Traditional Chinese Medicine - TOP 5 Treatments To Keep Around

Throughout China, and premixed 'patent' herbal mixtures are readily available in most reputable herb shops.
Here is a list of the Top Five to keep around the house.
1) Gan Mao Ling - Head Cold Remedy
Even though simple colds are the most common ailment in the West, we really don't have effective ways of treating them, just of masking symptoms. This is for the type of cold that involves a stiff neck, sore muscles, headache, runny nose, and moderate fever.
2)Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian - Flu Remedy
It should be noted that this formula should be taken within the first 24 hour periord that flu symptoms develop. Indications are swollen glands, sore throat, chills, body aches, sharp feverishness, headache.
3)Yunnan Bai Yao - Injury, Bruising, and Shock
Interestingly enough, this was standard issue for Vietnamese Troops during the war. Can be used for almost any type of injury to reduce bruising and increase healing time. A martial artist staple. This comes as both powder and capsules.
4)Bi Yan Pian - Sinusitis
For those terrible attacks of sneezing, sinus pain and pressure, thick yellow-green mucus, and itching eyes.
5)Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui - Digestive Upsets
Used for nausea, vomiting, loose stools, excessive wind, and flulike symptoms. Most commonly used for attacks associated with eating bad food. Very good at controlling motion sickness, makes a must ave while traveling.

Hope this helps someone build a good Traditional Chinese Medicine cabinet!!