Yu Ping Feng San – by Sun Ten Laboratories

The immune system, is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, and defends us against germs and microorganisms every day. In most cases, the immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. But sometimes problems with the immune system can lead to illness and infection. Also life style choices can make a huge difference in how efficiently your immune system functions. In Chinese medicine we link the immune system to the wei qi also known as defensive qi, the lungs, spleen and kidneys. Together these organs and mechanisms work to keep our bodies free from intruding pathogens. In Chinese medicine, the defensive wei qi is located at the exterior surface of the body and provides the initial protection against foreign or pathogenic factors. When this wei qi is strong, pathogenic factors cannot penetrate the body. When it is weak, a wide variety of infections can occur. Therefore, prevention of infections relies on normal functioning of defensive wei qi. Chinese herbs can be very helpful in managing this situation, when looking for a more modern day formula to boost the defensive wei qi, and tonify the lungs kidney and spleen. Look for a formula containing at least one or more of the following herbs:

Subcategories & Applications

Astringent Formulas

Ingredients

• Huang Qi (Radix Astragali), 50g
• Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macro), 16.7g
• Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae), 16.7g
• Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingiberis Recens), 10g
• Da Zao (Hong) (Fructus Jujubae), 6.7g

• Recommended Dosing

  • 1.5-2 grams 3 times a day for an average adult (18-60 years of age, approximately 150 lbs). Each flat Evergreen clear spoon is 1 gram, whereas a cooking teaspoon is 2 grams. This standard dosage may be increased or decreased depending on the patient’s individual factors, such as age, body weight, type of illness and severity. Please see Strategic Dosing Guidelines for details.
  • Serve with warm water on an empty stomach, 2-3 hours apart from your prescription medication or other supplements. Do not take with tea, coffee, juice, soda or any other beverages.