
Sinus A-C Formula - (Bi Yuan Tong Qiao Fang)
TCM ACTIONS
Releases exterior Wind, clears Heat Toxin and unblocks the nasal passages.
INDICATIONS
Infective sinusitis (acute or acute on chronic)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Frontal headache, Tenderness over the sinuses, Nasal discharge – yellow or green, Anosmia, Sore throat, Red tongue that may also have a thick, greasy or dry yellow coat, Rapid pulse that may also be full
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
4 - 6 capsules, 3 times daily. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 7 - 10 days) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 2 - 3 weeks. For short term use only.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & INTERACTIONS
Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension. Caution in patients with Spleen Qi deficiency (do not use overly high dosages).