbal ABX. Enhance antiviral effect — add Herbal AVR. More inflammation — add Astringent Complex. High fever and excess heat — add Gardenia Complex. Headache — add Corydalin (AC) or Corydalin (CR). Severe infectious mononucleosis with swollen lymph nodes — add Resolve (AI). Severe suppurative otitis media — add Gentiana Complex. Constipation — add Gentle Lax (Excess).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Consume cool or cold foods: watermelon, lotus nodes, melon, seaweed, cranberries, celery, cucumber, cactus, and winter melon. Drink plenty of water and urinate often. Increase vitamin C and B complex supplementation. Increase nourishing cooling roots: Mexican yam, yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, and rutabaga. Avoid spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables (pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili, wasabi). Avoid spicy, fried, or greasy foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease) — Chronic sinusitis or rhinitis:\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended foods — ginger, green onions, magnolia flower, bananas, garlic, black mushrooms, chrysanthemum flowers, mulberry leaves, and apricot kernel. Avoid coffee and stop smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition — Sore throat:\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended foods — carrots, olives, daikon, celery, seaweed, licorice, Chinese prunes, cilantro, and mint. Drink plenty of water and gargle with warm salt water. Avoid alcohol, smoking, pollution, sleeping with the mouth open, and stimulating, spicy, or fatty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Build a strong immune system — when not suffering from infection, exercise regularly, take a short cold shower following a hot shower, and ingest tonic herbs. Adequate rest is essential for recovery — stay away from wind by wearing more clothing; rest and recover in a separate room to prevent spreading germs; ventilate the room frequently while keeping the patient warm. Stop smoking and drinking, which weaken the immune system. Steam inhalation heals the throat, nasal passages, and bronchial tubes — during the acute phase, inhale steam vapor for 15 minutes three times daily; during the chronic phase, inhale steam vapor for 15 minutes before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e26-year-old female (H.K.):\u003c\/b\u003e Sore throat, fever, slight sweating, sinus and chest congestion, headache, and thirst; active individual in an inhospitable climate; wind-heat obstructing the upper jiao with qi stagnation. Herbal ENT prescribed. Result: all symptoms vanished after 1 week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e45-year-old female (S.F.):\u003c\/b\u003e Pain in left ear worsening with manipulation, pain during swallowing, runny nose; redness and inflammation of the ear canal, yellow thick mucous, redness of the throat; damp-heat in the upper jiao; Western diagnosis: upper respiratory infection. Herbal ENT prescribed. Result: relief of symptoms after 1 week — more rest without pain, improved breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e36-year-old male (A.G.):\u003c\/b\u003e Fever, chills, sore throat, malaise, ear pain, sinus congestion; allergic to sulfur drugs; superficial rapid pulse, swollen tongue with red tip; toxic heat; Western diagnosis: laryngitis. Herbal ABX + Herbal ENT prescribed. Result: all symptoms resolved after 2 bottles. Patient continued using Herbal ABX periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lonicera-complex\"\u003eLonicera Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for common cold or influenza with sore throat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for sinus infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory tract infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory tract infections | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for yellow or greenish phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp and phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antibiotic effect | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – to enhance antiviral effect | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for more inflammation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for high fever and excess heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-ac\"\u003eCorydalin (AC)\u003c\/a\u003e – for headache | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/corydalin-cr\"\u003eCorydalin (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for headache | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e – for infectious mononucleosis with swollen lymph nodes | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for severe suppurative otitis media | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-excess\"\u003eGentle Lax (Excess)\u003c\/a\u003e – for constipation | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/immune-support\"\u003eImmune Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53132661555311,"sku":null,"price":30.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/HerbalENT.jpg?v=1779316189","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}