A Supportive Measure for Protecting Health During Travel

Travel can be uplifting for the spirit, but challenging for the body. Long flights, irregular meals, changing climates, and crowded public spaces all place stress on the body's natural defenses. 

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, these conditions weaken the Wei Qi — the body's first barrier against external pathogens.

For this reason, Dr. Wu recommends an herbal formula that he developed (combining Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin + Bai Hu Tang) as a supportive measure to help protect health during travel and times of increased exposure. If you’re planning to travel this Spring/Summer, read on!

Why Use This Formula When Traveling?

In TCM, we understand that external pathogens such as Wind, Cold, Dampness, and Heat are most likely to invade when the body's defenses are compromised.

Travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms, making it easier for illness to take hold. This formula is formulated to strengthen the Wei Qi, support digestion, clear Heat, and help expel external pathogens at the earliest stages.

Taken during travel, it offers support for:

  • Protecting the exterior against external invasion.

  • Supporting the Middle Jiao (digestive center) to maintain strength and vitality.

  • Clearing early accumulations of Heat and Toxins before deeper layers are affected.

Formula Composition

The formula is thoughtfully composed of herbs that work together to reinforce the body's resilience:

  • Ling Zhi (Reishi mushroom) – Nourishes Qi and calms the spirit.

  • Ginseng – Powerfully tonifies original Qi.

  • Ban Lan Gen (Isatis root) – Clears Heat and resolves toxicity.

  • Lian Qiao (Forsythia fruit) – Clears Heat and disperses clumps.

  • Jie Geng (Platycodon root) – Guides the formula to the Lung and benefits the throat.

  • Chai Hu (Bupleurum) – Harmonizes the interior and exterior, releases constrained Qi.

  • Ma Bo (Puffball fungus) – Clears Heat and benefits the throat.

  • Xuan Shen (Scrophularia) – Clears Heat and nourishes Yin.

  • Niu Bang Zi (Arctium seed) – Disperses Wind-Heat and benefits the throat.

  • Huang Qin (Scutellaria root) – Clears Heat and dries Dampness.

  • Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga) – Releases the exterior and raises Yang.

  • Chen Pi (Aged tangerine peel) – Regulates Qi and strengthens digestion.

  • Bo He (Mint) – Releases the exterior and clears Heat.

  • Huang Lian (Coptis root) – Powerfully clears Heat and drains Fire.

  • Gan Cao (Licorice root) – Harmonizes the formula and moderates herbs' properties.

  • Da Huang (Rhubarb root) – Purges accumulations and clears internal Heat.

  • Shi Gao (Gypsum) – Clears intense Heat.

Combine its use with good preventive habits: keeping the neck and feet covered, avoiding raw and greasy foods, resting when tired, and staying hydrated.





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