CHINA MED CNF RELIEF FORMULA COLD & FLU RELIEF YIN QIAO SANG JU GAN MAO LING

CHINAMED CFN FORMULA YIN QIAO SANG JU GAN MAO LING

This formula is derived from a combination of Yin Qiao San (Lonicera & Forsythia Formula) and Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Formula). Both formulas were first recorded in the Analysis of Warm Diseases (wen bing tiao bian), by Wu Ju-tong (a.k.a. Wu Tang), 1798. They are designed to treat Defense aspect syndrome (wei fen zheng) due to invasion by Wind-Warm or Wind-Heat.

In contrast to the former, to which it is very similar, the latter formula focuses on relieving coughing by disseminating the Lung Qi. This is mainly achieved by the skilful combination of Platycodon root (jie geng), which has an ascending action, together with Prunus seed (xing ren), which has a descending action. These two herbs, together with Phragmites rhizome (lu gen), free the Lung Qi, which has become obstructed by the invading pathogens.

In clinical practice these two formulas are often combined in order to provide a comprehensive treatment for acute upper respiratory infections. This is particularly important in cases with Wind-Heat as these pathogens give rise to conditions that tend to progress rapidly. In this situation the treatment aims to prevent the pathogens from moving further down the respiratory tract into the Lung, in addition to resolving the Exterior syndrome (i.e. the URTI).

In terms of modern research, the key herbs have the following actions.

1. Lonicera flower (jin yin hua): antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and immune stimulant.
2. Forsythia fruit (lian qiao): antibacterial, anti-inflammatory.
3. Morus leaf (sang ye): antibacterial, hypoglycaemic and antitussive.
4. Chrysanthemum flower (ju hua): antibacterial and antitussive

Ingredients:
– Lonicera japonica, flower 金銀花 164.7 mg
– Isatis tinctoria, root 板蘭根 164.7 mg
– Isatis tinctoria, leaf 大青葉 164.7 mg
– Dryopteris crassirhizoma, rhizome 164.7 mg
– Forsythia suspensa, fruit 連翹 131.8 mg
– Scutellaria baicalensis, root 黃芩 131.8 mg
– Phragmites australis, rhizome 蘆根 131.8 mg
– Morus alba, leaf 桑葉 100.6 mg
– Prunus armeniaca, seed 苦杏仁 100.6 mg
– Mentha haplocalyx, herb 薄荷 98.6 mg
– Glycine max, seed 淡豆豉 0.0 mg
– Schizonepeta tenuifolia, herb top flowering 荊芥 64.1 mg
– Chrysanthemum sinense, flower 菊花 64.1 mg
– Platycodon grandiflorus, root 桔梗 64.1 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 54.5 mg
– Saposhnikovia divaricata, root 防風 100.6 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Bronchitis, acute
– Common cold
– Influenza
– Tonsillitis, acute
– Sore throat
– Upper respiratory tract infections

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 4 – 6 capsules, 3 – 4 times daily.
– Course of treatment: 7 – 10 days
– Once symptoms have been relieved, continue with 4 capsules, 3 times daily for a further 2 – 3 days.

Cautions & Contraindications
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.