BLACK PEARL BP019 RUN CHANG WAN LINUM & RHUBARB

BLACK PEARL RUN CHANG WAN LINUM & RHUBARB – BP019

This formula is a variant of the formula that was originally devised by Li Gao (a.k.a. L. Dong- yuan), and first appeared in his ‘Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach’ (pi wei lun), 1249. This formula was directed towards Blood stasis and Wind (or Wind-Damp) invasion of the Intestines, in addition to Intestinal Dryness.

However, the former two pathologies are rarely seen in association with constipation. The formula was subsequently revised by Shen Jin-ao (a.k.a. Shen Qian-lu) some 500 years later, appearing in his book ‘Master Shen’s Book for Revering Life’ (shen shi zun sheng shu), 1773.

Ingredients:
– Trichosanthes kirilowii, fruit 瓜萎 62.4 mg
– Citrus aurantium, fruit 枳殼 49.9 mg
– Biota orientalis, seed 柏子仁 49.9 mg
– Linum usitatissimum, seed 亞麻子 49.9 mg
– Angelica polymorpha, root 當歸 49.9 mg
– Morus alba, fruit 桑葚 41.2 mg
– Trichosanthes kirilowii, seed 瓜萎子 37.4 mg
– Rheum palmatum, root and rhizome 大黃 37.4 mg

The synergistic actions of the herbs are as follows:
– Trichosanthes fruit (quan gua luo), Citrus fruit (zhi ke), Biota seed (bai zi ren), Linum seed (hu ma ren) : moisten the Intestines and regulate the Qi to open the bowels.
-Angelica root (dang-gui): nourish the Blood to moisten the Intestines and open the bowels.
– Morus fruit (sang shen zi): nourish the Blood and enrich the Kidney Essence to moisten the Intestines and open the bowels
– Rheum root & rhizome (da huang): purges the bowels

Signs & Symptoms
– Constipation, acute
– Constipation, chronic or habitual

Dosage & Course of Treatment
8 – 12 pillules, 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: 1 – 2 weeks for acute conditions (at higher dosage); 3 months or more for chronic conditions (at lower dosage).

Cautions & Contraindications
– Not to be taken during pregnancy