Considering the number of users in Asia, and the length of time it's been in use, Yin Chiao is possibly the best selling cold remedy of all time, yet in the Western world it's almost a secret.*

Yinchiao is used at the first sign of a cold or during the first two days of Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat condition.*

Also used when exposed, or likely to be exposed to Wind pathogen.*

Particularly effective for colds beginning in the throat.*

TCM Functions of Yin Chiao

    Clears Wind-Heat
    Disperses Wind-Cold
    Cleans Toxins

When Not to Use Yin Chiao: Safety, Cautions, and Contraindications

Generally regarded as safe for anyone.

Yin Chiao is made for acute conditions, and is not designed for long-term immune enhancement.  For a daily supplement appropriate for long term immune enhancements, try Jade Shield Pills

Yinchiao Suggestions:

Keep a dozen tablets in your car, purse, or pocket during cold season. Take promptly.

Begin taking tablets a half hour before entering airports, schools, or crowded public facilities.

Course of Use:

The course of treatment is a minimum of one day and a maximum of one week per episode.

Bed rest during the hours of administration, if possible, is a plus.

Practitioner Notes:

This classic formula is widely popular because of its ability to treat upper burner disorders without injury to the middle burner.

Though classified as a Wind-Heat formula, it is traditionally used, and effective for, both Wind Heat and Wind Cold patterns.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera flos) Jin Yin Hua
Clears Heat, Cleans Toxins, Expels Externally Contracted Wind Heat.

Forsythia (Forsythia Suspensa Fructus) Lian Qiao
Expels Contracted Wind Heat, Clears Heat, Cleans Toxins.

Balloon Flower (Platycodi Grandiflori Radix) Jie Geng Transforms Cold Phlegm, Circulates Lung Energy, Benefits the Throat, Directs the Action of Other Herbs Upwards.

Peppermint (Menthe Herba) Bo He
Disperses Wind Heat, Clears the Head and Eyes and Benefits the Throat.

Edible Burdock (Arctium Lappa) Niu Bang Zi
Detoxifies Fire Poison, Disperses Wind Heat and Benefits the Throat.

Crested Grass (Lophatheri Gracilis) Dan Zhu Ye
Releases the Exterior, Disperses Wind Heat, Lessens Irritability, Relieves Thirst.

Schizonepeta (Schizonepeta Tenuifolia) Jing Jie
Releases Exterior, Expels Wind Cold and Wind Heat.

Fermented Soy Bean (Sojae Praeparatum Semen) Dan Dou Qi
Releases the Exterior for both Cold and Hot Exterior Conditions, Alleviates Irritability.

Chinese Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza Uranelsis Radix) Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen, Benefits the Qi, Detoxifies Fire Poisons, Moderates and Harmonizes Other Herbs.