Lonicera Complex

• Viral infections (early stages): common cold, influenza, measles, oral herpes, cold sores, and fever blisters
• Bacterial infections (early stages): bronchitis, pneumonia
• Throat infections: soreness, swelling, and inflammation of the throat

• Antiviral properties to treat viral infections
• Antibacterial properties to treat bacterial infections
• Antipyretic effect to lower body temperature
• Expectorant effect to eliminate sputum and phlegm
• Antitussive effect to suppress cough
  

• Lonicera Complex is designed for patients with wind-heat attacks. Should the patient experience wind-cold symptoms such as clear nasal discharge, headache, or chills,
  use Respitrol (Cold) instead.
• Patients with encephalitis or meningitis should be sent to the emergency room for immediate medical treatment. Warning signs and symptoms of encephalitis or meningitis
  include fever, headache, stiff neck, sore throat, vomiting, and mental confusion. In addition to soreness, the stiffness is also characterized by severe pain with gentle taps to
  the neck, and extreme stiffness and immobility when the patient tries to lower the chin to the chest.
  

• For treatment of common cold or influenza, always drink plenty of water, juice, soup, and tea as they can help flush out the body and prevent dehydration. At least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day is recommended.
• Vitamin C is well recognized for its effect to prevent and treat common colds and influenza. Foods high in vitamin C, such as oranges, are strongly recommended.
• Vitamin A, a vital nutrient for the mucous membranes throughout the respiratory system, should also be consumed in adequate quantity. Foods rich in vitamin A include raw fruits and vegetables, such as carrots.
• To avoid infection, a diet high in garlic and onions is recommended as these two foods contain natural antibiotics.
• Phlegm-producing foods such as sweets, dairy products, and heavy or greasy foods are not recommended.
• Warm and hot natured foods that damage qi and yin should be avoided, such as:
  - certain fruits like mango and durian that produce heat.

- stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and energy drinks.

- spicy/pungent/aromatic vegetables such as pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, funnel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi.

• Avoid food and drinks with artificial coloring.
• Consume as few meat products as possible. Do not eat processed meats, such as lunch meats, hot dogs and sausages, as they contain nitrites that are associated with inflammation and chronic disease.
• Adequate rest is essential for recovery. Avoid exposure to wind by putting on more clothing. Covering the head and neck area is especially important. Fluctuation of temperature increases the risk of bacterial and viral infection. Installation of an air purifier is recommended for patients who repeatedly catch infectious respiratory disorders.
• Patients should be advised to stop smoking and drinking.
• It is recommended to take a hot shower or bath after taking the herbs to promote the diaphoretic function. Warm temperature burns up and destroys the viruses. Low body temperature decreases resistance to viruses and bacteria.
• Steam inhalation heals the throat, nasal passages, and bronchial tubes. During the acute phase, inhale the steam vapor for 15 minutes three times daily. During the chronic phase, inhale the steam vapor for 15 minutes before going to bed.
• It is important to build up a strong immune system prior to the cold and flu season. Regular exercise, short cold shower following a hot shower, and ingestion of tonic herbs are all beneficial to strengthen the body and its immune system.
• Individuals with an infection should rest and recover in a separate room to prevent spreading germs to other people. Ventilate the room frequently – but make sure the patient is kept warm.
• Patients with oral herpes should stay away from heat, UV rays, over-exertion, stress, spicy or greasy foods, seafood, or anything that may trigger an attack. Conversely, they are advised to eat plenty of vegetables or fruits that are cold in nature (cucumber, pear, watermelon, tomatoes) and yogurt. Replacement of toothbrush is also recommended as some herpes virus may linger on the bristles.

For treatment of viral or bacterial infections, take 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Begin herbal treatment with the first sign of viral or bacterial infection and continue for one to two weeks or until symptoms resolve. To shorten the duration of infection, take 6 capsules four times daily until symptoms resolve.

• Radix Isatidis
• Herba Menthae
• Folium Isatidis
• Semen Sojae Praeparatum
• Herba Lophatheri
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae
• Radix Platycodonis
• Flos Lonicerae Japonicae
• Herba Schizonepetae
• Fructus Forsythiae
• Rhizoma Phragmiti
• Lysine
• Fructus Arctii
• Herba Taraxaci
• Flos Chrysanthemi Indici
• Herba Violae
• Herba Echinaceae