Hi Andrew! Last class you mentioned that you use a formula for Mei He Qi (Plum Pit Qi) and you see this pretty frequently. Someone I am close with has been experiencing this and they went to the doctor for it, which prescribed him antibiotics and steroids. The medication doesn't seem to be doing much. The Dr. suggested he get checked up in a few weeks and wants to review if he would need his tonsils out, which he doesn't believe is necessary and neither do I. We both believe it is stress/anxiety related, which we have been working together to focus on better stress management techniques. Typically, he is someone that keeps things in/doesn't talk about his stressful day/feelings too often, which I personally believe could manifest as a "lump in the throat". (Correct me if I'm wrong!) I was curious what formula or herbs you have seen that help? He would not be quick to get acupuncture, so I'd like to try to help in some way if I possibly can. Thanks a bunch in advance!

Andrew said: The chief formula for Mei He Qi is called Ban Xia Hou Po Tang. However, as usual, you must be sure that it fits the symptom picture of the person you give it to. For example, it is not for someone with plum pit qi who has excess heat. For more info on the formula please see: https://www.gfcherbs.com/Images/Pinellia%20and%20Magnolia.pdf.