Qing Luo Bo Green turnip

Explanation

This syrup nourishes and moistens the Lungs. It is specific for Lung-Dryness leading to chronic
cough. It contains pear juice which moistens the Lungs. Drinking a decoction of (organic) pear
skin also moistens the Lungs and soothes a cough from Dryness.

Prognosis

Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs give excellent results in the treatment of cough. Obviously
acute cough, whether it is external or internal, is easier and quicker to treat. Coughs from acute
respiratory infections can be cleared in a few days at the Defensive-Qi or Qi level, and it is not
necessary to take antibiotics which often only lead to residual Heat.

Chronic coughs are also relatively easy to treat: the most difficult one is that from Lung-Yin
deficiency which may take some months to clear. Of all the patterns appearing with a chronic
cough, Chinese herbs give better results in the patterns of Damp-Phlegm, Phlegm-Heat,
Phlegm-Fluids and Lung-Yin deficiency.

Western Differentiation

The following are the main causes of cough from the perspective of Western Medicine.

Tracheitis

This usually occurs following an invasion of Wind-Heat (upper respiratory infection). The cough
is harsh and painful and the throat and trachea feel very raw and sore. It is usually worse at night.

From a Chinese perspective, this broadly corresponds to Lung-Dryness following an invasion of
Wind-Heat.

Acute Bronchitis

This usually follows an upper respiratory infection and the cough is loose with expectoration of
yellow, green or purulent sputum. The temperature and pulse are raised.

From the point of view of Chinese medicine, this broadly corresponds to the Qi Level with