Course Overview

Acute respiratory conditions are commonly seen in the clinic, and Chinese herbal formulas offer particularly effective treatment. The common cold that progresses into cough occurs frequently, and in this recording, we will delineate seven distinct stages of cough. Available Chinese herbal formulas will be discussed for each stage, with a focus on the rationale of the component ingredients. Besides cold and cough, we will also discuss fever, infectious throat conditions and ear infections. The same formulas are used for infants, children, and adults, with different dosing considerations. The recording offers clinical tips for managing cases, which will be of interest for advanced herbal practitioners as well as those just beginning to explore herbal medicine.

Course Objectives

• Delineate the five distinct stages of an acute cough
• Become familiar with the Chinese formulas used at each stage
• Understand the rational of the ingredients
• Discuss cold, cough, fever, infectious throat conditions, and ear infections
• Dosage considerations for infants, children, and adults
• Receive clinical tips for managing cases

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrsCommon Cold, Sore throat, nasal symptoms — Yin Qioa San; Gan Mao Ling; Chuan Xin Lain; Pu Ji Xioa Du Yin; Xi Gua Shuang; Cang Er Zi San; Xi Yin Wan; Bi Yan Pian

1 hrs - 2 hrsCough: Plotting the stages of a cough Wind Heat Cough — Sang Ju Yin Lung Fire Cough — Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan; Qing Fei Yi Hou Pian Phlegm Heat Cough — Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan

2 hrs - 2.5 hrsSticky Phlegm Cough — Ning Sou Wan; Qing Fei Tang Phlegm-Damp Cough — Ban Xia Hou Po Tang; Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang; Xing Su San Cough Syrups — Loquat and Fritillary Extract; San She Dan Chuan Bei Yei; Hsiao Keh Chuan; Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang Jiang