
Empty Heat Formula - (Zhi Bai Ba Wei Tang)
TCM ACTIONS
Nourishes the Kidney (and Liver) Yin, enriches the Kidney Essence, reduces deficiency Fire and drains Damp-Heat.
INDICATIONS
Debility due to chronic illness, tinnitus, urethritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis, chronic respiratory infection, involuntary seminal emissions, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, fever of unknown origin (ideopathic fever).
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Flushed face or red cheeks or malar flush, Low grade fever or tidal fever or afternoon fever, Dry mouth and, throat, Thirst, Low back pain, Night sweating, Hot hands and feet, Dizziness or light headedness, Restlessness, Sleep disturbance, Inability to concentrate, ,Nocturnal seminal emissions (M) or frequent sexual dreams (F), Overactive libido, Dysuria, Vaginal discharge, Red tongue with scanty coat, Thready and, rapid pulse
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
3 - 4 capsules, 2 - 3 times daily. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 - 4 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50%. Course of treatment: 3 - 6 months, or longer in elderly patients (at lower dosage)
Safe for long term use.
CAUTIONS
Discontinue during an episode of common cold or influenza.