CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Dyslipidemia
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides levels)
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels)
Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides levels)
Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Antihyperlipidemic effect to reduce plasma levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
Reduces absorption of fatty foods and enhances breakdown of fatty tissues
Antiatherosclerotic effect to prevent arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
Vasodilating, antiplatelet, and anticoagulant effects to prevent angina
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Dissolves dampness and eliminates phlegm
Invigorates blood circulation
 
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. For maximum effectiveness, take the last dose one hour prior to bedtime, as synthesis of cholesterol is most active at night. Maintenance dose is 2 capsules two times a day.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae)
Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
He Ye (Folium Nelumbinis)
Hu Zhang (Rhizoma et Radix Polygoni Cuspidati)
Jiao Gu Lan (Rhizoma seu Herba Gynostemmatis)
Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi)
Jue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae)
Shan Zha (Fructus Crataegi)
Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis)
Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis)
Zhi He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata)
Zi Mu Xu (Herba Medicaginis)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Jue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae), Zhi He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata) and Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi) may cause loose stools or diarrhea for those with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts. Should this occur, reduce the dosage to 2 capsules three times daily.
This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation. Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.