Chest Relief
Gentle Warriors
Ventilates the Lung, soothes the throat, relaxes the Chest, gently dispels Phlegm, supports expectoration, replenishes Moisture, rectifies Lung Qi, calms the Shen, expels Wind/Heat and Wind/Cold and bolsters the Nutritive (Ying) and Defensive Qi (Wei).
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- Herb: Platycodon root, Zhejiang fritillary bulb, Chinese skullcap root, Bamboo secretion, Scrophularia root, Honey fried stemona root , Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Licorice cured pinellia rhizome , Poria, Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Ginger rhizome, Trichosanthes seed, White mulberry leaf, Pseudostellaria root, Schisandra fruit, Aromatic Solomon’s seal rhizome, Dry fried bitter orange immature fruit, Perilla fruit, Magnolia bark, Polygala root, White peony root
- Herb (Pinyin): Jie geng, Zhe bei mu, Huang qin, Tian zhu huang, Xuan shen, Zhi bai bu, Chen pi, Fa ban xia, Fu ling, Gan cao, Gan jiang, Gua lou ren, Sang ye, Tai zi shen, Wu wei zi, Yu zhu, Chao zhi shi, Zi su zi, Hou po, Yuan zhi, Bai shao
- Pattern: Wind Cold or Wind Heat invasion
- Actions: dispels Wind Cold, Calm Spirit (Shen), dispels Wind Heat, benefits Lungs, Tonify and Harmonize the Protective (Wei) and Nutritive (Ying) Qi, dispels Phlegm
- Indications: Supports healthy respiratory functions in children, Supports expectoration, Supports the immune system
- Contraindications: Caution with Dehydration, Shortness of breath or rapid breathing, Extreme weakness
Occasional discomfort in the chest and dryness in the throat can linger. When External Invasion of Wind, Heat, Cold or Dampness accumulates in the chest, this disrupts the descending and dispersing functions of the Lung and it is important to restore the proper downward movement of the Qi. Prolonged stagnation of Lung Qi can result in the depletion of Moisture, leading to Dryness. Because the Lung abhors dryness, it is often necessary to replenish Moisture. Reinforcing the Qi and Moisture of the Lung supports a healthy respiratory system, provides for adequate lubricating secretions and robust Defensive (Wei) Qi (or immunity).
RATIONALE
Bamboo secretion, Polygala root, Trichosanthes seed, Zhejiang fritillary bulb, honey fried Stemona root, licorice cured Pinellia rhizome, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Magnolia bark, Perilla fruit, White mulberry leaf, Ginger rhizome and Platycodon root transform and dispel Phlegm, moisten Dryness, alleviate occasional stuffiness in the chest and support easy expectoration.
Trichosanthes seed, Bamboo secretion, Scrophularia root and Chinese skullcap root dispel Phlegm Heat, soothe the throat and chest. Bamboo secretion, Scrophularia root and Polygala root calm the Po and Shen that become agitated when Phlegm and Heat pervade the Upper Burner.
Licorice cured Pinellia rhizome, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Magnolia bark, Perilla fruit, dry fried Bitter orange immature fruit and Platycodon root dispel Phlegm as well as redirect the rebellious Qi downward, which settles the Stomach. While the Stomach and Spleen are the source of Phlegm, the Lung is its receptacle. Poria and Chinese licorice root and rhizome enhance the protective and harmonizing action of the herbs upon both the digestive and respiratory systems.
White mulberry leaf and Schisandra fruit purge External Wind and consolidate the Lung and Defensive Qi (Wei).
Many of the herbs in the formula are cooling, so the addition of Ginger rhizome prevents overcooling, especially of the Spleen and Lung, as well as helps to transform Phlegm and disperse stagnant Qi and Moisture. Another warm-natured herb, Schizandra fruit generates fluids by securing the Qi and Yin of the Lung and Kidney, assists in rectifying the Lung Qi by reinforcing the anchoring function of the Kidney and quiets the Shen/ Mind by harmonizing the Heart and Kidney.
Lastly, White peony root, Poria, Aromatic Solomon’s seal rhizome and Pseudostellaria root replenish Blood, Moisture and Qi and, along with Chinese licorice root and rhizome plus Chinese skullcap root, Heat is completely cleared and harmony ensues.