This is a modern empirical formula that has been developed to cover the commonly occurring deficiency syndromes that underlie chronic asthma or bronchitis, i.e. Kidney, Spleen and Lung deficiency. Patients may present with predominantly Yin deficiency signs and symptoms (i.e. thirst, dry mouth, night sweating, dry skin, red cheeks, red tongue and rapid pulse) or predominantly Qi deficiency features (i.e. fatigue, weak voice, susceptibility to colds, spontaneous perspiration, poor appetite, epigastric distension after meals, pale complexion, pale tongue and weak pulse) or a mixture of both.In order to enhance clinical results, this formula may be combined with a more specific 'constitutional' formula as noted above, under 'Combinations'. Patients with a significant degree of Phlegm retention (productive cough, thick and greasy tongue coat) should use DIGESTIVE TONIC Formula (CM155) together with this formula.Patients may need to take this formula periodically for several years (e.g. for 6 to 9 months each year) in order to improve the constitution and prevent or reduce the frequency of further acute episodes. TCM ACTIONSNourishes the Kidney and Lung Yin, enriches the Kidney Essence, tonifies the Spleen and Lung Qi, redirects the Lung Qi downward to alleviate coughing and dyspneaTCM SYNDROMES Kidney-Lung Yin deficiency Kidney Essence deficiency Spleen-Lung Qi deficiency INDICATIONSChronic asthma or chronic bronchitis - for remission stage treatment.SIGNS & SYMPTOMS(Key clinical features in bold) Cough, dyspnea or shortness of breath that is brought on or aggravated by exertion Fatigue, weak voice, susceptibility to colds, spontaneous perspiration Poor appetite, epigastric distension after meals Thirst, dry mouth, night sweating, dry skin Pale complexion possibly with red cheeks Pale tongue that may have a red tip, with a thin or absent coat Weak and thready pulse that may also be rapid Ingredients Each capsule contains: Ziziphus jujuba (Zizyphus) fruit equiv. to dry 162mg Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese Foxglove Root) root equiv. to dry 295.2mg Codonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis) root equiv. to dry 147.6mg Ophiopogon japonicus tuber equiv. to dry 147.6mg Cornus officinalis (Cornelian Cherry) fruit equiv. to dry 147.6mg Dioscorea oppositifolia (Chinese Yam) rhizome equiv. to dry 147.6mg Poria cocos hyphae (Hoelen Tuckahoe Indian Bread) equiv. to dry 147.6mg Inula britannica flower extract equiv. to dry 147.6mg Epimedium brevicornu herb equiv. to dry 147.6mg Perilla frutescens seed equiv. to dry 147.6mg Citrus maxima fruit peel equiv. to dry 81mg Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) root equiv. to dry 81mg Cautions Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, guarana and cola containing drinks. Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin). Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension. For the most up to date information on this product, please visit the brand / manufacturer website as product descriptions and directions can change.
