BLACK PEARL BP020 SHEN LING BAI ZHU SAN GINSENG & ATRACTYLODES

BLACK PEARL BP020 SHEN LING BAI ZHU SAN GINSENG & ATRACTYLODES

ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS

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.
Atractylodes rhizome is used as orally as a digestive tonic and carminative. It has been shown to have hepatoprotective, anticancer, hypoglycaemic, immunostimulant and antibacterial actions.
Nelumbo seed (lotus seed) when dry fried (chao) is used orally in formulas to treat weak digestion with loose stools or diarrhea, as well as leukorrhea.

TCM Actions
Tonifies the Spleen Qi, harmonises the middle Jiao, drains Damp and alleviates diarrhea.

TCM Syndromes
Tonifies the Spleen Qi, harmonises the middle Jiao, drains Damp and alleviates diarrhea.

Indications
Chronic gastroenteritis, chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastritis, duodenitis, anemia, malabsorption syndrome, malnutrition, leucorrhoea, peptic ulcer disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, general debility, diabetes mellitus, side effects of chemotherapy.

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

Course of treatment: 3 – 6 months.

Suitable for long term use.

Signs and Syndromes
Loose stools or diarrhea

Poor appetite and digestion

Weight loss or emaciation with inability to gain weight

Fatigue

Muscular weakness

Pale or sallow complexion with little lustre

Nausea or vomiting

Oppressive sensation in the chest

Abdominal discomfort or mild pain

White or watery leucorrhoea

Pale tongue with a greasy white coat

Weak pulse that may also be thready or moderate

Cautions & Contraindications
None noted.

Ingredients
CODONOPSIS PILOSULA, ROOT (dang shen) – 黨參 – 45.0mg
ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA, RHIZOME (bai zhu) – 白術 – 45.0mg
WOLFIPORIA COCOS, FRUIT. BODY (fu ling) – 茯苓 – 45.0mg
DIOSCOREA OPPOSITIFOLIA, ROOT (shan yao) – 山藥 – 45.0mg
NELUMBO NUCIFERA, SEED (lian zi) – 蓮子 – 45.0mg
DOLICHOS LABLAB, SEED (bai bian dou) – 白扁豆 – 45.0mg
COIX LACHRYMA-JOBI, SEED (yi yi ren) – 薏苡仁 – 37.5mg
GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS, ROOT (gan cao) – 甘草 – 22.5mg
PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS, ROOT (jie geng) – 桔梗 – 22.5mg
AMOMUM VILLOSUM, FRUIT (sha ren) – 砂仁 – 15.0mg
ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA, FRUIT (da zao) – 大棗 – 7.5mg