CHINA MED RESISTANCE 1 FORMULA LING ZHI HUANG QI GU BEN FANG

CHINAMED RESISTANCE 1 FORMULA LING ZU HUANG QI GU BEN FANG

This is an empirical formula, based on Jade Screen Formula (yu ping feng san), which was first recorded in Effective Prescriptions from Generations of Physicians (shi yi de xiao fang) by Wei Yi-lin, 1345. Its actions have been enhanced with the addition of several tonifying herbs. It is specifically designed for those with deficiency of the Defence Qi (wei qi), characterized by fatigue, susceptibility to recurrent upper respiratory infections and spontaneous sweating.

The base formula is augmented with Ziziphus fruit (hong zao) and Zingiber (ginger) rhizome (sheng jiang), which together harmonize the Defence Qi and the Nutritive Qi (ying qi), tonifying both and preventing the loss of nutritive substances through excessive sweating. In addition, this pair of herbs enables the easy absorption and assimilation of the other tonifying herbs in the formula. The latter include Ganoderma mushroom (ling zhi), Cuscuta seed (tu si zi), Dioscorea root (huai shan yao) and Lycium fruit (gou qi zi). These herbs have a broad scope of action, tonifying all of the major organ-systems (i.e. Spleen, Lung, Heart, Liver and Kidney) to replenish the health Qi (zheng qi) and promote production of the Defence Qi.

According to modern biomedical research the herbs in this formula all exert an immune enhancing action. This formula is suitable for patients with poor specific immunity, characterized by recurrent respiratory infections. In addition, it is indicated for the remission stage of chronic bronchitis, asthma and allergic rhinitis. The course of treatment (as for tonification treatments in general) is for a minimum duration of three months.

Ingredients:
– Astragalus membranaceus, root 黄芪 383.0 mg
– Ganoderma lucidum, mushroom 靈芝 192.0 mg
– Cuscuta hygrophilae, seed 菟絲子 192.0 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 192.0 mg
– Dioscorea oppositifolia, root 山藥 192.0 mg
– Lycium chinense, fruit 枸杞子 192.0 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 192.0 mg
– Ledebouriella seseloides, root 防風 172.0 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 96.0 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Poor immune function
– Fatigue
– Respiratory infections, recurrent
– Polyhidrosis (excessive sweating)
– Allergic respiratory disorders
– Sweating, spontaneous

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– Course of treatment: 3 – 6 months, or ongoing (e.g. for severe chronic conditions)
– Safe to use long term.

Cautions & Contraindications
– Contraindicated for patients taking immunosuppressive drugs.
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.