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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Constipation

  • Chronic, habitual constipation with dry, hard stool

  • Deficient-type constipation in postpartum, postsurgical, or convalescing individuals

  • Mild colon cleanser

 

WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

  • Emollient effect to lubricate the bowel and moisten the Intestines

  • Laxative effect to relieve mild to moderate constipation

  • Treats chronic constipation associated with hemorrhoids by reducing inflammation

 

CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

  • Moistens the Intestines

  • Unblocks the bowels

  • Drains heat

  • Nourishes yin and blood

 

DOSAGE

Take 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Individuals with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts should decrease the dosage and increase the dosing frequency to avoid stomach discomfort. For example, take 2 capsules four or five times daily, instead of taking 4 capsules three times daily.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)

Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi)

Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)

Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)

Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis)

Jue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae)

Ku Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum)

Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis)

Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)

Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)

Yu Li Ren (Semen Pruni)

Zhi He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata)

Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)

 

CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Individuals with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract should take this formula with caution, as it may be irritating to the stomach and intestinal mucosa. Those who experience stomach discomfort should reduce the dosage and take the herbs with food.

  • A more serious etiology should be suspected if the constipation is accompanied by vomiting, blood in the stools, weight loss, or a distended, tympanitic abdomen.

  • This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.

  • This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation

 

CLINICAL NOTES

  • Use of herbs is very effective to prevent drug-induced constipation. 

 

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