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Chinese Herbs for Lung Health

Acupressure for Asthma

In Chinese Medicine, asthma can present with a variety of symptoms and severities that include chronic asthma conditions, seasonal asthma, and acute asthma associated with stress. It typically requires 4-6 months of herbal Tonic therapy or longer to address asthma, although symptoms begin to clear within a few weeks for most.

Types of Asthma in Chinese Medicine:

#1 Lung Deficiency:

Patients with Lung Deficiency typically experience COPD or asthma attacks triggered by changes in weather or exposure to allergens or viral infections, with sneezing, stuffy nose and sinus congestion. During remission, patients may experience wheezing, shortness of breath, and a low voice. Patients with Lung Qi Deficiency typically have weak immune systems and are susceptible to catching colds.

#2 Spleen Deficiency:

Asthma & COPD that presents with a great deal of phlegm commonly has a complicating factor of Spleen Qi Deficiency which must be addressed along with the restoration of Lung health. Patients with Spleen Deficiency can have asthma attacks triggered by improper dietary intake, such as greasy, cold or spicy foods.

#3 Kidney Deficiency:

Patients with Kidney Deficiency typically have chronic asthma & COPD with attacks triggered by exhaustion and over-exertion. These patients often lack the adaptable quality to tolerate abrupt changes in the weather, their lifestyle or the environment. Kidney Deficiency in asthma presents with the inability to grasp one's breath, and a longer exhalation than inhalation. Common symptoms include a cough with sticky sputum, frail appearance, weakness of the lower back and knees, coldness of the limbs and extremities, pale face, and edema around the ankles. Nighttime asthma is caused by Lung Deficiency and Kidney Yin Deficiency .

Herbs for Lung Deficient Patterns:

Verbascum thapsis-Mullein

A Native American tonic herbal cure that strengthens the lungs, Mullein is able to moisten dry Lungs or conversely clear dampness and phlegm from lungs. Mullein is an excellent herb for restoring lung health in the cases of asthma and bronchitis.

Thymus Vulgaris-Thyme

A major herb in Lung health, Thyme is antibiotic in the Lungs and sinuses, can open breathing passageways, stops wheezing in asthma cases, and dries dampness and phlegm.

Inula helenium-Elecampane root

Elecampane herb is a distinguished Native American energy tonic that affects the Spleen, Lungs and Heart. It is a useful remedy for any deficiency of the respiratory system. Clears damp conditions of the lung and digestive tract. Elecampane additionally strengthens the immune function. This is an important herb for restoring lung health in cases of asthma and bronchitis.

Herbs for Kidney Deficient Patterns:

Psoraleae corylifolia-bu gu zhi

A Kidney Yang Qi T strengths Kidney and Spleen functions. Helps the Kidney "grasp the Qi" and stops wheezing.

Trigonella foenum-hu lu ba-Fenugreek Seed

Warms the Kidney Yang Qi energy and enhances sexual function. It is a natural diabetes herb and lowers high cholesterol. Fenugreek effectively clears the lungs of phlegm.

Rehmannia glutinosa-shu di huang

A Kidney tonic and longevity herb and is found in "anti-aging" formulations for longevity, and rejuvenation.

Herbs for Asthma complicated with Spleen Deficiency:

Foeniculum vulgare-xiao hu xiang-Fennel Seed

Fennel is a versatile herb that spreads Stagnant Liver Qi, harmonizes the stomach, relieves Large Intestine spasm & gas, supports Kidney Qi, warms the uterus, relieves coughing and boosts the immune system.

Codonopsis pilosula-dang shen

An outstanding Spleen Qi Tonic, it supports the both the Spleen and Lung functions so that Qi is replenished for the body to utilize. Codonopsis is also an exceptional blood tonic and a key immune system tonic. It's actions closely mimic Ginseng, but Codonopsis can be used daily without over stimulation or disruption of other body functions.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis-gan cao-Chinese licorice root

Chinese Licorice root is one of the finest herbs known. Licorice root is a Spleen Qi Tonic, an excellent digestive tonic and an herbal energy tonic.

We have used this White Tiger Return formula successfully in clinic to address asthma often. This is a versatile tonic blend for those who suffer from chronic asthma, bronchitis, or any respiratory insufficiencies. It will also reduce phlegm excesses and help the lungs clear particles from smoke and pollution. White Tiger Return formula normalizes healthy lung functions.

White Tiger Return formula is indicated for smokers, or former smokers who have damaged their lungs and would like to protect or restore health to abused lungs. Because this formula actually helps to restore the lungs back to a normal function, it is often used to address COPD and chronic bronchitis.

In Chinese medicine, asthma can present with a variety of symptoms and severities that include chronic asthma conditions, seasonal asthma, and acute asthma associated with stress. Consuming this well-crafted herb formula for 3-6 months can not only lessen the severely of asthma attacks, but begin to eliminate them all together by virtue of restoring Lung health.

Most asthma conditions, especially with the inability to grasp a breath, have an element of Kidney Deficiency that should be addressed along with lung health for prolonged asthma relief. Asthma that presents with a great deal of phlegm has a complicating factor of Spleen Qi Deficiency that must be addressed along with the restoration of Lung health. This formula is a combination of the best Western, Native American, and Asian herbs for repairing the lungs.

Inula helenium-Elecampane root

A distinguished Western herbal energy tonic that affects the Spleen, Lungs and Heart. Useful for any deficiency of the respiratory system. Clears damp conditions of the lung and digestive tract. Strengthens the immune function. This is an important traditional herbal cure for restoring lung health in cases of asthma and bronchitis.

Thymus Vulgaris-Thyme

A top herb in Lung health, Thyme is antibiotic in the Lungs and sinuses, can open breathing passageways, stops wheezing in asthma cases, and dries dampness and phlegm.

Lilium brownii - bai he - lilly bulb

Nourishes lungs and is often used to stops coughing, especially with dryness or heat in the lungs. Lilly bulb is beneficial to asthmatics who are anxious or agitated.

Oreganum spp.-Oregano

A top herb in Lung health, Oregano is anti-viral and antibiotic herb historically. In the Lungs, it is used to open breathing passageways and to control wheezing in cases of asthma and bronchitis.

Codonopsis pilosula-dang shen

It is mild and doesn't have any side effects. An outstanding Qi tonic, it supports the Spleen and promotes Lung functions, replenishing spent Qi. Codonopsis is also an exceptional blood tonic and a key immune system tonic. It's actions closely mimic Ginseng, but Codonopsis can be used daily without over stimulation or disruption of other body functions.

Trigonella foenum-hu lu ba-Fenugreek Seed

Warms the Kidney energy and enhances sexual function. Traditionally used for diabetes and high cholesterol. Clears the lungs of phlegm.

Althaea officinalis-Marshmallow root

Used to reduce inflammation throughout the body and nourishes the Yin. Increases digestive absorption and heals all mucus membrane along the digestive tract, lungs and urinary tract. This demulcent herb repairs the lungs.

Salvia officinalis - Sage

Sage is an amazing rejuvenation herb that fortifies the endocrine system, respiratory system, nervous system, and immune system. It also reduces phlegm and dampness anywhere in the body. The name literally means "well-being".

Verbascum thapsis-Mullein

One of the best Western tonic herbs that strengthens and repairs the lungs, Mullein is able to moisten dry Lungs, or conversely clear dampness and phlegm from lungs. Excellent herb for restoring lung health in the cases of asthma and bronchitis.

Schisandra chinensis-wu wei zi

Schizandra is a famous tonic historically consumed by Chinese royalty and is revered for its ability to slow aging. It is used in many tonic formulations as an "astringent" and can stop night sweats. Enhances lung repair.

Lactuca spp.-Wild Lettuce

Wild Lettuce calms the Spirit and relieves anxiety while promoting rest. It is one of the strongest legal herbal pain killers. It also helps to open the chest and circulate Lung Qi. This herb will stop the bronchi spasms associated with asthma.

Grindelia spp.

Used to stop spasms of the bronchi and strengthen the Lung function, especially in curing asthma.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis-gan cao-Chinese licorice root

Chinese Licorice root is one of the best tonic herbs known, with amazing benefits. Licorice root builds Spleen Qi and is an excellent digestive tonic and energy builder. The Chinese licorice varietal does not have the nasty tendency of its Western cousin of raising blood pressure. It is included in this Chinese formulations in very small quantities because it is said to harmonize all the ingredients in an herbal formula.

For information on conventional treatments for asthma, visit the Mayo Clinic, the CDC, or the Medline. This is not an endorsement of these organization, just a resource guide.

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Kidney 3 is located in the depression

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