BLACK PEARL BP020 SHEN LING BAI ZHU SAN GINSENG & ATRACTYLODES

BLACK PEARL BP020 SHEN LING BAI ZHU SAN GINSENG & ATRACTYLODES
Tonifies the Spleen Qi, harmonises the middle Jiao, drains Damp and alleviates diarrhoea.

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

Signs and Symptoms:
Loose stools or diarrhoea, 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.

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, 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 diarrhoea, as well as leukorrhea.

Dosage and 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 2 – 4 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 – 100%.
Course of treatment: 3 – 6 months.
Suitable for long term use.

Combinations:
Anorexia in children: Bao He Wan (Citrus & Crataegus Formula BP004).
Early morning diarrhoea: Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan – Jia Wei (Dangshen & Ginger Formula – Modified BP070); You Gui Wan (Right Returning Formula BP066).
Indigestion (due to Spleen Qi deficiency): Jian Pi Wan (Ginseng & Citrus Formula BP014); Bao He Wan (Citrus & Crataegus Formula BP004).

Ingredients:
– Codonopsis pilosula, root 黨參 45.0 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 45.0 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 45.0 mg
– Dioscorea oppositifolia, root 山藥 45.0 mg
– Nelumbo nucifera, seed 蓮子 45.0 mg
– Dolichos lablab, seed 白扁豆 45.0 mg
– Coix lachryma-jobi, seed 薏苡仁 37.5 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 22.5 mg
– Platycodon grandiflorus, root 桔梗 22.5 mg
– Amomum villosum, fruit 砂仁 15.0 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 7.5 mg

Cautions and Contraindications:
None noted.