{"product_id":"minor-blue-green-dragon-liquid-tincture-xiao-qing-long-tang","title":"Minor Blue Dragon (Xiao Qing Long Tang) | Herbal Tincture","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 1 oz (w\/dropper included)-- approx. 10 days supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMADE IN USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Blue Dragon Liquid Tincture (Xiao Qing Long Tang) is a Chinese Medicine formula for use when you feel like you are just starting to get sick\u003c\/strong\u003e. You may experience some of the following presentations: body ache, fever w\/no perspiration, alternating chills and fever (emphasis on the chills), headache, shortness of breath, difficulty drawing breath into the body, and perhaps tightness in the chest \u0026amp; a cough with clear sputum). In terms of TCM theory, this is referred to as a \"wind-cold invasion\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you were to feel some of the above-mentioned symptoms, you might take this formula for a few days to a week (until the symptoms go away). If the symptoms persist beyond this initial period (or have changed appreciably), it probably means that the cold or flu has sunk deeper into the body and established its presence there-- at which point you would need to choose a different formula (based on how the symptoms have changed over time). \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is it good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efever w\/no perspiration (alternating with chills)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehead and body aches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecoughing up clear phlegm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echest constriction\/shortness of breath\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional Chinese medicine benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDispels pathogenic wind cold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransforms phlegm fluid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarms the lung meridian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescends \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eqi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat else you might like to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\"\u003eIn terms of TCM theory, this formula is useful in support of the lungs, respiratory system and immune system after there is weakness of spleen \u003ci\u003eqi\u003c\/i\u003e with damp; it also supports respiratory\/immune system and breathing after exposure to cold air and is considered safe for use with children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is important to understand that Chinese herbs work by restoring balance to the body. This means that \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyou 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\u003c\/strong\u003e, and often times longer than that... it all depends on the individual and the nature of the ailment being addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinellia rhizome \u003cem\u003e(Ban xia), \u003c\/em\u003eWhite mulberry bark \u003cem\u003e(Sang bai pi), \u003c\/em\u003eMagnolia flower \u003cem\u003e(Xin yi hua), \u003c\/em\u003eAster root \u003cem\u003e(Zi wan), \u003c\/em\u003eCinnamon twig \u003cem\u003e(Gui zhi),\u003c\/em\u003e Dried ginger root \u003cem\u003e(Gan jiang), \u003c\/em\u003eAsarum \u003cem\u003e(Xi xin), \u003c\/em\u003eSchisandra berry \u003cem\u003e(Wu wei zi), \u003c\/em\u003eWhite peony root \u003cem\u003e(Bai shao), \u003c\/em\u003eHoney-fried licorice root \u003cem\u003e(Zhi gan cao)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShake Well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintenance Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: Dissolve 1-2 droppers (1\/2 tsp.) in warm water or juice 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAugmented Serving\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo evaporate alcohol place in hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"root + spring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055527641400,"sku":"567-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3942\/9688\/files\/Tincture_Label_Bottle_2048_Minor-Blue-Dragon.png?v=1781033854","url":"https:\/\/shoprootandspringoods.com\/products\/minor-blue-green-dragon-liquid-tincture-xiao-qing-long-tang","provider":"root + spring","version":"1.0","type":"link"}