BLACK PEARL BP003 BA ZHEN WAN GINSENG & DANG GUI EIGHT

BLACK PEARL BP003 BA ZHEN WAN GINSENG & DANG GUI EIGHT

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 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.

TCM Actions
Tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Blood.

TCM Syndromes
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.

Dosage & Course Of Treatment
8 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food.

Course of treatment: 2 – 6 months

Signs and Syndromes
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

Cautions & Contraindications
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.

Ingredients
PAEONIA LACTIFLORA, ROOT (bai shao) – 白芍 – 67.0mg
REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA, PREPARED ROOT (Shu di huang (prepared)) – 熟地黃 – 67.0mg
WOLFIPORIA COCOS, FRUIT. BODY (fu ling) – 茯苓 – 67.0mg
ANGELICA POLYMORPHA, ROOT (dang gui) – 當歸 – 40.2mg
CODONOPSIS PILOSULA, ROOT (dang shen) – 黨參 – 40.2mg
ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA, RHIZOME (bai zhu) – 白術 – 40.2mg
LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM, ROOT (chuan xiong) – 川芎 – 26.8mg
GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS, ROOT (gan cao) – 甘草 – 26.8mg