CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) 
Lupus with inflammation in joints, tendons, and other connective tissues and organs
Lupus with arthritis, mouth sores, skin rash, facial rash, hair loss, depression, fever, sunlight sensitivity, extreme fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain and weakness, anemia, malar flush, headache, general malaise, and in severe cases, destruction of vital organs.
Autoimmune diseases with manifestations of heat and fire
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Inhibits and suppresses the growth and multiplications of cells
Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Clears heat
Eliminates toxins
Nourishes yin, tonifies blood, and generates body fluids
 
DOSAGE
Take 4 to 6 capsules three times daily. 
For acute recurrences, the dosage may be increased to 6 capsules four times daily.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Hua She She Cao (Herba Hedyotis)
Ban Zhi Lian (Herba Scutellariae Barbatae)
Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubrae)
Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae)
Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Hu Zhang (Rhizoma et Radix Polygoni Cuspidati)
Ji Xiang Teng (Caulis Paederiae)
Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae)
Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae)
Mo Han Lian (Herba Ecliptae)
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Ye Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Indici)
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
The main emphasis of this formula is to use herbs to clear heat, eliminate toxins, and control the autoimmune and inflammatory conditions of lupus. Therefore, it contains many bitter and cold herbs, which may consume qi and yin.