CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Constipation
Chronic, habitual constipation with dry, hard stool
Deficient-type constipation in postpartum, postsurgical, or convalescing individuals
Mild colon cleanser
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Emollient effect to lubricate the bowel and moisten the Intestines
Laxative effect to relieve mild to moderate constipation
Treats chronic constipation associated with hemorrhoids by reducing inflammation
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Moistens the Intestines
Unblocks the bowels
Drains heat
Nourishes yin and blood
 
DOSAGE
Take 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Individuals with sensitive gastrointestinal tracts should decrease the dosage and increase the dosing frequency to avoid stomach discomfort. For example, take 2 capsules four or five times daily, instead of taking 4 capsules three times daily.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi)
Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis)
Jue Ming Zi (Semen Cassiae)
Ku Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum)
Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis)
Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
Yu Li Ren (Semen Pruni)
Zhi He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori Praeparata)
Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
Individuals with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract should take this formula with caution, as it may be irritating to the stomach and intestinal mucosa. Those who experience stomach discomfort should reduce the dosage and take the herbs with food.
A more serious etiology should be suspected if the constipation is accompanied by vomiting, blood in the stools, weight loss, or a distended, tympanitic abdomen.
This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation
 
CLINICAL NOTES
Use of herbs is very effective to prevent drug-induced constipation.