Metal Element – Lung and Large Intestine

LU-002
BAI HE GU JIN PIAN

Strengthening Lung function since 1682 A.D.

TCM Therapeutic Actions: Nurtures Lung and Kidney Yin; relieves heat; nurtures the Lung to relieve phlegm, moistens intestines.

TCM Indications: Conditions caused by Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency and other syndromes of cough due to dryness of the lung, with symptoms of sore throat, dryness of the pharynx, cough, dyspnea, and bloody sputum, night coughs and night sweats.

Modern Indications: Acute or chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, chronic pharyngitis.

Comments: This formula is more enriching than Yang Yin Qing Fei Pian. Use when cough is worse at night and throat is worse in the late afternoon., but not especially red or inflamed. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated for acute cough due to EPI. Caution: This formula can be cloying and aggravate dampness and Spleen deficiency.

LU-003
REN CHANG PIAN

Promoting healthy Large Intestine function since 1231 A.D.

TCM Therapeutic Actions: Relieves intestinal dryness; relieves blocked bowels; relieves Blood and Yin deficiency; clears heat in the Lower Warmer and disperses wind.

TCM Indications: Blood stagnation in the Large Intestine, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue.

Modern Indications: Constipation.

Comments: For use in patients with chronic constipation due to Yin, Blood, or Body Fluid deficiency or heat in the intestines. Not suitable for Excess Heat in the intestines. This formula is a mild laxative and should be used with a primary formula to address the root of the problem. Start with a small dose and increase until smooth bowel movement is achieved.  This formula may be discontinued after primary formula has satisfactorily addressed root problem.

Contra-indicated during Pregnancy. Contra-indicated for constipation due to excess heat. Cautions in breast-feeding. Rhubarb can pass through breast milk, and cause colic and diarrhea in the child. Caution: This formula can become habitual when taken alone. May cause mild abdominal cramping in sensitive patients.

LU-004
YANG YIN QING FEI PIAN

Relieving excess heat in the Lung since 1838 A.D.

TCM Therapeutic Actions: Nurtures Yin; clears Lung heat; detoxifies the Lung.

TCM Indications: Any throat discomfort or Lung Yin deficiency, dry and sore throats with fever, dry cough with blood-tinged sputum due to deficiency of Lung Yin.

Modern Indications: Chronic bronchitis, acute pharyngitis, and acute tonsillitis.

Comments: In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated during Pregnancy. Contra-indicated for acute cough due to EPI (external pathological influence). Caution: This formula can be cloying and aggravate dampness and Spleen deficiency. This formula is the earliest and most famous TCM recipe for effectively treating diphtheria without antibiotics. It is still in use today.