CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
General tonic: increases both mental and physical functions, enhances academic and sports performance
Recovery enhancement: speeds up recovery from any event that contributes to mental or physical exhaustion,
such as surgery, severe illness, and childbirth
Chronic fatigue: constant tiredness, low energy, and lack of interest
Anemia: with dizziness, fatigue, lack of energy or poor appetite
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Adaptogenic function to enhance both mental and physical functions
Enhances basal metabolic rate and increases the overall energy level
Boosts the immune system, increases the number of white blood cells
Treats anemia by increasing the number and function of red blood cells
Anti Aging effect to enhance longevity and promote general wellness
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Tonifies qi, blood, yin and yang
Strengthens the overall constitution of the body
 
DOSAGE
The dosage for long-term administration is 2 to 4 capsules three times daily. The dosage may be increased up to 5 to 6 capsules three times daily for short-term use, for its adaptogenic effect or recovery enhancement.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gui Xin (Cortex Rasus Cinnamomi)
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)
Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens)
Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata)
Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis)
Xi Yang Shen (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii)
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Imperial Tonic is safe for long-term use. However, because it is a warm formula, it should be reduced in dosage or discontinued if it causes side effects characterized by heat, such as dry mouth, thirst, and nosebleeds.
Since this formula may stimulate the immune system, it should be used with extreme caution in patients who have autoimmune disease or take immunosuppressant drugs after organ transplant.
This formula is contraindicated in cases of infection, inflammation, and other excess conditions.
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.