BLACK PEARL BP044 SHEN QI DA BU WAN CODONOPSIS & ASTRAGALUS – TO BE DISCONTINUED

BLACK PEARL SHEN QI DA BU WAN CODONOPSIS & ASTRAGALUS – BP044

This is a modern formulation that combines two premier Qi tonifying herbs, based on scientific research together with traditional principles of use. The two herbs, Astragalus root (huang qi) and Codonopsis root (dang shen), have been extensively studied in contemporary China, the findings serving to confirm and clarify the nature of their actions as described in the traditional literature.

Astragalus (huang qi) was first recorded in ‘Shen Nong’s Materia Medica’ (Shen nong ben cao jing), circa 200 CE, under the heading of ‘Superior Class Herbs’. This class of medicinal substances are non-toxic, life nourishing and conducive to longevity. Codonopsis (dang shen), however, first appeared in ‘Encountering the Sources of the Materia Medica’ (ben jing feng yuan) by Zhang Lu (a.k.a. Zhang Lu-yu, Zhang Shi-wan), 1670.

Both herbs benefit the middle Jiao by tonifying the Spleen-Stomach Qi and raising the Yang Qi. However, the actions of Codonopsis root (dang shen) are somewhat milder than those of Astragalus root (huang qi), especially in raising the Yang Qi. The combined actions of these two herbal ingredients provide a medium strength Qi tonic that may readily be used in combination with other more complex formulas, without the risk of giving the patient too many different herbs.

Alternatively, it may be used as a stand-alone tonic for the Qi, which may safely be taken long term without the potential adverse reactions that are associated with the consumption of red ginseng root (or extracts of red ginseng).

Ingredients:
– Astragalus membranaceus, root 黄芪 213.8 mg
– Codonopsis pilosula, root 黨參 161.3 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Age related disorders
– Chronic fatigue
– Debility
– Poor appetite
– Muscular atrophy or weakness
– Nocturia
– Polyhidrosis (excessive sweating)
– Post partum weakness
– Sweating, spontaneous
– Upper respiratory tract infection, recurrent

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: 3 – 6 months, or ongoing in elderly patients. Safe for long term use

Cautions & Contraindications
– None noted.