REFLUX & DYSPEPSIA FORMULA HE WEI LI QI FANG

CHINAMED REFLUX & DYSPEPSIA FORMULA HE WEI LI QI FANG

This is an empirically derived formula designed to treat reflux oesophagitis and non-ulcer dyspepsia. The pathodynamics of these conditions involve Stomach Heat (or Damp-Heat), Qi stagnation (with Stomach Qi counterflow and Spleen-Stomach disharmony) and generally some degree of Liver constraint.

The underlying causes include dietary factors, emotional strain, and age related decline of the health Qi (notably the Spleen-Stomach). Inappropriate diet, such as excessive intake of fried, oily, rich foods and alcohol generate Heat or Damp-Heat in the Stomach. Prolonged or intense emotional strain (e.g. stress, anger, unfulfilled desires, etc.) causes Liver Qi constraint with resultant Qi stagnation in the middle Jiao, and/or Liver Qi invasion of the Spleen-Stomach. According to the Nei Jing, at around 35 years in women and 40 years in men the health Qi begins to decline manifesting in a marked decline of Stomach function, amongst other things. These factors together make middle aged people particularly vulnerable to these two disorders.

In order to focus the treatment on the actual disease process, the formula is directed primarily towards clearing Heat and regulating the Qi in the Spleen and Stomach, with only a minimal number of ingredients to tonify the Spleen-Stomach and soothe the Liver. Therefore, patients that present with pronounced Liver constraint or Spleen-Stomach Qi deficiency should also receive treatment with an additional formula as discussed above.

Ingredients:
– Taraxacum mongolicum, herb 蒲公英 337.5 mg
– Citrus aurantium, fruit 枳殼 202.5 mg
– Bupleurum falcatum, root 柴胡 202.5 mg
– Paeonia lactiflora, root 白芍 202.5 mg
– Citrus medica, fruit 佛手 202.5 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 202.5 mg
– Phyllostachys nigra, stem wood 竹茹 202.5 mg
– Citrus reticulata, fruit peel 陳皮 112.5 mg
– Tetradium ruticarpum, fruit 吳茱萸 67.5 mg
– Coptis chinensis, rhizome 黃連 67.5 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Reflux oesophagitis
– Epigastric pain
– Acid reflux
– Dyspepsia

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1-2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50%.
– Course of treatment: 1 – 3 months
– Safe to use long term.

Cautions & Contraindications
– Avoid acidic, spicy or fatty foods, alcoholic drinks, overeating, fried foods.
– Caution in patients on antithyroid drugs