This
formula was created by Li Tao-wu and Li Chang-xin. Our version is a 8:1 extract.
500mg. 60 capsules.
RX
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae)
Yu Xing Cao (Herba Hedyotis Diffusae)
Ren Dong Teng (Caulis Lonicerae)
Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii)
Cang Er Zi (Fructus Zanthii)
Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnoliae Liliflorae)
Bo He (Herba Menthae)
Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae)
Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae)
Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae)
Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi)
Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae)
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
INDICATIONS:
This formula is for the treatment of a liver-spleen-stomach disharmony with
depressive heat resulting in chronic sinusitis.
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DEPRESSION/DEPRESSIVE HEAT INCLUDE:
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Irritability, vexation and agitation
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Abdominal, breast, and/or rib-side distention and pain
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Burping, belching, a tendency to hiccup
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Menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhea and/or PMS
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A bitter taste in the mouth
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A red tongue tip and/or edges or a dark red tongue overall with yellow fur
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A bowstring, rapid pulse
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH HEAT INCLUDE:
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Frontal and/or facial pain
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Red eyes
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Acne around the mouth and chin
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A tendency to constipation and/or dry stools
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Epigastric and/or esophageal burning pain
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Acid regurgitation
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Clamoring stomach
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A dry mouth with a predilection for chilled drinks
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A large appetite and/or rapid hungering
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPLEEN VACUITY INCLUDE:
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Fatigue, lack of strength
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Abdominal distention, especially after meals
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“Sugar blues,” a craving for sweets
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A fat, distended tongue with teeth-marks on its edges
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Orthostatic hypotension
COMBINATIONS:
If there is more marked spleen qi vacuity, this formula can be combined with
Si Jun Zi Tang Wan (Four Gentlemen Decoction Pills). If there is
concomitant yin vacuity, it can be combined with Sheng Mai San Wan
(Engender the Pulse Powder Pills). If severe abdominal or rib-side pain, it can
be combined with Yan Hu Suo Wan (Corydalis Pills).
FORMULA EXPLANATION:
Chronic sinusitis typically presents as a combination on lingering external
evils and a liver-spleen-stomach disharmony. Because of spleen vacuity, the
defensive qi is vacuous and is not securing the exterior. Therefore, external
evils are not out-thrust and new evils are allowed to enter. Also because of
spleen vacuity, there is a tendency to phlegm dampness. This is based on the
saying, “The spleen is the root of phlegm engenderment.” Because of liver
depression transforming heat, heat is transferred to the stomach and gallbladder
channels. This heat follows these channels upward to the head where it becomes
stagnant and is trapped in the bony boxes of the sinuses. There it steams and
brews, transforming toxins and creating pus. Because there is no free flow,
there is pain. If this toxic heat damages the network vessels, there may be
blood mixed in with the nasal mucus. Therefore, most cases of chronic sinusitis
are due to a mixture of repletion and vacuity. The root is a
liver-spleen-stomach disharmony, while the presence of any external evils as
well as any heat toxins are the branches or tips.
Therefore, within this formula, Huang Qi, Dang Shen,
Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, and Wu Wei Zi
fortify the spleen and boost the qi. The combination of Huang Qi,
Bai Zhu, and Wu Wei also specifically supplements
and secures the defensive qi. Xin Yi Hua, Cang Er Zi,
Bai Zhi, and Niu Bang Zi aromatically penetrate and
free the flow of the orifices. Chan Tui, Jing Jie Sui,
and Jie Geng resolves the exterior as well as lead the other
medicinals to move upward to the face and head. Dang Gui
and Bai Ji quicken the blood and disperse swelling. When combined
with Huang Qi, Dang Shen, and Bai Zhu,
they also support the righteous and secure the root. Gan Cao
moderates and harmonizes all the other medicinals in the formula.
DOSE:
Take 3 capsules 3 times per day or follow your health care practitioner’s
instructions.
