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Shu Gan Wan - Cyperus & Peony Formula
Shu Gan Wan also known as Cyperus & Peony Formula
TCM ACTIONS
Soothes the Liver, harmonises the Liver and the Stomach, regulates the Qi and the Blood to alleviate pain.
INDICATIONS
Stress related digestive disorders (e.g. dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome), flatulence, gastritis, duodenitis, gastroduodenal ulcer, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis), chronic liver disease, hepatic cirrhosis, chronic cholecystitis, costochondritis.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Epigastric pain and distension, Belching, acidireflux, nausea or vomiting, Symptoms brought on or aggravated by, emotional strain, Hypochondrial distending pain, Poor appetite, bloating after meals, Irritability, emotional volatility, depressed mood, history of stress, Sense of tightness or oppressive sensation in the chest, the, need to make an effort, to take a deep breath, sighing, Pale tongue with a white coat, Wiry or slippery pulse
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
Paeonia root (white peony) is used orally in formulas to treat various women’s disorders, liver conditions, muscle cramps and spasms, as well as for general debility due to chronic illness. It has been shown to have cardiotonic, cognition enhancing, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions. Cyperus rhizome is used orally in formulas to treat pain and distension particularly in the GIT and in gynaecological disorders. It has been shown to have the following actions: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, hypotensive, analgesic, antispasmodic.
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
8 - 12 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1 – 3 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 1 – 3 months. Once symptoms have been relieved, continue with an appropriate tonic or constitutional formula Not to be taken long term.
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin). Caution for those on any type of sedative drug. Contraindicated for patients taking interferon. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
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