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Wood Element – Liver and Gall Bladder |
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LI-002
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Harmonizing Yin and Yang energies since 210 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Harmonizes the two meridians of Shaoyang--the Triple Warmer and Gallbladder. Supplements Qi, transforms phlegm, spreads Liver Qi, and clears heat.
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Indications:
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chills and fever, distention in the chest or rib area, bitter mouth,
dry throat, retching, dizziness, severe loss of appetite. Comments: If it is difficult to pinpoint the specific meridians or organ functions causing a particular problem, or if the patient has taken many Western medications, this herbal formula can help clarify the underlying condition. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated with patients taking Interferon. May cause headache and dizziness due to energy rising in long-term use. Patients with chronic fatigue or post viral patterns may have a temporary reoccurrence when starting this formula until pathogen is eliminated from the body. |
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LI-007
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Helping to relieve blood stagnation since 1830 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Relieves Qi and blood stagnation; relieves pain. This is a broad spectrum strong blood and Qi mover TCM Indications: Chest pain, headache, non-stop hiccups, palpitation, insomnia, injury in the chest area, dysphoria due to interior heat, irritability, fever at dusk. Modern Indications: Coronary heart disease, cerebral thrombosis, thromboangiitis obliterans, hypertension, migraine, cirrhosis of the Liver, dysmennorhea, anemia, post-miscarriage retention of placenta. Comments: This herbal formula was created to relieve blood stagnation in the Middle Warmer. Because of the relationship between blood and Qi, it can be used to relieve Qi stagnation as well. In severe cases or in early stages, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated during pregnancy. Contra-indicated in women with menorrhagia and patients with bleeding disorders. Caution in patients with anti-coagulant therapy. Watch for bruising and increased bleeding. Prolonged use may deplete Qi and Blood, so discontinue use every 2-3 months and change to a simple Qi and Blood supplementing formula for a few weeks. |
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LI-008
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Harmonizing Gallbladder and Stomach function since 1174 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Helps relieve phlegm and harmonizes the relationship between the Gallbladder and Stomach. TCM Indications: Nausea, heartburn, gastric discomfort with acid regurgitation, palpitation, insomnia, nightmare, bitter taste in the mouth. Modern Indications: Disorder of the autonomic nervous system, menopausal syndrome, neurosism, cerebral arteriosclerosis, chronic gastritis, high blood pressure. Comments: In severe cases or initially, may increase dose 50% for a few weeks, then decrease as symptoms improve. Contra-indicated in Yin or Blood Deficiency type Shen disturbances. Can be used to help conditions of excess weight and help reduce cholesterol levels. |
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LI-009
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Increasing warm Qi in the meridians since 210 A.D TCM Therapeutic Actions: Warms the channels, especially the Liver and the Kidney; expels cold; nourishes the blood; expels Blood stagnation; strengthens Kidney function. Used for Deficient cold patterns, not excess TCM Indications: Irregular menstruation due to deficiency-cold in the Chong and Ren channels; accumulation of stagnant blood marked by preceded or delayed menstrual cycle, or overdue, persistent menstrual duration, or excess menstruation in a month; nightfall fever, feverish sensation in the palms, parched lips and dry mouth, pain and cold in the lower abdomen, difficulty in conceiving. Modern Indications: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic inflammation, menstrual cramps, and hysteromyoma marked by the above-mentioned symptoms, cystitis, menopausal symptoms. Comments: This herbal formula can be used with any condition or physical discomfort caused by cold in the Lower Warmer. It is also good for chronic lower back pain in women and for alleviating cold in the extremities. This formula may be taken throughout the menstrual cycle to gentle encourage the expulsion of stagnant blood. Contra-indicated during Pregnancy. Contra-indicated in women with menorrhagia without dark blood or clotting and in cases of excess (blood stagnation and Cold are the primary pathogen). |
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LI-010 |
Relieving heat stagnation in the liver since 1652 A.D. TCM Therapeutic Actions: Alleviates excess Damp Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder; removes Damp Heat from the Lower Warmer; clears Liver fire. TCM Indications: Liver and Gallbladder heat; headache caused by Liver function disorder, burning and dry eyes, bitter mouth, rib distention, ear infection or ear swelling, yeast infection, vaginal discharge, Modern Indications: Hypertension, acne, vegetative nerve functional disturbance, acute conjunctivitis, acute otitis media, acute prostatitis, acute hepatitis, urinary tract or vaginal infections, acute pelvic inflammation, acute eczema, herpes zoster. Comments: Spread dose evenly 3-4 times daily. In acute or severe cases double or triple dose and may be taken every 2 hours. Not recommended for long term use (more than 2 weeks), except in constitutional cases in small doses. Switch to Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan for long term use. Caution during Pregnancy. This formula can weaken Spleen and damage Yin and Yang when over used. |
