Gan Mao LingDescription According to Traditional Chinese herbalism theory, germs are abundant in the air we breathe and the "wind" blowing into our nose and mouth may drive the pathogen deep into the body. Chinese herbalists believe that germs remain on the "surface" for a short period of time after entering the body. It is during this critical time that herbal formulas such as Gan Mao Ling can be most effective in helping boost the body's immunity. Gan Mao Ling