Chinese herbs for colds and flu

How Chinese medicine can be a great help for colds and flu: "Traditional Chinese medicine has dealt with colds and flu for thousands of years. Over time, theories were developed to explain the origin and manifestation of various illnesses. These explanations were followed by strategies to combat the illnesses the Chinese were faced with using herbs, acupuncture, massage techniques and food therapy. Chinese medicine theory explains colds and flus as being exogeous diseases because they have origins outside the human body. One approach to avoid illness, according to Chinese medicine theory, is by diet and exercise. By eating a variety of grains, fruits, vegetables and meats in moderate quantities, a person is able to cultivate energy for the body's usage. The energy cultivated by regular intake of food is called "Gu Qi" - spleen and stomach energy - and is seen as the basis of whole body energy." Some good products DAAN carries to treat colds are Chuan Qiong Cha Tiao Wan, Ge Geng Tong, Yinchiao tablets. For the flu, try Ban Lan Gen herbal tea or Gan Mao Ling.