CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Viral infections including the common cold, influenza (flu), oral herpes, genital herpes, herpes zoster  (shingles), Epstein-Barr virus, viral hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis (mono), chickenpox, viral gastroenteritis, and viral pneumonia
Chronic, unresolved viral infections: chronic unexplained fatigue, continued weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats and chills, vague body aches and pain
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Antiviral effect to inhibit viral replication
Virucidal effect to kill viruses
Immunostimulant to enhance the immune system
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Releases wind-heat, clears deficiency heat
Eliminates toxic heat
Nourishes yin
Tonifies qi and enhances the wei (defensive) qi
 
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. The dosage may be increased up to 6 to 8 capsules every four to six hours as needed.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis)
Bo He (Herba Menthae)
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis)
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis)
Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae)
Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae)
Ma Bo (Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia)
Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis)
Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii)
Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)
Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)
Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
Xian He Cao (Herba Agrimoniae)
Xiang Chun Ye (Folium Toonae Sinensis)
Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Yu Xing Cao (Herba Houttuyniae)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
This formula is contraindicated in cases of deficiency and coldness.
For patients with a sensitive or weak digestive system, take the herbs 30 minutes after meals.
This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.