Jin Yin Hua Flos Lonicerae japonicae
Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae
Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis
Lu Gen Rhizoma Phragmitis communis
Chi Shao Radix Paeoniae rubrae
Bai Mao Gen Rhizoma Imperatae cylindricae
Dan Dou Chi Semen Sojae praeparatum
Bo He Herba Menthae
Sang Ye Folium Mori albae
Jing Jie Herba seu Flos Schizonepetae tenuifoliae
Zi Wan Radix Asteris tatarici
Jie Geng Radix Platycodi grandiflori
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulataeExplanation
This pill is similar to the Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan Lonicera-Forsythia Expelling Poison Pill except
that it is more wide-ranging in action (affecting the throat as well) and is more cooling: it is
therefore suitable when symptoms and signs of Heat are pronounced, such as Red sides of the
tongue and thirst.
Treatment of the Root
In seasonal rhinitis, attention should be directed at treating the Root of the disease at any time
outside the pollen season. The best time to do it is actually towards the end of the summer and
beginning of Autumn, i.e. August, September and October.
In treating the Root, the aim is to tonify the Lung and Kidney's Defensive-Qi systems and
strengthen the Governing Vessel. As the rhinitis is seasonal, there is no need to treat the
Manifestation.
Herbs which strengthen the Governing Vessel include Lu Rong Cornu Cervi parvum, Lu Jiao
Cornu Cervi, Lu Jiao Jiao Colla Cornu Cervi and Gui Ban Plastrum Testudinis. Lu Rong, Lu
Jiao and Lu Jiao Jiao are particularly important to treat allergic rhinitis as they tonify
Kidney-Yang without creating too much Heat, strengthen the Governing Vessel, and bolster the
Lung and Kidney's Defensive-Qi systems. By entering the Governing Vessel and tonifying the
Kidneys, they treat both the Root and the Manifestation of the disease. Lu Jiao Jiao is
particularly applicable to women as it additionally nourishes Blood. Lu Rong, in particular,
strengthens the Governing Vessel, tonifies Yang without drying, nourishes the Essence and
Marrow and strengthens tendons and bones. In other words, it strengthens both the Yin and Yang
aspects of the Governing Vessel and of the Essence. Lu Rong and Lu Jiao could be taken in pill
form with the patent remedy Quan Lu Wan Whole-Deer Pill (see below).