
Ba Zhen Wan - Dang Gui & Ginseng Eight Combination
Ba Zhen Wan also known as Ginseng & Dang-gui Eight Combination.
TCM ACTIONS
Tonifies the Qi and nourishes the blood.
INDICATIONS
Anaemia, general debility due to chronic illness, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, postpartum weakness, chronic non-healing ulcers.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Fatigue, muscular weakness, pale or sallow complexion, dry and lacklustre skin, shortness of breath (dyspnoea), reluctance to speak, sweating on mild or no exertion, palpitations, insomnia, postural dizziness or light-headedness, poor appetite, loose stools, anxiety, forgetfulness, poor concentration, mental fatigue tingling (paraesthesia) or numbness of the extremities, pale tongue with a thin white coat, weak and thready pulse that may also be wiry or weak and large pulse.
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
- Angelica polymorpha root is used orally in formulas for both men and women as a blood tonic, also to improve blood circulation, and as a muscle building blood tonic for men. It is most commonly used as a women’s tonic to build the blood and to regulate the menstrual cycle. It has been shown to have immune stimulant, vasodilator, antianemic, cardiotonic, antilipemic, and hepatoprotective actions.
- Codonopsis root is used orally in formulas as a tonic to treat general debility, digestive weakness, susceptibility to infections, diabetes, memory loss and insomnia. It has been shown to strengthen the immune system and the gastrointestinal system, improve response to stress, increase red and white blood cells, lower blood pressure, improve appetite and regulate blood sugar levels.
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 2 – 4 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 2 – 6 months.
CAUTIONS
Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin). If taking antibiotics, allow at least 90 minutes before taking this formula. Do not take during an episode of the common cold or ‘flu.
CONTENTS
200 Pills/bottle
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