CHINA MED LUNG FUNCTION 1 FORMULA XUAN FEI TAN CHUANG FANG – TO BE DISCONTINUED

CHINAMED LUNG FUNCTION 1 FORMULA XUAN FEI TAN CHUANG FANG

This formula is a variant of Ding Chuan Tang (Ginkgo Nut & Apricot Seed Formula) that was first recorded by Wu Min in the Exquisite Formulas for Fostering Longevity (fu shou jing fang) in 1530. The addition of Aster tataricus (zi wan), Inula britannica (xuan fu hua), Citrus maxima (hua ju hong) have the combined actions of resolving Phlegm, redirecting the Lung Qi downward and alleviating cough and dyspnea, thus enhancing the formulas main actions in the treatment of acute stage asthma and bronchitis.

A modified version of this formula has been used successfully to treat 30 cases of acute bronchitis in infants who were hospitalised with wheezing. The wheeze was resolved within three days in all patients, who were then discharged from hospital. A comparative group that was treated with Western medicine took an average of seven days before being well enough to be discharged from the hospital.

It should be noted that patients should not be asked to abruptly discontinue their medical treatment (i.e. the use of puffers or inhalers), which they should continue to use as required. Over several weeks of treatment with this formula, it is expected that patients will experience a reduced need for their usual medications.

Ingredients:
– Biota orientalis, branch terminal leafy 側柏葉 243.0 mg
– Morus alba, root bark 桑白皮 182.0 mg
– Prunus armeniaca, seed 苦杏仁 182.0 mg
– Scutellaria baicalensis, root 黃芩 182.0 mg
– Perilla frutescens, seed 紫蘇子 182.0 mg
– Aster tataricus, root 紫苑 182.0 mg
– Inula britannica, flower 旋覆花 182.0 mg
– Platycodon grandiflorus, root 桔梗 121.0 mg
– Citrus maxima, fruit peel 化橘紅 121.0 mg
– Ginkgo biloba, seed 白果 121.0 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 101.0 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Emphysema
– Shortness of breath
– Bronchitis, acute
– Cough, productive with clear, white or yellowish sputum
– Wheezing
– Dyspnoea
– Asthma, acute on chronic

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases or in the early stages of treatment, the dosage may be increased by 50%.
– For acute stage, use high dose for 2 – 4 weeks; in the subacute or early remission stage, use lower dosage for 1 – 3 months. Continue with an appropriate tonic formula during the remission stage, e.g. LUNG FUNCTION 2 Formula (CM143)

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