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How We Can Benefit from Chinese Medicine’s Yin Qiao San

A popular treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concoction known as Yin Qiao San has been used to treat seasonal illnesses for hundreds of years. Practitioners of TCM have used Yin Qiao San to help with everything from the common cold, cough, fever, and other illnesses of the respiratory tract. Yin Qiao San is not just one herb but is made of a combination of 9 herbs. This makes it a drug-free option that may come in handy during winter those winter months. Read on to learn more about Yin Qiao San benefits.

What is the Research Behind Yin Qiao San?

Symptoms of wind heat, such as sweating and becoming flushed, respond well to treatment with Yin Qiao San. Yin Qiao San Research has shown that it has been proven to be effective in the treatment of wind heat symptoms in as little as one week with mild side effects being very rare. According to TCM, both upper respiratory tract infections and common colds are often associated with wind heat. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of Yin Qiao San help to soothe and eliminate the symptoms that are commonly associated with these seasonal illnesses.

Yin Qiao San benefits

Benefits of Yin Qiao San

What is Yin Qiao San used for? Though it is widely used to treat the symptoms associated with both upper respiratory tract infections and common colds, the herbs in Yin Qiao San can also help to prevent the onset of these seasonal illnesses. For those who are sensitive to or cannot take paracetamol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Yin Qiao San may be a drug-free option that can provide some relief. Yin Qiao San can be added to your daily routine to help with:

  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Cold and Flu
  • Body aches
  • Headaches
  • Pain and discomforts
  • Tonsillitis glandular

Chinese Medicine practitioners also recommend adding Yin Qiao San to your daily routine during the colder months to strengthen your immune system and prevent catching cold and flu.

How does Yin Qiao San Work?

Yin Qiao San is an ideal treatment for patients who exhibits signs of excess toxic heat and wind heat.  It helps to clear heat and prevent wind heat or toxic heat from invading the lungs. This is thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Yin Qiao San will even aid in reducing or preventing fever and acts as a natural, drug-free pain reliever.

When should I take Yin Qiao San?

When used as soon as symptoms like a sore or scratchy throat appear, Yin Qiao San is most helpful. It may be used as a preventive treatment as well.

Yin Qiao San benefits

What Does Yin Qiao San Contain?

Though the quantities and potency of the herbs found in Yin Qiao San may vary, the nine herbs that make up Yin Qiao San are:

  • Jin Yin Hua ( Honeysuckle ): Used in TCM for centuries, jin-yin-hua is effective in clearing heat and working to detoxify the body. This ancient herb has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antiallergic, and antioxidant properties. Not only can it be used for such illnesses as the flu or hand-foot-and-mouth disease, but it may even help to prevent them.
  • Lian Qiao ( Forsythia fruits ): Lian-qiao also has a long history of use in TCM. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties, it has been used to help with infectious diseases such as nephritis. Studies have shown that it is both neuroprotective as well as cardiovascular protective.
  • Niu Bang Zi ( Fructus Arctii ): This dried fruit which contains powerful flavonoids and phenolic acid is often used in the treatment of cough and inflammation. In addition to its antiviral, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, it is also effective at lipid lowering and even offers pain relief.
  • Jie Geng ( Balloon Flower Root ): Jing-jie is a Chinese herb commonly used to clear wind heat. It is effective in promoting digestion and regulating blood flow.
  • Bo he ( Peppermint ): Its use dating back thousands of years, bo-he not only clears wind heat, but it can also aid in soothing a sore throat.
  • Dan Dou Chi ( Prepared Soybean ): Used to treat fevers, headache, and irritability, dan-do-chi is made from the fermented seeds of the soybean. It is sometimes used as a concoction with other herbs to treat hepatitis and abdominal distension. It may even improve circulation.
  • Dan Zhu Ye ( bamboo leaves and stem ): Made from the dried leaves of lophatherum gracile, zhu-ye has a long history of use to treat fever. Along with its anti-cancer and anti-bacterial properties, it is also an effective diuretic.
  • Lu gen ( Rhizoma Phragmitis ): Along with its ability to reduce fever, lu-gen is also helpful in relieving vomiting and constipation as it helps to promote the release of fluids.
  • Gan Cao ( Licorice Root ): Gan-cao has been used in TCM for centuries for the treatment of influenza. Like many of the other herbs included in Yin Qiao San, it also has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Those suffering from a seasonal cold will appreciate its ability to eliminate phlegm.

Conclusion:

When the cold weather arrives, it almost always brings with it seasonal illnesses like cold and flu. Though hand washing and keeping a safe physical distance may help to reduce your chances of coming down with something, many people find that they get sick in spite of their best efforts. Those who come down with these illnesses are sure to be dealing with such symptoms as discomfort, fever, sore throat, and cough. Yin Qiao San has a proven track record of treating these symptoms and even possibly preventing the onset of illness in the first place. Those who are unable to take common pain relievers to reduce fever may find relief from thanks to Yin Qiao San. If you are interested in achieving Yin Qiao San benefits, then speak to your healthcare practitioner about trying Yin Qiao San for relief of your seasonal illness symptoms.

Yin Qiao San Jie Du Pian

Yin Qiao San Jie Du Pian

Yin Qiao San Jie Du Pian by GinSen are natural anti viral supplements. This herbal blend works by boosting immune system and eliminating any infection and mucus in your body. Providing relief from sore throat, fever, body aches, tonsillitis glandular, common and seasonal colds.

For more information about how Chinese Medicine can help you with seasonal illness symptoms, book your free consultation with our Chinese Medicine experts today

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We can’t guarantee the treatment result, as the symptoms of conditions are unpredictable and vary greatly from person to person. The treatment length and recovery time also varies for individual. Please visit our clinics website: GinSen where a specialists will discuss your care and provide a consultation, and the treatment will be designed to meet your individual needs.

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