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| − | Gan Mao Ling is an extremely effective patent remedy for the treatment of viral colds. It has a high percentage of strong anti-viral herbs. These herbs are known for their effectiveness in combating viral cold. | + | Gan Mao Ling is an extremely effective patent remedy for the treatment of viral colds. It has a high percentage of strong anti-viral herbs. These herbs are known for their effectiveness in combating viral cold. Use for flu and common cold following unsuccessful application of Yin Chiao formulas. Can be taken as a preventative when exposed to flu or common cold in others. Yin Chiao works best for colds that begin in the throat while Gan Mao Ling appears to work best for colds that begin in the nose. |
| − | Use for flu and common cold following unsuccessful application of Yin Chiao formulas. Can be taken as a preventative when exposed to flu or common cold in others. Yin Chiao works best for colds that begin in the throat while Gan Mao Ling appears to work best for colds that begin in the nose. | + | *Gan Mao Ling can be used as a cold preventative alone or in combination with Yin Chiao at the early (yang ming) stage of a cold or flu. It is also used alone or in combination with Zong Gan Ling for added relief of symptoms at the later (shao yang) stage. |
| + | *This product may be most helpful when a cold or flu is accompanied by a cough or sinus infection. Use this product for acute problems only. | ||
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| + | Several of the herbs in this formula are of recent discovery and are not mentioned in classical medical literature. Ilex gang mei gen, evodia san cha ku, and vitex huang jing cao, along with better known isatis, lonicera, and chrysanthemum have recently been shown to have strong antiviral effects. | ||
| + | * Use alone or combine with Yin Chiao at the onset of cold or flu or. | ||
| + | * Use alone or combine with Zong Gan Ling for stronger relief of cold or flu symptoms. | ||
| + | *Use when cough or sinus congestion is present at the onset of a cold or flu. | ||
| + | * May be especially useful when cold begins in the nose. For colds beginning in the throat add Yin Chiao | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
* Ilex root, [[Gang Mei Gen]], clears heat and resolves toxins | * Ilex root, [[Gang Mei Gen]], clears heat and resolves toxins | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 15 February 2014
Other Names : 感冒灵, 感冒靈
Contents
Special Precautions of Gan Mao Ling
Because of the short history of use of some of its ingredients (less than 100 years), Gan Mao Ling is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Prolonged use may cause digestive upset or loose stools.
Benefits and uses of Gan Mao Ling are
Gan Mao Ling is an extremely effective patent remedy for the treatment of viral colds. It has a high percentage of strong anti-viral herbs. These herbs are known for their effectiveness in combating viral cold. Use for flu and common cold following unsuccessful application of Yin Chiao formulas. Can be taken as a preventative when exposed to flu or common cold in others. Yin Chiao works best for colds that begin in the throat while Gan Mao Ling appears to work best for colds that begin in the nose.
- Gan Mao Ling can be used as a cold preventative alone or in combination with Yin Chiao at the early (yang ming) stage of a cold or flu. It is also used alone or in combination with Zong Gan Ling for added relief of symptoms at the later (shao yang) stage.
- This product may be most helpful when a cold or flu is accompanied by a cough or sinus infection. Use this product for acute problems only.
Several of the herbs in this formula are of recent discovery and are not mentioned in classical medical literature. Ilex gang mei gen, evodia san cha ku, and vitex huang jing cao, along with better known isatis, lonicera, and chrysanthemum have recently been shown to have strong antiviral effects.
- Use alone or combine with Yin Chiao at the onset of cold or flu or.
- Use alone or combine with Zong Gan Ling for stronger relief of cold or flu symptoms.
- Use when cough or sinus congestion is present at the onset of a cold or flu.
- May be especially useful when cold begins in the nose. For colds beginning in the throat add Yin Chiao
Ingredients
- Ilex root, Gang Mei Gen, clears heat and resolves toxins
- Evodia leaf, San Cha Ku, clears heat and resolves toxins
- Chrysanthemum flower, Ju Hua, disperses wind-heat, clears liver heat, cools lung heat
- Vitex herb, Huang Jing Cao, disperses wind-heat, cools lung heat
- Isatis root, Ban Lan Gen, clears heat, cleans toxin
- Lonicera flower, Jin Yin Hua, clears heat, cleans toxin, relieves the surface
