COLDS & FLU Cheat Sheet

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Remedies in Pill Form
Plum Flower Brand (GMP Rated) available 
from Acupuncturists and many Health Food Stores
For adult dose follow directions on bottles.

For Colds or Flu take either:

Gan Mao Ling   >  Kills Viruses
for initial stage & through out illness, 
continue 1-2 days after symptoms subside
Quickly alleviates symptoms if taken soon enough.
Take every 3-4 hours, during illness and 
3 times per day for 1-2 days after symptoms are gone.

or

Yin Chiao > Kills Viruses
for colds or flu with heat signs 
such as more fever than chills, 
sore throat, Red face, cheeks, tongue, 
or lips, irritability, yellow 
or colored mucous 
Take every 3-4 hours, during illness.
 3 times per day for 1-2 days 
after symptoms are gone

Combine with one of the above 
Formulas if needed:

Bi Yan Pian >  Nasal Discharge or Post Nasal Drip
for colds, flu or allergies with
Take every 3-4 hours as needed.


Chuan Xin Lian >  Herbal Antibiotic
 for colored mucous or phlegm
Take with Gan Mao Ling or Yin Chiao 
every 3-4 hours as needed during illness 
and 3 times per day for 1 day after symptoms are gone.
Also effective for treating UTI's

Jade Screen > Prevents Colds, Flu, and Allergies
Builds immune system.
Take once per day before & during cold and flu season
if in contact with people with cold and flu, 
increase to 2 times per day
if in intimate of continual contact with someone 
with a cold or flu, take 3 times per day
can be taken all year round to boost immune system   


Liquid formulas available from 
Acupuncturists for children or adults

If phlegm invades sinuses, throat or lungs 
make appointment for treatment 
& herbal formulas to expel phlegm, 
to reduce recovery time and feel better faster. 


                    Health & Happiness,
                            Nancy Burton, L.Ac.