Herbal Formula for Chronic Tracheitis and Bronchitis

FORMULA EXPLANATION:
Within this formula, Ban Xia, is the sovereign. It is acrid and warm and its nature is drying. It is able to dry dampness and transform phlegm as well as to downbear counterflow and harmonize the stomach and thus stop vomiting. Chen Pi, is the minister. It rectifies the qi and dries dampness. It aids in normalizing the qi and dispersing phlegm. The assistants are Fu Ling, and Sheng Jiang. Fu Ling fortifies the spleen and seeps dampness. Once dampness is removed, the spleen may become effulgent and phlegm can no longer be engendered. Sheng Jiang downbears counterflow and transforms rheum. It is also able to neutralize the toxins in Ban Xia. It also helps Ban Xia and Chen Pi move the qi and disperse phlegm. Gan Cao, is the envoy or guide. It regulates and harmonizes all these other medicinals.

Ingredients:
P trnta rhizome,
Citrus reticulata peel,
Poria cocos fungus,
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root,
Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh,
Activated carbon,
Botanical wax,

ACTIONS:
Dries dampness and transforms phlegm, rectifies the qi and harmonizes the center

INDICATIONS:
Chronic tracheitis, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, goiter, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, eclampsia, hangover, gastroptosis, Meniere?s disease, neurosis, etc.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF PHLEGM INCLUDE:
* Profuse, white or clear phlegm
* The sound of phlegm in the throat
* Chest and diaphragm glomus and oppression
* Possible nausea and vomiting
* Palpable nodulations
* Slimy tongue fur
* A slippery pulse