New Cough Formula

Mild Cough Formula is for new cases and mild cases of cough assoicated with a new cold or flu virus. This is NOT for advanced stages of cough or cough with thick mucous, or underlying lung weaknesses. Use with No1 Flu Fever Infection Formula and knock the bug on the head fast. If used quickly and properly your cold, flu and cough should be gone in a day or two. If your virus progresses further you may not have used enough doses to beat the bug.

New Cough Formula

INGREDIENTS

Each pill contains the equiv. to dry:

White Mulberry, leaf 48.9mg

Cane Grass, rhiz. 48.9mg

Chrysanthemum, flower 40.8mg

Golden Bell, fruit 36.7mg

Apricot, seed 36.7mg

Baikal Skullcap, root 36.7mg

Thunberg Fritillary, bulb 36.7mg

Mint, leaf 24.5mg

Chinese Bellflower, root 24.5mg

Qianhu, root 24.5mg

Licorice, root 16.3mg

Store below 30°C

Contains 200 x 200mg pills.

AUSTL 11701

Manufactured In Australia.

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Indications: new cough, mild cough, cold or flu, early stages.

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Actions: kill the virus, open the lungs, alleviate cough.

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Dosage: 12 pills 2 - 3 times per day, as symptoms return. Take near food.

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Children: 6 months an over 1 pill per year of age up to the age of 10 as directed above.

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Over use, don’t under use. Treat sooner rather than later.

Sang Ju Yin – "New Cough"

A classical Chinese herbal formula traditionally used at the very beginning of a cough, helping the lungs clear the earliest stages of respiratory infection before it settles deeper into the chest.

What is Sang Ju Yin?

Every cough has a beginning.

It may start with a scratchy throat.

A slight tickle.

An occasional dry cough.

Perhaps a mild fever or headache.

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At this stage, the lungs are only just beginning to react to an invading virus or other respiratory irritant.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognised that this early stage requires a very different treatment from a chest full of mucus or chronic lung weakness.

Sang Ju Yin (桑菊饮) was developed specifically for the very first stage of a cough.

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At Chiron Medical we call it "New Cough", because timing is everything.

When prescribed at the right stage, the formula aims to support the body's natural defences before inflammation progresses deeper into the lungs.

A Formula with More Than 200 Years of History

Sang Ju Yin was first recorded by Wu Jutong in the famous Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases), published in 1798 during the Qing Dynasty.

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Wu Jutong recognised that respiratory infections often progressed through predictable stages.

Sang Ju Yin was specifically created for the earliest phase, when Wind-Heat first enters the Lung.

Today it remains one of Chinese medicine's classic formulas for the beginning of viral respiratory illnesses.

Why We Call It "New Cough"

This formula is not designed for every cough.

It is designed for the cough that has just started.

Typical symptoms include:

• tickly cough

• dry cough

• mild sore throat

• slight fever

• headache

• thirst

• hoarse voice

• mild body aches

• little or no mucus

At this stage the lungs are irritated...

...but not yet congested.

Early intervention may help prevent the illness progressing further.

What Is It Traditionally Used For?

Traditionally, Sang Ju Yin is prescribed for Wind-Heat affecting the Lung.

Early Respiratory Infections

• common cold

• influenza

• viral upper respiratory infections

• seasonal respiratory viruses

Early Cough

• dry tickly cough

• cough with minimal mucus

• sore throat

• hoarseness

• throat irritation

Other Symptoms

Patients may also experience:

• mild fever

• headache

• thirst

• red eyes

• slight chills

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Herbs That Make the Formula

Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye)

Traditional role

Mulberry Leaf is the principal herb of the formula and gives Sang Ju Yin its name. It disperses Wind-Heat from the lungs, moistens dryness and stops cough. It is particularly effective during the earliest stage of respiratory infections when coughing has only just begun.

Biomedical role

Modern research has demonstrated that Mulberry Leaf possesses antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce inflammatory cytokine production within the respiratory tract while protecting airway tissues from oxidative stress during viral infections.

Common Reed Rhizome (Lu Gen)

Traditional role

Reed Rhizome clears Heat while generating body fluids. It relieves thirst, soothes irritated airways and protects the lungs from becoming excessively dry during fever and early respiratory infection.

Biomedical role

Studies suggest Reed Rhizome exhibits anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and mucosal protective effects. It supports hydration of the respiratory mucosa while helping reduce inflammation associated with upper respiratory tract infections.

Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua)

Traditional role

Chrysanthemum disperses Wind-Heat affecting the head and lungs. It relieves sore throat, headache, red eyes and early cough while calming rising inflammatory Heat.

Biomedical role

Chrysanthemum contains flavonoids with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity. Research suggests it may help reduce upper respiratory inflammation while supporting immune regulation during viral illness.

Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao)

Traditional role

Forsythia is one of Chinese medicine's premier herbs for clearing Heat and resolving toxicity. It helps prevent early respiratory infections from progressing into more severe inflammatory disease.

Biomedical role

Forsythia has demonstrated broad antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity in experimental studies. It has been shown to inhibit inflammatory mediators while supporting innate immune responses during infection.

Apricot Seed (Xing Ren)

Traditional role

Apricot Seed directs Lung Qi downward, relieves coughing and eases mild wheezing. It is particularly useful when coughing is frequent but phlegm has not yet become excessive.

Biomedical role

Research suggests Apricot Seed possesses bronchodilatory, antitussive and mild expectorant properties. It supports normal airway function by reducing bronchial irritation and improving airflow.

Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)

Traditional role

Baikal Skullcap clears Heat from the lungs and upper respiratory tract. It reduces inflammation and prevents early infections from progressing deeper into the chest.

Biomedical role

Baikal Skullcap is one of the best-researched Chinese medicinal herbs. Rich in baicalin and baicalein, it exhibits potent anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and immunomodulatory actions. Numerous studies demonstrate protective effects against respiratory viral infections.

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Zhejiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu)

Traditional role

Fritillary clears Lung Heat while moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm. It prevents early cough from progressing into persistent chest congestion.

Biomedical role

Modern studies suggest Fritillary possesses antitussive, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps regulate mucus production while calming irritated airways.

Field Mint (Bo He)

Traditional role

Mint disperses Wind-Heat from the body's surface and opens the lungs. It relieves sore throat, nasal congestion and early respiratory symptoms while assisting the body's natural immune response.

Biomedical role

Mint contains menthol and other volatile oils that exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and mild bronchodilatory effects. It also produces a soothing sensation within irritated upper airways.

Balloon Flower Root (Jie Geng)

Traditional role

Balloon Flower acts as the guiding herb of the formula, directing the actions of the other herbs specifically to the lungs and throat. It opens the chest, transforms phlegm and promotes healthy Lung Qi movement.

Biomedical role

Research suggests Platycodon possesses expectorant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. It enhances mucociliary clearance and may improve the delivery of companion herbs to respiratory tissues.

Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu)

Traditional role

Peucedanum redirects rebellious Lung Qi downward while transforming phlegm and relieving cough. It is especially valuable for coughs accompanied by sticky sputum during the early stages of respiratory infection.

Biomedical role

Studies indicate Peucedanum exhibits bronchodilatory, expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports mucus clearance while reducing airway inflammation and improving respiratory comfort.

Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

Traditional role

Licorice harmonises the entire formula while soothing the throat, moistening the lungs and reducing cough. It moderates the actions of the other herbs and improves the overall balance of the prescription.

Biomedical role

Licorice is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory and mucosal protective effects. Glycyrrhizin has demonstrated activity against numerous respiratory viruses while reducing irritation of the respiratory tract.

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Why These Herbs Work Together

New Cough (Sang Ju Yin) is carefully designed to treat the very first stage of a respiratory cough, before infection has descended deeply into the lungs.

The herbs work in four coordinated groups:

• Mulberry Leaf, Chrysanthemum, Mint and Forsythia gently disperse Wind-Heat, helping the body eliminate the infection before it becomes established.

• Apricot Seed, Balloon Flower and Peucedanum regulate Lung Qi, making breathing easier while relieving coughing and encouraging healthy mucus clearance.

• Fritillary, Reed Rhizome and Baikal Skullcap cool inflamed lung tissue, protect the delicate respiratory lining and prevent Heat from progressing into bronchitis or pneumonia.

• Licorice harmonises the formula, soothes the throat and enhances the actions of the companion herbs.

Together these herbs illustrate one of the most important principles of the Chiron Respiratory Network: treat the cough early, before it has time to descend deeper into the lungs. By reducing viral inflammation, supporting normal airway function and protecting the respiratory mucosa, New Cough (Sang Ju Yin) helps shorten the course of illness and may prevent progression to Wet Cough (Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang), Wheeze (Ding Chuan Tang) or Lingering Cough (Zhi Sou San) later in the recovery process.

What Does Modern Research Say?

Research into the constituent herbs has explored:

Viral Respiratory Illness

• influenza

• seasonal respiratory viruses

• upper respiratory tract infections

Airway Inflammation

Studies suggest:

• reduction of inflammatory cytokines

• antioxidant activity

• immune regulation

• antiviral effects

Respiratory Protection

Several herbs demonstrate laboratory evidence of:

• antiviral activity

• antimicrobial effects

• reduction of airway inflammation

Although further research on the complete formula is required, its constituent herbs have been widely studied for respiratory health.

Timing Is Everything

One of the most important lessons in Chinese medicine is recognising when to use a formula.

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A patient with thick yellow mucus no longer needs Sang Ju Yin.

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Likewise, someone with chronic dry lungs requires a different approach altogether.

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Choosing the correct formula depends upon recognising the stage of illness.

Comparing the Chiron Medical Cough Formulas

Each respiratory formula has its own "window" of opportunity.

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Sang Ju Yin - New Cough - Beginning of a respiratory infection - Tickly dry cough, sore throat, mild fever, little or no mucus

Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang - Wet Cough – Yellow Sticky Phlegm - Chest infection with mucus - Thick yellow phlegm, rattling chest, productive cough, chest congestion

Ding Chuan Tang - Wheeze - Airway narrowing and bronchospasm - Wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough with difficult breathing

Bai He Gu Jin Tang - Dry Cough - Recovery phase with dry irritated lungs - Dry cough, dry throat, little mucus, night cough, hoarseness

Following the Journey of a Cough

Respiratory illnesses often evolve through predictable stages.

Stage 1 – New Cough

The infection has just begun.

The throat feels irritated.

The cough is dry.

Sang Ju Yin is often the most appropriate choice.

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Stage 2 – Wet Cough

Inflammation moves deeper.

Yellow sticky mucus develops.

The chest becomes congested.

Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang now becomes more appropriate.

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Stage 3 – Wheeze

Inflammation begins narrowing the airways.

Breathing becomes difficult.

Chest tightness develops.

Ding Chuan Tang helps relieve wheezing while supporting normal breathing.

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Stage 4 – Dry Recovery

The infection resolves.

Inflammation settles.

The lungs become dry and irritated.

A lingering dry cough remains.

Bai He Gu Jin Tang nourishes and repairs the lungs during recovery.

This progression explains why a single cough may require different formulas at different stages.

For Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners

Classical Pattern

Wind-Heat Invading the Lung

Typical presentation:

• slight fever

• dry cough

• sore throat

• thirst

• headache

• floating rapid pulse

• red tongue tip

Formula Strategy

Sang Ju Yin:

• Disperses Wind-Heat.

• Clears Lung Heat.

• Stops cough.

• Benefits the throat.

• Protects Lung Yin.

Common Clinical Modifications

Frequently adapted for:

• viral upper respiratory infections

• influenza

• early bronchitis

• seasonal allergy with cough

• post-viral throat irritation

For Medical Doctors

Proposed Biomedical Actions

Current research suggests the constituent herbs influence:

• antiviral immune responses

• inflammatory cytokines

• airway inflammation

• oxidative stress

• mucosal immunity

• cough reflex sensitivity

Major bioactive compounds include:

• chlorogenic acid

• baicalin-like flavonoids

• luteolin

• forsythoside

• glycyrrhizin

• amygdalin

Collectively these compounds demonstrate antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and respiratory protective properties.

Potential Herb–Drug Considerations

Clinical monitoring is advisable alongside:

• antiviral medications

• antibiotics (when prescribed)

• inhaled corticosteroids

• bronchodilators

• cough suppressants

Sang Ju Yin should not delay medical assessment for high fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent symptoms or suspected pneumonia.

Catching a Cough Early

One of the greatest strengths of Traditional Chinese Medicine is recognising that treatment should change as illness changes.

The body does not experience "a cough."

It experiences a sequence.

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Early irritation.

Then inflammation.

Then mucus.

Then recovery.

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Sang Ju Yin was designed for the very first chapter of that story.

That is why we call it "New Cough."

Because treating a cough at the beginning is very different from treating it after it has settled deep within the lungs.

Key Takeaways

• Sang Ju Yin is a classical Chinese herbal formula first recorded in 1798 for the earliest stage of respiratory infections.

• At Chiron Medical it is called "New Cough" because it is designed for a recently developed dry, tickly cough with little or no mucus.

• It differs from Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang ("Wet Cough – Yellow Sticky Phlegm"), which clears productive chest congestion, Ding Chuan Tang ("Wheeze"), which addresses airway narrowing and bronchospasm, and Bai He Gu Jin Tang ("Dry Cough"), which nourishes the lungs during recovery from illness.

• Modern research supports antiviral, anti-inflammatory and respiratory protective actions of its constituent herbs.

• Sang Ju Yin should be prescribed by a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner after an individual assessment and used alongside appropriate medical care. Persistent fever, chest pain, breathing difficulty or symptoms suggestive of pneumonia require urgent medical assessment.

Clinical Perspective

Within the Chiron Medical respiratory collection, Sang Ju Yin ("New Cough") serves as the first responder. It is designed for the earliest stage of respiratory infection, when the lungs are irritated but not yet congested. As illness progresses, treatment changes with the patient's physiology. Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang ("Wet Cough – Yellow Sticky Phlegm") becomes appropriate when thick inflammatory mucus develops. If airway narrowing and wheezing become dominant, Ding Chuan Tang ("Wheeze") takes over to support easier breathing. Finally, when the infection has resolved but the lungs remain dry and sensitive, Bai He Gu Jin Tang ("Dry Cough") helps restore moisture and repair the respiratory tissues. This staged approach is one of the defining strengths of Traditional Chinese Medicine—matching the treatment to the phase of illness, rather than assuming every cough is the same.