CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Depression/Stress
Anxiety, stress, irritability
Sadness, lack of interest
Possible chest distension, abdominal bloating, generalized weakness and/or discomfort
Note: This formula has no known interactions with antidepressant drugs.
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Antidepressant effect to elevate mood and lift depression
Anxiolytic effect to alleviate stress and anxiety
Gastrointestinal effect to regulate and restore normal digestive system and improve energy
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Spreads Liver qi
Clears Heart fire
 
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. The dosage may be increased up to 6 to 8 capsules every four to six hours as needed.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Fu Ling (Poria)
He Huan Pi (Cortex Albiziae)
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata)
Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi)
Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae)
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)
Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) 
 
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
Allergy warning: Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata) used in this product contains wheat. Persons with allergy to wheat should not take this product.
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.