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Dry Cough, Wet Cough, Whooping Cough, Croup, What are the Symptoms and Diagnosis of a cough according to traditional Chinese Medicine?
Chinese medicine considers cough a form of rebellious qi. Qi is a general term refering to the body's vital energy. The lungs are called the umbrella organ, in that they protect the interior from invasive pathogens, like viruses, bacteria, molds, etc. The lung qi normally descends in order to nourish the other organs with oxygen. Coughing, means that the lung qi is going in the wrong direction. The body is intellegent, so the act of coughing is a sign that the lungs are reacting logically to an abnormal event. This event can be an external invasion or an internal disharmony that has effected the function or structure of the lungs. Coughs that are reactions to pathogenic invasions are reacting to these irritants or trying to expell them. These conditions are called either Wind Cold or Wind Heat invasions and are considered superficial in nature. Coughs due to colds, flu, whooping cough, tuberculosis, croup, etc. are examples of Wind Cold or Wind Heat coughs. These coughs are treated with particular herbal cough medicines which are designed to Expell Wind or treat surface conditions. Such cough medicine may also contain herbs that subdue viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. Formulas and products for these coughs will be listed in this article.
Coughs resulting from internal disharmonies, such as asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, drug reactions, etc. are treated with a different type of cough medicine, consisting of herbs to relieve cough, combined with herbs that address the partcular disharmony. This article does not offer formulations or prepared cough medicine for internal disharmony. This kind of cough medicine is best created by a professional Chinese herbologist who can diagnose the condition according to the principles of Chinese medicine.
Which Chinese cough medicine, cough remedy, cough drops and cough syrups are right for your cough?
If you know your cough is caused by a cold or other invasive disease, the following cough medicines may be appropriate.
If your cough exists at the onset of an upper respiratory infection a cough medicine like Sang Ju Yin pills may help, because it contains several anti viral herbs. This cough medicine can be useful for both dry coughs and productive coughs. It is most useful for coughing at the beginning of a cold or flu. To improve the results combine it with Hsiao Ke Chuan Cough Pills or Hsiao Ke Chuan cough syrup.
If the cough is very phlegmy or phlegm is thick or difficult to expectorate add Fritallaria Expectorant Pills. If the phlegm is clear or white use Pinellia Expectorant Pills. Both may be taken simultaneously when phlegm color varies.
A dry cough that follows an upper respiratory infection is likely caused by lung dryness and irritation of the respiratory system. The body exhausts the lung qi and lung yin (fluids) when fighting the infection. This kind of cough can be impossible to treat with Western medicine and can persist for weeks, months, or longer. Dry Cough Pills is a cough medicine that can often cure these coughs in a few days. Cough syrups and cough drops made with honey or loquat can also help to sooth a dry cough.
Safety of herbal cough medicine
Chinese herbal cough medicine is far safer than cough medicine containing drugs like codeine, pseudoephedrine, or virtually any pharmaceutical, and they are far more effective as well. False rumors, ignorant press, and pharmaceutical industry publicity has made some people nervous about the purity and safety of Chinese herbal medicine. Don't be fooled. Though bad medicine can exist, rest assured that all cough medicine recommended on this site is safe for toddlers, children and adults. Infants under one year of age, however, should not be given cough products made with honey, because of the risk of infant botulism.
Wet Cough Pill
Concentrated herbs, An herbal remedy for wet or phlegmy cough. Do not use for dry cough.
60 capsules 500 mgs.
DRY COUGH PILL
Easily the most effective remedy for persistant dry cough caused by lung weakness.
Not used for very phlegmy coughs.
100 capsules 500 mgs.
How to find an herbalist to prescribe the right cough medicine.
Chinese herbalists are not available everywhere. To find one near you, go to AcupunctureAmerica.com. Phone the acupuncturists in your area, and ask if they use and have training in Chinese herbal medicine. If you cannot find one, e=mail consultations are available here.
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