Respitrol (Cold)

• Respiratory disorders with cold manifestations: wheezing, dyspnea, shortness of breath, coughing
• Wind-cold or Lung cold with sinus congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, and watery or white nasal discharge, white sputum
• Wheezing and/or dyspnea with intolerance to cold (temperature, food or drinks), grayish and cyanotic complexion of the face and body, chills, and absence of perspiration
• Used as immediate relief for sneezing and clear nasal discharge in people who are exposed to cold weather (i.e., rain or snow) or cold water (i.e., swimmers or divers)

• Bronchodilating and antiasthmatic effects to relax the bronchial smooth muscle and relieve wheezing and dyspnea
• Antitussive effect to suppress cough
• Expectorant effect to eliminate phlegm
• Antibiotic action to treat bacterial and viral infections in the respiratory tract

• This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
• Patients with severe or acute asthma attacks may need additional herbal or drug treatment.
• Patients with heat- or deficient-type respiratory disorders should use Respitrol (Heat) or Respitrol (Deficient), respectively. See Supplementary Formulas for maintenance treatment of respiratory disorders.
• This formula is contraindicated for long-term use. It should be discontinued when the desired effects are achieved. For long-term treatment, consider using Respitrol (Deficient) or Cordyceps 3.
• The Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) used in this formula has been carefully dry fried at high temperature until they appear dark brown or slightly charred, as dictated by the Chinese Materia Medica. Dry frying is necessary because this process simultaneously increases the effect [by enhancing the extraction of active compounds] and decreases the side effects [by destroying the undesired glycosides]. Nonetheless, because Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii) is metabolized by the liver and eliminated by the
  kidneys, individuals with pre-exiting liver or kidney diseases should not take this formula.

• Eliminate all cold and raw foods and beverages from the diet as they constrict the bronchial tubes causing spasms.
• Since asthma may be allergy related, eliminate foods from the diet that commonly cause allergy, such as milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, and nuts. Sulfites – used commonly in restaurants to preserve salads, french fries, and avocado dips – are also linked to asthma attacks.
• White radish is an excellent food to relieve cough. Take 1 white radish, approximately the size of a fist and cut it into thin slices. Mix it with 1 tablespoon of maltose and 1
  cup of water and cook for 20 minutes. Serve the radish and the juice when they cool to room temperature. Another easier method is to mix the slices of white radish with honey. Wait for 30 minutes and drink the fluids that are secreted from the radish.
• Lemon juice with honey is also very effective to relieve cough.
• A diet low in spicy, raw, greasy, and sweet foods is also recommended.
• Avoid the following cooling foods: tofu, tomato, celery, asparagus, bamboo, seaweed, kelp, cucumber, gourd, luffa, oranges, pear, banana, mustard leaf, potherb mustard, cactus, Chinese kale, napa, bamboo sprout. Most melons (such as watermelon), nightshades (eggplant, potato, bell and spicy peppers, tomato), bitter melon, grapefruit, papaya and pineapple are too cold for the Spleen. Therefore, it‘s best to eat sparingly or not at all. Long-term use of cold fruits and vegetables like the ones listed above may be damaging to the Spleen. To make the property more neutral, one can add about 20 pieces of Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii) when cooking them.
• Avoid exposure to pollen, dust, and drastic changes in temperature. Regular exercise with herbal therapy is the key to complete recovery.
• For asthma patients, vacuum and central heating filters should be changed frequently to keep dust, mold, and dust mites to a minimum. Installation of an air purifier is
  recommended for patients who have family members with infectious respiratory disorders. It is recommended to replace carpets with hard surface floors to prevent dust, molds, and other allergens from being trapped in the carpet. Bleach such as Clorox can be used to clear mold and fungus. Animal dander is also a major factor in causing allergies in patients. All contact (direct and indirect) with allergens should be avoided if possible to prevent allergic reactions.
• Patients should be advised to stop smoking, and stay away from secondhand smoke.
• Patients should strengthen their immune system and body resistance in between asthma attacks. A balance of exercise and rest is important. Alternation of hot and cold water in the shower is also effective to desensitize the body to changes in temperature. Herbs that enhance the immune system, such as Cordyceps 3 or Immune +, should also be taken on a regular basis.
• Patients are strongly encouraged to use hypo-allergenic products, and avoid those that contain artificial or chemical additives.

Take 4 to 6 capsules three times a day with warm water on an empty stomach. For maximum effectiveness, start taking Respitrol (Cold) with the first sign of respiratory discomfort.

• Radix Paeoniae Alba
• Fructus Xanthii), dry fried
• Rhizoma Zingiberis
• Ramulus Cinnamomi
• Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
• Semen Sinapis
• Semen Armeniacae Amarum
• Folium Eriobotryae
• Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle
• Fructus Perillae
• Radix et Rhizoma Asteris