Cold Release Combination - Gan Mao Ling

Formula Type

Extract & Concentrate

TCM Pattern

Wind heat, heat toxins, sore throat, heat obstructions of the upper orifices.

Therapeutic Functions

Clears heat, dispels toxins, dispels wind, opens the portals of the nose, and brightens the eyes.*

Clinical Indications

Upper respiratory tract infections, viral or bacterial infections, sinusitis, mumps, scrophula, strep throat, headaches with a cold or influenza.

Symptoms & Signs

Wind heat with slight sore throat, swollen glands, fever, sinus discharge influenza, fever with chills, headache, sore throat, red eyes stiffness of the upper back and neck, nasal discharge, general aching, and swollen lymph glands. This clinical picturemay be classified as shaoyang and yangming when the etiology is a cold pathogen that is transforming into heat. If the pattern is due to wind heat, the formula may be used for both wei stage and qi stage. This formula is often used to prevent colds and influenzas when an exposure has taken place. It can be useful when Yin Qiao fails to work. It is useful as a preventive agent when traveling on airlines or other places where there may be shared air supplies.

Precautions

This formula contains several cold and cool herbs. Prolonged use can damage the digestive system resulting in stomach upset and loose stool. Do not give this formula to a cold or shivering patient.

Pulse Quality

Rapid, wiry, flooding.

Tongue Appearance

Pink to red body, tongue coat is yellow.