
Restore the Spleen Formula - (Gui Pi Tang)
TCM ACTIONS
Tonifies the Qi and strengthens the Spleen, nourishes the Heart Blood and calms the Spirit.
INDICATIONS
Mood disorders including anxiety and depression, neurasthenia, insomnia, post-concussion syndrome, anaemia, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenia due to hepatitis, bleeding peptic ulcers, amenorrhoea, infertility, menopausal syndrome, pyrexia of unknown origin, easy bruising, ecchymoses.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Fatigue, muscular weakness, Poor appetite, Palpitations, Dream-disturbed sleep or insomnia, Pale complexion, Forgetfulness, poor concentration and memory, Postural dizziness, Easy bruising, ecchymoses, Timidity, fearfulness, withdrawal, Anxiety, phobias or panic attacks, Low grade fever, Early menstruation with profuse pale flow, Menorrhagia, Pale tongue with a thin white coat, Thready and weak 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: 2 - 6 months, or ongoing for elderly patients. Safe for long term use.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & INTERACTIONS
Caution in patients already taking some form of sedative-hypnotic drug. If taking antibiotics, allow at least 90 minutes before taking this formula. Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.