{"product_id":"yin-qiao-san","title":"Yin Qiao San","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder, 銀翹散) is a classical Chinese herbal formula in concentrated powder form, from Yes China Herbs (Ko Da).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was standardised by Wu Jutong in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWen Bing Tiao Bian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1798). The name comes from its two chief herbs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJin Yin Hua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (honeysuckle) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLian Qiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (forsythia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis formula releases the exterior with acrid-cool herbs and resolves heat-toxin. It is traditionally used at the onset of an upper respiratory tract infection — sore or scratchy throat, fever, headache, thirst, and dry cough. In Chinese medicine this is Wind-Heat attacking the Lungs at the Wei (defensive) level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJin Yin Hua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Honeysuckle Flower) — chief herb; soothes the throat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLian Qiao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Forsythia Fruit) — chief herb; opens the exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNiu Bang Zi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Burdock Seed) — reduces throat swelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBo He\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Mint) — disperses Wind-Heat and clears the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJing Jie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Schizonepeta) — assists release of the exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDan Dou Chi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Fermented Soybean) — vents constrained heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Platycodon Root) — opens the Lungs and directs the formula upward.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDan Zhu Ye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Lophatherum) — clears residual heat and eases thirst.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLu Gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Phragmites Rhizome) — generates fluids and cools the Lungs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Licorice Root) — harmonizes the formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation suggestion: Mix 1 teaspoon of powder in hot water and drink warm, 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot indicated for Wind-Cold with strong chills, body aches, and no sore throat. Contains fermented soybean. Use with caution in pregnancy, while nursing, or with liver disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Seal tightly after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse under the guidance of a practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54588758130998,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/5993\/0422\/files\/IMG-8252.jpg?v=1789727282","url":"https:\/\/mountcoolumchinesemedicine.com\/products\/yin-qiao-san","provider":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}