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TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Therapeutic Actions Moistens the Lungs (beneficial for dry cough or heat patterns) Transforms Phlegm (breaks down congestion and mucus) Opens the Airways (improves breath flow and oxygenation) Releases the Exterior (used in Wind-Heat invasion, colds) Clears Heat and Toxins (targeting pathogens and inflammation) Common TCM Constitutional Diagnoses: Lung Qi Deficiency fatigue, frequent colds Phlegm-Damp in the Lungs chest heaviness, congestion Wind-Heat Invasion sore throat, acute illness Lung Yin Deficiency dry throat, hoarse voice Cautions & Contraindications Possible Side Effects May Include : Jitters, headache, irregular heartbeat Coughing, throat irritation, swelling Redness, difficulty swallowing, breathing difficulty Herxheimer reaction (temporary symptom flare-up during detox) Skin rash, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea Rare allergic reactions Legal Statement: This therapy must be prescribed and administered under professional supervision
Mechanism of Action: Amphetamine is an indirectly acting central nervous system stimulant that exerts its pharmacological effects by dramatically increasing the concentrations of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin within the synaptic cleft
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