Harmonize The Lung

Herbsmith Harmonize the Lung may assist in the management of cough by treating the root of the problem, a lung disharmony

Symptoms

Coughing, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, abdominal breathing, heave line, easily winded

500 g Powder
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Indications:
This blend not only stops the horse’s cough, but also harmonizes the lungs. Therefore treatment should always continue for a significant period of time after the cough is resolved to truly resolve the lung disharmony.

Herbsmith Harmonize the Lung is not a substitute for veterinary care but rather an adjunct to veterinary care. These herbs will complement traditional veterinary care and pharmaceuticals. This blend can—and in many cases should­—be used together. Consultation with Herbsmith’s veterinarian is always available to the horse’s owner or veterinarian.

-Review the research-

Review proceedings concerning lung function
(IVAS Aug 2009)

Chinese Theory:
This combination of herbs was developed generations ago to resolve cough by addressing the underlying cause, or root, of the problem­—a lung disharmony. The herbs in this blend are effective at resolving cough, harmonizing the lung, clearing heat (“inflammation” in Western terms) and dispelling phlegm.

By harmonizing the lung and the lung meridian, we allow the body to heal itself. This is the true difference between treating the root cause versus simply suppressing the symptoms. Once the lungs are in harmony, the horse can react in a normal way to viruses or allergens such as dust and mold.

Suggested Use (for 1000 lb. horse):
Two (2) tablespoons twice daily until coughing has resolved or at least 7 days, then two (2) tablespoons daily thereafter. If coughing begins again repeat the above directions.

Precautions:
Use this blend to harmonize the lungs not just to resolve cough. Therefore treatment should always continue for a significant period of time after the cough is resolved to truly resolve the lung disharmony.

Note: This formula is not a substitute to veterinary care but rather an adjunct to veterinary care. These herbs will compliment traditional veterinary care and pharmaceuticals therefore they can and in many cases should be used together. Consultation with Herbsmith’s veterinarian is always available to the owner or the horse's veterinarian. If a fever develops seek veterinary care immediately.

Ingredients:
Fritillary cirrhosa – chuan bei mu - Fritillary Bulb
Actions: moistens the lungs, clears heat, transforms phlegm, and stops coughing.

Gardenia jasminoides Ellis – zhi zi – Gardenia fruit
Actions: Clears heat, eliminates irritability, drains damp heat and cools the blood.

Stemona japonica – bai bu – Stemona root
Actions: Moistens lungs and stops cough.

Prunus armeniaca – xing ren – Apricot seed
Actions: Stops cough and calms wheezing.

Sater tataricus – zi wan – Aster root
Actions: Relieves cough and expels sputum.

Platycodon grandiflorum – jie geng – Platycodon root
Actions: Opens up and disseminates lung Qi, expels phlegm, benefits the throat, and directs the effects of the other herbs to the upper regions of the body.

Articum lappa – niu bang zi –Articium or great burdock fruit
Actions: Disperses wind-heat, benefits the throat, and clears heat.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis – gan cao – Licorice root
Actions: Moistens the lungs, stops coughing, harmonizes the characteristics of the other herbs in the blend.