Er Chen Tang Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Er Chen Tang was originally created by the Chinese Imperial Medical Department in 1085 A.D. It is the chief formula for transforming phlegm.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To enhance this formula's action of strengthening the immune system and clearing phlegm, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added organic Elecampane Root to aid patients with coughing, asthma, arthritis pain and infection. Tangerine Oil was added to complement the Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) traditionally found in this formula.

Organic Content
36% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Slippery.

Tongue
Swollen. White, thick, greasy coating.

Chinese Medical Actions
Dries dampness. Transforms phlegm. Regulates the Qi. Harmonizes the middle burner.

Indications
Coughing with copious, white sputum. Focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm. Palpitations. Nausea and vomiting. Dizziness.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Pinellia Rhizome (ban xia) 5:1 Extract 547 mg Tangerine Peel (chen pi) 5:1 Extract 547 mg Organic Licorice Root (gan cao) 502 mg Poria Sclerotium (fu ling) 5:1 Extract 328 mg Organic Elecampane 315 mg Tangerine Oil 11 mg
This formula is 36% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, soy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
Contraindicated for cases with cough associated with Lung Yin deficiency.

Modifying Herbs

Tangerine Oil: Tangerine works to strengthen digestion, increase the appetite and alleviate vomiting. It also acts as an expectorant and antitussive and is beneficial to the lungs. Tangerine Peel is one of the most important and widely used Chinese herbs. It contains small amounts of the alkaloid synephrine, a nervous system stimulant, bronchodilator, and mucus-drying agent.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for Tangerine Oil.

Tangerine Oil has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a temperature of WARM.

Elecampane: Elecampane can be useful as a diuretic, a digestive tonic, a diaphoretic, an expectorant, an antiseptic, an astringent and a gentle stimulant. It has been used for centuries to treat certain diseases of women as well as lung conditions, dropsy and skin problems.

Elecampane has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.

As an expectorant, Elecampane is useful for respiratory tract disorders such as chronic cough and bronchitis. It is also used to stimulate digestion, improve assimilation, alleviate diarrhea and for its antimicrobial and vermifugal properties.

The inulin in Elecampane root is widely distributed in fruits, vegetables and plants. It is classified as a food ingredient, not an additive and is considered safe to eat. Nevertheless, people with a confirmed sensitivity to inulin should avoid Elecampane.

Alantolactone can be an irritant to the intestinal tract and, along with other sesquiterpene lactones in Elecampane, may cause localized irritation in the mouth.

Pregnant or nursing women should not use Elecampane.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Er Chen Tang Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg