How Chinese herb treats sneezing due to a common cold

Condition analysis:
A runny or stuffy nose and non-stop sneezing can leave you feeling miserable, but is it a cold or are allergies taking a toll? Finding out whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or allergy is the first step to finding relief.

Colds are contagious and are caused by one of more than 200 viruses. You can't catch allergies, which are triggered by allergens, prompting your immune system to overreact. There are many possible allergens, from pollen to pet dander. And while spring sneezing might be due to a cold, high levels of tree and grass pollens and mold spores cause misery at this time of year for many people who suffer from allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever.

Instructions:
Chinese Patent Formulas (Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian (Yin Chiao Chieh Tu Pien)) for Cold. This Chinese herbal remedy is prescribed for colds for the following symptoms: cough, dry mouth, headache, sinus congestion, slight thirst, sneezing, sore throat, watery eyes.

Ingredients:
Morus Leaf (Herba Mori)
Chrysanthemum Flower (Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii)
Forsythia Fruit (Fructus Forsythiae)
Apricot Seed (Semen Armeniacae Amarae)
Platycodon Root (Radix Platycodi)
Phragmites Rhizome (Rhizoma Phragmites)
Licorice Root (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Mentha Herb (Herba Menthae)

Recommended Dosage
Take four pills three times a day.