Formulas Tailor Remedies to Body Types, Easing Flu and Boosting Recovery
By David Lee, L.Ac.
Herbal medicine is a powerful ally in reducing the duration and intensity of influenza, helping you recover faster. While many believe they must wait out a cold virus and rely on medication to relieve symptoms, herbal remedies offer a more proactive solution.
Time-tested Sasang herbal formulas are user-friendly and suitable for every season regardless of viral mutations or the emergence of new strains. These formulas have shown efficacy against influenza and coronavirus (COVID-19) and its variants, accelerating recovery while alleviating symptoms.
Sasang herbal medicine is effective at every stage of illness. Whether at the onset of sniffles and a sore throat, during the peak of fever, cough, body aches, and breathing difficulties, or even after the virus has subsided, lingering symptoms like cough and fatigue remain. The key to using these remedies effectively lies in understanding your body type. With this knowledge, you can take action at any stage of illness to support your immune recovery and overall well-being.
The beauty of herbal medicine is that it supports the body’s innate ability to deal with the virus and recover. This is different from targeting the problem.
So, which body type do you have? Is it Soeumin, Soyangin, or Taeeumin? Herbal ingredients vary accordingly.
The above herbal formulas can be taken 3–4 times daily, with doses spaced approximately three hours apart. You should notice a reduction in symptoms by the next day—or even the same day.
Influenza and common colds are opportunistic, invading the body when its immune defenses are weak. By strengthening the immune system with herbal medicine, the body becomes more capable of identifying and combating these invaders. This approach eliminates the need to target the virus itself specifically.
Additionally, these herbal remedies improve overall physical health and enhance mental well-being. They act as a form of anti-aging medicine, capable of both preventing disease and aiding recovery. This makes them especially beneficial for the elderly and individuals with co-morbidities.
The differentiation of herbal ingredients based on body type is rooted in genetics. Different genetic profiles require specific molecular environments to optimize gene expression and cellular function. By tailoring the formulas to an individual’s body type, practitioners can ensure the most effective immune support and minimize the risk of severe inflammatory responses, such as cytokine storms.
For example, Chuan Xiong Gui Zhi Tang is recommended for Lesser Yin types I and II, Jing Fang Bai Du San for Lesser Yang types, and Han Da Re Shao Tang for Greater Yin types. These time-tested formulas provide acupuncturists with the tools to practice with exceptional effectiveness.
Because body types remain consistent over time, herbal ingredients that have proven effective in the past will continue to be beneficial in the future. This timeless aspect of herbal medicine ensures its benefits can be relied upon across seasons and generations.
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