Young Lungs
The Lungs control Qi. By increasing and decreasing the rate and depth of respiration, one can control one’s energy. Healthy Lungs are moist and clean.
A number of important tonic herbs are traditionally used to enhance the health of the Lungs, and these herbs naturally moisten the Lungs. These herbs are especially useful in dry environments and may be of special importance to those who smoke. All of the herbs in Young Lungs help to improve respiratory efficiency, moisten the respiratory membranes, clear the lungs of phlegm and toxins, and help maintain the immuno-competence of the respiratory system. This is an excellent tonic for those living in poor air quality environments and for those who have experienced weak lungs. It is also an excellent tonic for athletes who require superior respiratory functioning. It is a superb formula for those who are training their lungs and for practitioners of qigong and yoga.
Yin tonic herbs cab help improve the fluid balance in the Lungs. Young Lungs contains the full range of Yin tonic herbs that specifically nourish the Lungs and help remove unhealthy sputum.
American Ginseng is a Yin tonic herb, especially nourishing to the Lungs and skin. American Ginseng is cool in nature. It is an excellent Qi tonic and is widely used to strengthen respiratory function.
Tremella mushroom is strengthens the vital energy, harmonizes the blood and nourishes the brain. It enriches the Kidneys, lubricates the Lungs, promotes the secretion of saliva, nourishes the stomach, and is able to lubricate the intestines.
Glehnia root is a Yin tonic that moistens the lungs and replenishes fluids. Schizandra is a supertonic herb with many actions. It is one of the premier Lung tonics of Chinese herbalism. Schizandra helps rejuvenate the Lungs. Schizandra provides Qi to the Lungs and helps the Lungs further extract Qi from the air we breathe. Adenophora Root has similar properties to Glehnia Root and even looks very similar. It is very useful for resolving and dissolving heated phlegm. Licorice is an excellent Lung tonic. It builds Qi and moistens the Lungs and throat. This herb also helps eliminate toxins from the body and to harmonize the herbs in this formula.
Prince Ginseng (Pseudostellaria Root) is used primarily in tonics to build Qi and to strengthen the Lungs. It is an excellent Lung tonic that generates proper Lung fluids, improves breathing, and helps relieve coughing associated with dryness. Ophiopogon is primarily used as a Yin tonic, and especially as a Yin tonic to the Lungs. It is excellent for moistening any dryness in the body, and especially that of the Lungs. It is cooling and helps relieve dryness due to heat. It is a great herb for people who experience hot, dry lungs.*
Traditional Function: Tonifies Lung Qi, nourishes Lung Yin.*
Who Can Use It: Anyone, and especially those who wish to improve the condition of the Lungs by nurturing the fluids of the Lungs.
Specifications: 100 capsules 500mg each
Ingredients: Tremella fruiting body, Glehnia root, Ophiopogon tuber, Schizandra fruit, Pseudostellaria root tuber, Polygonatumrhizome, Trichosanthes root, White Mulberry leaf, Dolichoris seed, Chinese Licorice root, American Ginseng root.
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules**, rice powder.
Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – Compliance. If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.”
**Pullulan caps 100% natural, water- soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.