CHINA MED COUGH CLEAR FORMULA ZHI SOU HUA TAN TE XIAO FANG

CHINAMED COUGH CLEAR FORMULA ZHI SOU HUA TAN TE XIAO FANG

This is a modern empirical formula that is based on the classic formula Yin Qiao San (PowderFormula with Lonicera and Forsythia, also found as Lonicera & Forsythia Formula), combined with several synergistically acting, Lung clearing, antitussive herbs.

The formula was developed to treat early stage bronchitis that has developed from the progression of a head cold. In TCM terms, exogenous Wind Heat has invaded the Lung, while still remaining unresolved in the Exterior of the body. Thus the clinical manifestations include recent onset productive cough together with a recent history of a head cold which has not completely resolved.

When the exogenous pathogens invade the Lung, the fluid passages that are regulated by the Lung become disrupted. This leads to the accumulation of pathological fluids in the Lung, which to a greater or lesser degree become transformed into Phlegm due to the effects of time, stagnation and Heat. Thus, in addition to Wind and Heat, Phlegm plays a major role in the pathogenesis of the disease at this stage

The major clinical features are due to obstruction of the Lung Qi by these pathogens. When the Lungs dispersing and descending functions are impeded by Wind, Heat and Phlegm, the Lung Qi tends to counterflow, giving rise to productive cough.

The presence of nasal congestion and fever with aversion to the cold, shows that the Exterior syndrome still persists. Thus, in a clinical situation, there may be a predominance of either the exterior or the interior (i.e. Lung) syndrome.

Ingredients:
– Lonicera japonica, flower 金銀花 259.2 mg
– Forsythia suspensa, fruit 連翹 207.0 mg
– Phragmites australis, rhizome 蘆根 207.0 mg
– Mentha haplocalyx, herb 薄荷 156.6 mg
– Prunus armeniaca, seed 苦杏仁 156.6 mg
– Scutellaria baicalensis, root 黃芩 156.6 mg
– Magnolia liliflora, flower bud 辛夷 156.6 mg
– Fritillaria thundbergii, bulb 浙貝母 156.6 mg
– Peucedanum praeruptorum, root 前胡 156.6 mg
– Platycodon grandiflorus, root 桔梗 104.4 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 82.8 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Bronchitis, acute
– Influenza
– Cough, productive with clear, white or yellowish sputum
– Laryngitis, acute
– Pharyngitis
– Upper respiratory tract infections

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 3 – 4 capsules, 2 – 3 times daily.
– In severe cases or in the early stages of treatment (e.g. the first 7 – 10 days), the dosage may be increased by 100%.

Cautions & Contraindications
– Caution during pregnancy or lactation.
– Caution in patients taking cholinergic drugs (e.g. neostigmine).
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.