Pinellia XPT

• Profuse yellow or green sputum from infection and/or inflammation of the respiratory tract
• Cough and dyspnea from pneumonia or bronchitis
• Chest congestion and fullness from respiratory disorders
• Post-nasal drip

• Expectorant effect to expel phlegm and sputum from the upper respiratory tract
• Antitussive function to relieve cough
• Antibiotic effect to treat bacterial and viral infections

• This formula is designed for respiratory infections characterized by chest congestion with profuse yellow phlegm. It is not suitable for the initial stage of wind-heat or wind-cold.
• Some patients may experience stomach discomfort as a result of taking this formula. Should this occur, reduce the dosage or take the herbs with food.
• This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
• This formula is not recommended for long-term use. It should be discontinued when the desired effects are achieved.

• Avoid foods that are greasy or spicy in nature as they create more dampness and heat.
• To avoid infection, a diet high in garlic, onions, and water is recommended.
• Adequate intake of vitamin C is important as it is greatly consumed by white blood cells when fighting infections.
• Avoid smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, alcohol, seafood, and phlegm-producing foods such as sweets, dairy products, heavy or greasy foods.
• Eat plenty of foods that contain vitamin A and C, which strengthen the lung tissue and improve resistance to infection, respectively.
  
• Spleen is responsible for generating post-natal qi and good Spleen function also contributes to a healthy immune system. Foods that damage the Spleen should be avoided:
  - Avoid any and all foods that contain sugar, such as cake, dessert, candy, chocolate, canned juice, soft drinks, caffeinated drinks, stevia, sugar substitutes, agave, xylitol, and corn syrup.
  - Avoid raw or uncooked meats, such as sashimi, sushi, steak tartar, and seared meat. Minimize consumption of foods that are cooling in nature, including tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, bitter melon, cucumber, gourd, luffa, eggplant, winter melon, watermelon, honeydew, citrus, oranges, guava, grapefruit, pineapple, plums, pear, banana, papaya, watermelon, white radish, mustard leaf, potherb mustard, Chinese kale, napa, bamboo sprout. Do not eat foods straight from the refrigerator. Long-term intake of cold fruits and vegetables like the ones listed above may be damaging to the Spleen. The cooling property of foods can be neutralized by cooking or adding 20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii).
  - Avoid carbohydrates like white rice or bread as they may produce dampness.
  - No seafood especially shellfish, like crabs, oyster, scallops, clams, lobster and shrimp (they enter the yangming Stomach channel).
  - Avoid fermented foods like cheese or fermented tofu.
  - Do not eat dairy products, such as milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.
  - Avoid fried or greasy foods.
  
• 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.
• Patients are encouraged to expel sputum out so that the airway can be cleared to facilitate normal respiration and relieve chest congestion.
• Installation of an air purifier at home is recommended for recurrent respiratory disorders.
• A humidifier will increase moisture in the air, hydrate the mucous membranes of the nose and the lung, and hence increase resistance to infection.
  

Take 4 to 6 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water.

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