CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Viral infections (early stages): common cold, influenza, measles, oral herpes, cold sores, and fever blisters
Bacterial infections (early stages): bronchitis, pneumonia
Throat infections: soreness, swelling, and inflammation of the throat
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Antiviral properties to treat viral infections
Antibacterial properties to treat bacterial infections
Antipyretic effect to lower body temperature
Expectorant effect to eliminate sputum and phlegm
Antitussive effect to suppress cough
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Clears wind-heat
Eliminates fire and heat toxins from the upper jiao
Benefits the throat
DOSAGE
For treatment of viral or bacterial infections, take 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Begin herbal treatment with the first sign of viral or bacterial infection and continue for one to two weeks or until symptoms resolve. To shorten the duration of infection, take 6 capsules four times daily until symptoms resolve.
INGREDIENTS
Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis)
Bo He (Herba Menthae)
Da Qing Ye (Folium Isatidis)
Dan Dou Chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum)
Dan Zhu Ye (Herba Lophatheri)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis)
Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae)
Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae)
Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae)
Lu Gen (Rhizoma Phragmitis)
Lysine
Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii)
Pu Gong Ying (Herba Taraxaci)
Ye Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Indici)
Zi Hua Di Ding (Herba Violae)
Zi Zhui Ju (Herba Echinaceae)
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
* Lonicera Complex is designed for patients with wind-heat attacks. Should the patient experience wind-cold symptoms such as clear nasal discharge, headache, or chills, use Respitrol (Cold) instead.
* Patients with encephalitis or meningitis should be sent to the emergency room for immediate medical treatment. Warning signs and symptoms of encephalitis or meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, sore throat, vomiting, and mental confusion. In addition to soreness, the stiffness is also characterized by severe pain with gentle taps to the neck, and extreme stiffness and immobility when the patient tries to lower the chin to the chest.
