Respitrol (Deficient)

• Chronic and deficient respiratory diseases, such as asthma, respiratory allergies, occupational lung diseases, and environmental lung diseases
• Chronic respiratory disorders characterized by compromised breathing functions and damaged lung structures
• General symptoms and signs of deficiency including shortness of breath characterized by difficult inhalation but normal exhalation, wheezing and shortness of breath that becomes worse with physical exertion, snoring sounds in the throat due to phlegm accumulation, low-pitched rhonchi, audible wheezes, frail cough with sputum, dry throat, aversion to wind, spontaneous sweating, red cheeks, red tongue with scanty coating, and a thready, rapid pulse.
  

• Antiasthmatic and bronchodilating effects to treat wheezing, dyspnea and asthma
• Antitussive function to stop coughing
• Expectorant function to eliminate sputum and phlegm
• Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce the swelling and inflammation in the lung
  

• This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
• Patients with heat- or cold-type respiratory disorders should use Respitrol (Heat) or Respitrol (Cold), respectively. Please refer to Supplementary Formulas for maintenance treatment of respiratory disorders.
• Patients with severe or acute asthma attacks may need additional herbal or drug treatment.
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.

• 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.
• Avoid mucus-producing foods such as sugar, fried or greasy foods, dairy products including cheese, food additives (MSG, metabisulfite), white flour products, and junk food. Increase onion and garlic intake in the diet. A diet low in spicy, raw, greasy, and sweet foods is also recommended.
• Patients with emphysema should avoid cigarettes and secondhand smoke. Avoid air pollution, dust, mold, fur, animal dander, chemicals, or artificial fragrances.
• It is helpful to maintain a stable temperature environment. Avoid sudden and extremes of temperature, including heat, cold, humidity, or dryness whenever possible.
• 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 Immune + or Cordyceps 3, should also be taken on a regular basis.
• 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.
  

Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. This formula may be taken continuously on a long-term basis for the maintenance and prevention of asthma.

• Radix Bupleuri
• Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
• Radix Angelicae Sinensis
• CordycepsCortex Magnoliae Officinalis
• Semen Sinapis
• Semen Armeniacae Amarum
• Semen Raphani
• Cortex Cinnamomi
• Semen Descurainiae
• Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
• Spina Gleditsiae
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle
• Folium Perillae
• Fructus Perillae
• Radix et Rhizoma Asteris