Wellness & Longevity

Everyone experiences the common cold at some point in their lives. Colds usually affect many people during the winter season. Although many people rely on home remedies to manage the symptoms brought about by the common cold, there are...

As the cold and flu season approaches, it's time to turn to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In this blog, we’ll explore 5 cold and flu herbal formulas from TCM that can help alleviate and manage symptoms.  These Chinese herbal formulas for immunity support and cold and flu include: Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle & Forsythia Formula), Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Formula), Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng & Mentha Formula), Zhi Sou San (Platycodon & Schizonepeta Formula), and Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). We’ll cover each of these formulas, and how each combination of herbal ingredients is intended to provide relief from symptoms like coughing, congestion and fever. We’ll also share a few TCM-inspired self-care tips to help you maintain a healthy immune system throughout cold and flu season, and all year long! But first, are you interested in understanding how Chinese medicine views

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