Yin Qiao San - 银翘散 - Honeysuckle & Forsythia Formula (Capsules)
What is Yin Qiao San?
Yin Qiao San is a classical Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula designed to curb wind-heat invasion.
Dating back to the Qing dynasty and the ancient scholar physician Wu Ju Tong, Yin Qiao San has become a household name for its use during cold and flu season, commonly found in natural food stores and online.
What are the benefits of Yin Qiao San?
In TCM, Yin Qiao San dispels wind-heat, clears heat and detoxifies.
Yin Qiao San is an essential first response herbal strategy for wind-heat symptoms.
What is the dosage and method for taking Yin Qiao San?
The generally recommended dosage of Yin Qiao San in capsule form is four capsules, two to three times daily; or as loose granules, 4.5 g mixed with hot water, 2-3 times per day. However, always follow your healthcare provider's instructions, as the dosage can vary based on your condition and response to treatment.
Please see What's the Recommended Dosage for Granule Herbs? for more information.
When can I expect to see results?
Yin Qiao San typically starts to take effect within days. However, like all treatments, its efficacy can vary from person to person.
Does Yin Qiao San have any side effects?
While Yin Qiao San is generally considered safe for most people, it can cause side effects in some individuals. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or postpartum as well as people with liver disease, should avoid or use Yin Qiao San with caution.
As with any Chinese herb, we recommend consulting with a qualified practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) about Yin Qiao San before any course of treatment is started.
Where to buy Yin Qiao San
For practitioners, Treasure of the East offers full-spectrum Yin Qiao San Capsules (100 caps./bottle), 100g Granules and Granules in Bulk Packaging.
If you’re a consumer looking to purchase Yin Qiao San, look for suppliers who provide clear information about the product's origin, purity, and testing procedures to ensure you're getting a high-quality product. Please read Where to Buy Chinese Herbs Safely for more tips on how to source herbs safely.
Yin Qiao San from Treasure of the East is:
✔️ ISO Lab Tested & GMP Certified
✔️ Bio-Authentic with Full Traceability
✔️ Sustainably Sourced from Dao Di Farms
Item Number: Y075-c
Chinese Name: 银翘散, Yin Qiao San
English Name: Honeysuckle (Lonicera) & Forsythia Formula
Functions: Vents the exterior with acrid-cool, clears Heat, and resolves toxin
TCM Pattern: Wind-Heat attacks the lungs, Wen Bing Wei Stage, Wind-Heat pathogen toxin, frontline use
Potency: Concentrated 5:1; Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract.
Available in: Capsules (100 caps./bottle), 100g Granules and Granules in Bulk Packaging.
Ingredients:
| Lian Qiao | Forsythia Fruit |
| Jin Yin Hua | Honeysuckle Flower |
| Bo He | Mint Herb |
| Jing Jie | Schizonepeta Herb |
| Dan Dou Chi | Fermented Soybean * |
| Niu Bang Zi (Chao) | Burdock Seed (Processed) |
| Jie Geng | Platycodon Root |
| Zhu Ye (Dan) | Lophatherum Herb |
| Gan Cao | Licorice Root |
| Lu Gen | Phragmites Rhizome |
Allergen: Soybean *
Treasure of the East’s herbal extracts are full-spectrum, water-based extracts produced by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical. Unlike standardized extracts, which contain a concentrated quantity of a single marker chemical, full-spectrum herbal extracts contain all the active chemical constituents of whole herbs in concentrated form. Treasure of the East herbs are full-spectrum and extracted using only purified water (more information).