What it is
Zhi Sou San is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula designed to address lingering coughs and support immune resilience. It is available in tablet form and offers a targeted, single-ingredient approach for respiratory support.
Supplement · Immune Advanced Protocols
Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
coughfrequent-respiratory-infectionsslow-recovery lungslymphatic systemimmune system
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How it works
This formula primarily targets the respiratory system and immune functions. Its efficacy is dose-dependent, with noticeable effects on immune resilience typically observed within 2-6 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results for cough relief?
While effects vary, many users find relief from lingering coughs within a few weeks of consistent daily use.
Can Zhi Sou San be taken with other supplements?
Yes, it can be layered into broader protocols. However, consult a healthcare professional if you are on prescription medications.
Is this formula suitable for children?
This product is dosed for adults. Consult a pediatrician for pediatric dosing and suitability.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for immune resilience
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Editorial notes
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About Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing)
Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing) is a immune advanced protocols supplement used to support immune resilience. Classic gentle formula for lingering cough. It is available in tablet form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the immune system, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for immune resilience. Classic gentle formula for lingering cough. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 2-6 weeks for immune resilience, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address frequent infections, low immunity, slow recovery. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Immune Advanced Protocols category, Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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