Category: Breathing, senses, lung system, immunity.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine: 

• expels wind-heat from the lung meridian
• opens the nasal passages
• clears dampness and damp-heat
• clears fire-toxin and transforms phlegm
• relaxes lung Qi

Description:

"Nasal Hypersensitivity Pill" – a modern Chinese patent formula designed for one of the most common ailments that trouble people (especially in the spring season) – allergic rhinitis and associated problems. Whenever wind of a cold or hot nature settles in the nose, it prevents the free flow of Qi and triggers a runny nose. Allergy is considered wind-heat. This not only blocks nasal functions but also introduces heat into the area. This can cause thickening of our mucosal secretions, stagnation, and even inflammation. This manifests as a runny nose that changes from clear and watery to thick and yellow or green. By this stage, the paranasal sinuses are usually "caught" as well. In this modification, the formula is enriched with herbs that work very well with dampness and fire-toxin – manifesting as "clogged sinuses" or even sinusitis with thick yellow to green discharge, pain in the sinus area, and general headaches. However, it is also very useful in the case of a "normal" cold, especially if we have the feeling that it is "sitting in our sinuses". Xanthium, Magnolia, and Angelica dahurica "carry" the effect of the formula to the nasal area and clear it; by expelling the pathogen, they can also soothe the nasal mucosa and sneezing. Two types of Ligusticum relieve headaches and sinus pain. Agastache also helps to further clear dampness, and Vitex soothes irritated eyes.

Indications:

• runny nose, watery or thick
• sneezing
• blocked nose and adjacent sinuses
• itching or burning eyes
• itching and ear pain
• excessive tearing
• headaches and sinus pain

Modern effects:

• runny nose as a result of an allergic reaction
• other manifestations of allergic rhinitis

Tongue:

• various
• may have a red tip
• often map-like coating

Pulse:

• fu
• possibly hua

Contraindications:

• none known

Note:

A formula typically used in the season when it is necessary to "extinguish a fire". It is even better if we prepare 6–8 weeks before the season using formulas that strengthen Wei Qi – the layer of defensive energy (immunity). Most often, a combination of Yu Ping Feng San + Liu Jun Zi Tang or possibly Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is used.

Composition of the formula: