Other Names : 感冒灵, 感冒靈<br>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.
==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.
* 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
* Isatis root, [[Ban Lan Gen]], clears heat, cleans toxin
* Lonicera flower, [[Jin Yin Hua]], clears heat, cleans toxin, relieves the surface
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