Summary
- Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to
- Relax and open the bowels
- Eliminate dampness in damp heat pattern
- Clear internal heat of a damp heat pattern
- Formula name: Yin Chen Hao Tang
Dosage
- 3 capsules twice daily, 1 hour away from meals
Warnings
- This product may have a laxative effect
- Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications
- Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems
- Use in children under 12 years is not recommended
- Avoid coffee, deep-fried foods, fatty food and alcohol
- Seek advice from your healthcare practitioner before using during pregnancy or lactation
- Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea
- Always read the label
- Consult your TCM practitioner if you are unsure if this medicine is right for you
- If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, consult your health professional
- Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women or women likely to become pregnant
Formula
Ingredient |
1 capsule
|
---|---|
Artemisia frigida (Yi Chen Hao) ext. ext. equiv. dry (herb) |
60 mg 360 mg |
Lysimachia christinae (Kuo lu huang) ext. ext. equiv. dry (herb) |
60 mg 360 mg |
Taraxacum mongolicum (Asian dandelion) ext. ext. equiv. dry (herb) |
30 mg 180 mg |
Gardenia jasminoides (Shan Zhi Zi) ext. ext. equiv. dry (fruit) |
24 mg 144 mg |
Abrus cantoniensis (Ji Gu Cao) ext. ext. equiv. dry (herb) |
24 mg 144 mg |
Alisma orientale (Ze Xie) ext. ext. equiv. dry (rhizome) |
24 mg 144 mg |
Crataegus pinnatifida (Shan Zha) ext. ext. equiv. dry (fruit) |
24 mg 144 mg |
Curcuma longa (Yu Jin) ext. ext. equiv. dry (tuber) |
18 mg 108 mg |
Rheum palmatum (Da Huang) ext. ext. equiv. dry (root & rhizome) |
18 mg 108 mg |
Citrus aurantium (Zhi Ke) ext. ext. equiv. dry (fruit) |
18 mg 108 mg |
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