BLACK PEARL BP014 JIAN PI WAN GINSENG & CITRUS

BLACK PEARL JIAN PI WAN GINSENG & CITRUS – BP014

ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS

Hordeum sprout (barley sprout) is used orally in formulas as a stomachic, and in particular to promote the digestion of starches. Sprouted barley is rich in amylase enzymes and B-group vitamins, which assist digestion and metabolism.

Crataegus fruit when roasted is used orally in formulas to promote the digestion of meat and fatty foods. It has been shown to have anticholesterolemic, antilipemic and stomachic actions.

TCM Actions
Tonifies Stomach and Spleen, reduces food stagnation and promotes digestion, regulates the Qi and harmonises the middle Jiao.

TCM Syndromes
Tonifies Stomach and Spleen, reduces food stagnation and promotes digestion, regulates the Qi and harmonises the middle Jiao.

Indications
Indigestion, chronic gastritis, duodenitis, chronic enteritis, peptic ulcer disease, Crohn’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, general debility due to chronic illness.

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

Course of treatment: 1 – 3 months. May be used for longer periods if required. Safe for long term use.

Signs and Syndromes
Poor appetite and digestion with: bloating after meals, belching, flatulence, acid reflux or nausea, loose stools

Distension and sense of fullness in the epigastrium or abdomen

Fatigue

Pain in the epigastrium or abdomen

Diarrhea

Reluctance to speak

Pale tongue with a thick white coat (that may also be greasy)

Pulse is weak and also slippery or soft

Cautions & Contraindications
If taking iron supplements (or supplements containing iron), do not take at the same time as this formula.

Contains gluten.

Ingredients
HORDEUM VULGARE, SPROUT (shen qu) – 神曲 – 93.8mg
CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA, FRUIT (shan zha) – 山楂 – 70.3mg
CODONOPSIS PILOSULA, ROOT (dang shen) – 黨參 – 70.3mg
ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA, RHIZOME (bai zhu) – 白術 – 70.3mg
WOLFIPORIA COCOS, FRUIT. BODY (fu ling) – 茯苓 – 46.9mg
CITRUS RETICULATA, FRUIT PEEL (chen pi) – 陳皮 –