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ascorbic acid + yin qiao san
- Development stage
- Unknown
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- China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Modality
- Small Molecules
- Administration
- Oral
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Overview
ascorbic acid + yin qiao san is a combination therapeutic consisting of the antioxidant ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and the classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula Yin Qiao San (Lonicera and Forsythia Powder). Yin Qiao San is primarily composed of *Lonicera japonica* (honeysuckle) and *Forsythia suspensa*, which are traditionally used to treat "wind-heat" type common colds and upper respiratory infections. The formula is believed to exert antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and broad-spectrum antiviral effects. Ascorbic acid is added to enhance the immune response and provide antioxidant protection against oxidative stress during infection. This combination is a core component of several widely used over-the-counter cold medications in East Asia, most notably "Wei C Yin Qiao" tablets, although the latter often includes additional synthetic ingredients like paracetamol and chlorpheniramine.
- Brand names
- Yin Chiao PlusYin Chiao-C
- Other names
- Vitamin C + Yin Qiao SanVitamin C + Lonicera and Forsythia Formulaascorbic acid + yin qiao jie du
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Targets
IL-6 (Interleukin 6)PHD1 (Prolyl hydroxylase domain-containing protein 1)PTGS2 (Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthase 2)TNFA (Tumor necrosis factor alpha (soluble))
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