Allergy Relief (Pe Min Kan Tang) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
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Allergy Relief (Pe Min Kan Tang) | Herbal Tincture
$14.00
Authentic Ingredients
Made in USA
Easy to Prepare
Size: 1 oz (w/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply
MADE IN USA
What is it:
Pe Min Kan Liquid Tincture is most useful when you have sinus problems (congestion, pain, headache, runny nose). More generally useful for respiratory system support during cold, flu, and allergy season; particularly when there is excess nasal discharge or post-nasal drip. It unblocks the nose & breaks up phlegm and is appropriate for use for to address a variety of symptoms associated with the common cold presenting with sinus congestion (see bullet points directly below).
What is it good for:
- sinus congestion, pain & headache
- runny nose (especially when the mucus is yellow/green (indicating infection))
- sneezing, itchy eyes & sore throat
- coughing and wheezing
Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:
- dispels pathenogenic wind
- clears heat
- clears toxins
- transforms phlegm
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dispels turbidity
What else you might like to know:
It is important to understand that Chinese herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that you usually have to take an herb or a formula for a longer period of time than you would with pharmaceuticals in order to get results-- usually at least a month, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.
Ingredients:
Magnolia flower (Xin yi hua), Xanthium fruit (Cang er zi), Isatis root (Ban lan gen), Agastache herb (Huo xiang), Wild chyrsanthemum flower (Ye ju hua), Siler root (Fang feng), Centipeda herb (E bu shi cao), Field mint (Bo he), Perilla leaf (Zi su ye)
Directions for use:
Shake Well before each use.
Maintenance Serving: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.
Augmented Serving: Take 1 full tsp. 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice or as directed by a qualified herbalist familiar with the use of Chinese herbs and formulas.
To evaporate alcohol place in hot water.
Dosage for Pets
Administer as per your veterinarian's guidance, adjusting dosage to match your pet's size and specific needs.
Typically given as a daily supplement, this works best when integrated into a holistic health plan.
One dropper full equals 1/4 tsp.
- Under 30lbs half dropper 1-3x/day
- 30 - 60 Ibs one dropper 1-3x/day
- 60 - 120lbs 1.5 droppers 1-3x/day
- Over 120lbs 2 droppers 1-3x/day
Frequently asked questions
What is Allergy Relief (Pe Min Kan Tang)?
Allergy Relief, or Pe Min Kan, is a Chinese herbal formula in liquid tincture form, made in the USA by root + spring. It is formulated to support the nose and sinuses, especially when there is congestion, sinus pressure, or a runny nose, and to offer respiratory support during cold, flu, and allergy season. It comes in a 1 oz bottle with a dropper.
What is Pe Min Kan traditionally used for in Chinese medicine?
In Chinese medicine Pe Min Kan is traditionally used to dispel wind, clear heat and toxins, transform phlegm, and clear turbidity from the head. It is a go-to formula when the nose feels blocked and there is thick or colored mucus, sneezing, itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, or post-nasal drip. Its herbs are chosen to open the nasal passages and break up phlegm.
What herbs are in the Allergy Relief tincture?
The formula contains Magnolia flower (Xin Yi Hua), Xanthium fruit (Cang Er Zi), Isatis root (Ban Lan Gen), Agastache (Huo Xiang), wild chrysanthemum flower (Ye Ju Hua), Siler root (Fang Feng), Centipeda herb (E Bu Shi Cao), field mint (Bo He), and Perilla leaf (Zi Su Ye). Many of these are aromatic herbs traditionally used to open the nose.
How do I take Pe Min Kan tincture?
Shake the bottle well before each use. For the maintenance serving, stir 1 to 2 droppers (about 1/2 teaspoon) in warm water or juice 2 to 3 times daily. The augmented serving is 1 full teaspoon 2 to 3 times daily in warm water or juice. If you would like less alcohol, place your serving in hot water first so some of it evaporates.
How long should I take Pe Min Kan?
It depends on why you are using it. Chinese herbs work by restoring balance, so for recurring seasonal or sinus patterns they are usually taken for at least a month, and often longer, depending on the individual. Each 1 oz bottle is about a 10 day supply at the maintenance serving, so plan on a few bottles if you are using it through a season.
What does the Pe Min Kan tincture taste like?
It is aromatic and herbal, with a fresh note from field mint and Perilla leaf and some bitterness from Isatis and wild chrysanthemum. Mixing your serving in warm water or juice makes it much easier to drink. You can also place it in hot water for a few minutes to evaporate some of the alcohol, and breathing in the aromatic steam is pleasant when your nose feels stuffy.
Who should not take Pe Min Kan?
Avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a practitioner advises it, and do not exceed the recommended serving, since Xanthium fruit is meant to be used in measured amounts. If you take prescription medicines, check with your doctor first. Symptoms such as a high fever, trouble breathing, or congestion that keeps getting worse should be seen by a doctor rather than managed with herbs alone.
Why is Magnolia flower (Xin Yi Hua) in this formula?
Magnolia flower bud, or Xin Yi Hua, is one of the best-known herbs in Chinese medicine for the nose. It is warm and aromatic and is traditionally used to open the nasal passages and clear stuffiness. In Pe Min Kan it is paired with Xanthium fruit (Cang Er Zi), a classic combination, while cooler herbs like Isatis and wild chrysanthemum balance it by clearing heat.