
Ba Zheng San Wan - Dianthus Combination Eight Herb Formula
Ba Zheng San also known as Dianthus Combination
TCM ACTIONS
Clears Damp-Heat from the Bladder and promotes urination, alleviates dysuria.
INDICATIONS
Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, acute prostatitis.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Dysuria, Urinary frequency, Urinary urgency, Yellow or dark coloured urine, Oliguria or retention of urine. Dry mouth and throat, Bitter taste in the mouth, Red tongue with a yellow coat that may also be greasy. Slippery and rapid pulse.
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
• Dianthus herb is used orally in formulas to treat dysuria, kidney stones and amenorrhoea. It has been shown to promote diuresis and reduce inflammation and smooth muscular spasm.
• Plantago seed is used orally in formulas to treat dysuria and oedema, vaginal discharge, diarrhoea, and various eye disorders. It has been shown to have diuretic and antimicrobial actions.
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 – 2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 2 – 6 weeks
CAUTIONS
Avoid hot spices, deep-fried food. Caution with patients on: diuretics, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cardiotonic glycosides, antiarrhythmic drugs, laxatives.
CONTENTS
200 Pills
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