SOURCE:
Jade Windscreen Powder, Teachings of Zhu Dan Xi

ACTIONS:
Augments the Qi, Stabilizes the Exterior

PRACTITIONER NOTES:
Adding Ligustrum expands the immune enhancing property of astragalus while reducing the drying properties of both the atractylodes and the ledebouriella. Replacing some Siler and Bai Zhu with Cinnamon Twig also reduces dryness. These changes makes the formula more potent and suitable for long-term use for those with dry or yin deficient constitutions.

Astragali Radix
Botanical Name: Astragalus Membricanaceus
English name: Milk-vetch root
Mandarin name: Huang Qi
Japanese name: Ogi
Korean name: Hwanggi
Taste: Sweet
Nature: Warming, Extremely safe
Functions: Benefits the Qi(Qi), Lifts the Yang, Strengthens the Spleen/ (pancreas), Tonifies the Wei Qi (defensive energy)
Major constituents: 2,4-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethoxyisoflavane, choline, betain, kumkatenine, glucoronic acid, b=sitosterol

Ligustri Lucidi Fructus
Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum
English name: Privet fruit
Mandarin name: Nu Zhen Zi
Japanese name: Joteishi
Korean name: Yojungja
Taste: Bitter and Sweet
Nature: Neutral, Extremely safe
Functions: Nourishes and Tonifies the Liver and Kidney Yin ( This means: promotes the flow of energy and the storage of energy and blood), Strengthens the Jing (slows aging)
Major constituents: oleanolic acid, mannitol, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, ursolic acid

Atractylodis Rhizoma
Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephala
English name: Atractylodis rhizome
Mandarin name: Bai Zhu
Japanese name: Byakujutsu
Korean name: Paekch'ul
Taste: Bitter and Sweet
Nature: Warm, Extremely safe
Functions: Stabilizes the Exterior, Benefits th Qi, Tonifies the Spleen/pancreas, Dries Dampness
Major constituents: atractylol, atractylon, Vitamine A

Cinnamomi, Ramulus
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia
English name: Cinnamon twig
Mandarin name: Gui Zhi
Japanese name: Keishi
Korean name: Kyechi
Taste: Acrid and Sweet
Nature: Warm, Extremely safe
Functions: Adjusts the Protective Qi, Warms the Channels, Disperses Cold, Moves and Strenghens the Yang, Transforms Qi
Major constituents: cinnamic aldehyde, ethyl cinnamate

Ledebouriellae Sesloidis Radix
Botanical Name: Ledebourilla or Saposhinikovia
English name: Siler
Mandarin name: Fang Feng
Japanese name: Bofu
Korean name: Bangp'ung
Taste: Acrid and Sweet
Nature: Slightly Warm, Extremely safe
Functions: Releases the Exterior, Expels Wind Cold, Expels Wind Damp,
Major constituents: mannitol, phenols.

SOURCE:
Adapted from the formulae Xanthium Powder and Magnolia Flower Powder - First published in "Formulas to Aid the Living" by Yan Hong He, 1253 AD.

DOSAGE:
Adults: 3-6 tablets at a time, three times a day.

Children: Crush one tablet for every 25 lbs. of body weight. Mix with food or syrup.

SUGGESTIONS:
For best results, take most Chinese herbal pills on an empty stomach with warm water. Allow half an hour before taking food or other medicines.

Dr. Shen's Sinus and Nose Pills are meant to address the symptomatic aspect of disease, known as the Branch. To treat the deeper, causative aspect of the disease, known as the Root, see a qualified practitioner of Chinese Medicine.

PRACTITIONER NOTES:
For best results with allergic rhinitis or allergic sinusitis, combine equal amounts of Dr. Shen's Nose & Sinus Pills with Dr. Shen's Allergy Pills.

For symptomatic relief only. Use only as needed. Not designed for prophylactic or long term use.

Tablets are most potent when taken on an empty stomach and given at least half an hour to digest alone before food or other supplements are taken. If the user experiences digestive difficulties, tablets should be taken with food or with Dr. Shen's Stomach Curing Pills.

FORMULA FUNCTIONS:
Expels Wind, Relieves Surface, Drains Dampness, Alleviates Pain, Opens the Channels, Releases Muscles, Circulates Qi and Blood in the Head.

FORMULA DYNAMICS:
The chief herbs, Angelica Dahurica (Bai Zhi) and Flos Magnolia (Xin Yi Hua) unblock the sinuses and the nasal passages.

These herbs are assisted by Fr. Xanthium (Cang Er Zi), and Fr. Liquidambar (Lu Lu Tong) which mollify allergic sensitivity, while Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) and Pueraria (Ge Gen) pacify uprising Heat and release the muscles of the head.

Adjuctive herbs Agastaches seu Pogostemi (Huo Xiang) adjusts the dispersement of fluids, and Liguisticum Wallichi (Chuan Xiong) is used to circulate qi and blood and as a messenger to direct the formula to the head.

Angelica Dahurica, Angelica Root, Bai Zhi (210 mg)
Expels Wind, releases surface, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, Expels dampness and alleviates discharge
Constituents: Angelica, Byakangelicol, Imperatorin

Magnolia Flos, Magnolia Bud, Xin Ye Hua (126 mg)
Expels Wind, relieves surface, opens nasal passages
Constituents: Cineole, æ-Pinene, salicifolius

Agastach Pogostemi, Patchouli Plant, Huo Xiang (84 mg)
Transforms Dampness, Releases the Exterior, Harmonizes the Center, Expels Dampness
Constituents: Methyl Chavicol, Anethole (also para-methoxyphenylpropene, p-propenylanisole, and isoestragole), Anisaldehyde, d-Limonene

Pueraria Radix, Kudzu Root, Ge Gen (84 mg)
Clears Heat, Releases Muscles of Upper Body, Nourishes Fluids
Constituents: Puerarin, Puerarin Xyloside, Daidzin, Beta-Sitosterol

Chrysanthemomi Flos, Chrysanthemum Flower, Ju Hua (49 mg)
Disperses Wind, Clears Heat from the Eyes, Pacifies the Liver
Constituents: Adenine, Choline, Stachydrine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1

Liguisticum Wallichi, Szechuan Lovage Root, Chuan Xiong (49 mg)
Invigorates the Blood, Circulates Qi, Alleviates Pain
Constituents: Alkaloids, Phenols, Lactones, Ferulic acid

Liquidambar Fructus, Liquidambar Fruit, Lu Lu Tong (49 mg)
Promotes the Flow of Qi and Blood, Unblocks the Channels, Opens the Middle Burner
Constituents: Cinnamic acid, L(-)-Borneol, Resin

Xanthium Fructus, Cocklebur Fruit, Cang Er Zi (49 mg)
Standardized extract 5:1
Opens the Nasal Passages, Disperses Wind, Expels Dampness, Relieves Itching
Constituents: Xantho Strumarium, Cetyl alcohol, ß-Sitosterol, Vitamin C

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SOURCE:
Traditional patent medicine, Min Kan Wan or Pollen Allergy Pill.

DOSAGE:
Adults: 3-6 tablets at a time, three times a day.

Children: Crush one tablet for every 25 lbs. of body weight. Mix with food or syrup.

SUGGESTIONS:
This formula can be taken alone for relief of mild to moderate allergy symptoms. For added relief of sinus and nasal symptoms, it can be combined with Dr. Shen's Sinus and Nose Pills. For added relief of itchy eyes, it can be taken with strong Chrysanthemum tea.

For best results, take most Chinese herbal pills on an empty stomach with warm water. Allow half an hour before taking food or other medicines.

Dr. Shen's Allergy Pills are meant to address the symptomatic aspect of allergies, known as the Branch. To treat the deeper, causative aspect of the disease, known as the Root, see a qualified practitioner of Oriental medicine.

PRACTITIONER NOTES:
For year-round or persistent allergies due to Liver Heat Rising or Free & Easy Pills.

TRADITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Clears Heat, Relieves Surface, Drains Dampness, Cleans Toxin, Opens the Channels, Brightens Eyes.

Angelica Root, Angelica Dahurica, Bai Zhi 75 mg
Expels Wind, releases surface, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, Expels dampness and alleviates discharge.

Magnolia Bud, Magnolia Flos, Xin Ye Hua 75 mg
Expels Wind, relieves surface, opens nasal passages.

Anemarrhena Root, Anemarrhena Radix, Zhi Mu 75 mg
Clears Heat, Quells Fire, Nurtures Yin, Moistens the Dry.

Centipede Plant, Centepeda Herba, Shi Hu Sui 75 mg
Dissolves Plegm, Expels Wind, Disperses Cold, Removes Damp, Removes Film.

Patchouli Plant, Agastach Pogostemi, Huo Xiang 75 mg
Transforms Dampness, Releases the Exterior, Harmonizes the Center, Expels Dampness.

Liquidambar Fruit, Liquidambar Fructus, Lu Lu Tong 75 mg
Promotes the Flow of Qi and Blood, Unblocks the Channels, Opens the Middle Burner.

Cocklebur Fruit, Xanthium Fructus, Cang Er Zi 75 mg
Opens the Nasal Passages, Disperses Wind, Expels Dampness, Relieves Itching.

Sicklepod Seed, Cassia Torre Sm., Ju Ming Zi 37.5 mg
Clears the Vision, Expels Wind Heat, Benefits the Eyes, Clears the Liver.

Mint Leaf, Herba Mentha, Bo He 37.5 mg
Clears the Head and Eyes, Benefits the Throat, Disperses Wind Heat, Encourages the Flow of Liver Qi.

Siler Root, Ledebouriella Rx., Fang Feng 37.5 mg
Releases Exterior, Expels Wind, Alleviates Pain.

Hairy Sage, Hb. Schizonepeta, Jing JIe 37.5 mg
Releases the Exterior, Expels Wind Heat and Wind Cold, Alleviates Itching.

Mulberry Root Bark, Cortex Mori Albae Radices, Sang Bai Pi 37.5 mg
Clears Heat from the Lungs, Reduces edema.

Tree Peony Root Bark, Cortex Moutan Radicis, Mu Dan Pi 37.5 mg
Clears Heat, Cools Blood, Invigorates Blood, Reduces Swelling, Clears Ascending Liver Fire.