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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
| Health Benefits |
| For: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Chronic Gastritis • Uterine Fibroids • Duodenal Ulcer • Diabetes |
| Attributes: |
| Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category) |
| Category: Tonify ⌕ Subcategory: Tonify Qi ⌕ Family: ⌕ Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ Related Formula: |
| Actions |
| Tonify qi • Strengthens spleen • Strengthens stomach |
| Indications and Contraindications |
| Appearance: Tongue -Pale Pulse -Weak Face/other - |
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| Indications: |
| Contraindications: Excess heat or deficient heat • Bloated, thirsty, and constipated at the same time • Other diabetes medication • Long term use |
| Properties |
| Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown. |
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| Herbs |
Cat/Dose |
Actions |
Properties |
| Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 |
Tonify Qi
3g-9g |
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi |
adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant |
| Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 |
Tonify Qi
6g-9g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior • Stop sweating Bai Zhu is more Spleen focused while Cang Zhu is more for dampness |
Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial |
| Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 |
Drain Dampness
6g-9g |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| Zhi Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 |
Tonify Qi
6g-9g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions:
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| Modifications |
For |
| + Xiang Fu + Hou Po |
For indigestion, weight loss, reduced appetite, and abdominal distention |
| + Sha Ren + Chen Pi + Hou Po |
For morning sickness |
| + E Zhu + San Leng + Niu Xi |
For uterine fibroids |
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| Caution |
- Do not use with excess heat or deficient heat
- Do not use if bloated, thirsty, and constipated at the same time.
- Do not use for longer than prescribed by a physician.
- Talk to a doctor if taking pharmaceutical diabetes medication as it may cause hypoglycemia.
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs |
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