Addiction Withdrawal
- Bupleurum Dragon Bone 1/2
- Minor Bupleurum 1/2
With:
- For all types of withdrawal, but especially:
sugar and alcohol: Glutamine 500mg.
Take 1000mg, 2-3 times per day on an empty stomach.
- For stimulant withdrawal, including:
cocaine, methamphetamine, caffiene, appetite suppressants:
L-tryosine 800mg. Take 1 capsule, 3 times per day on an
empty stomach
- For sedative withdrawal, including: tranquilizers,
muscle relaxants, sleep aids and alcohol: L-phenylalanine
- Narcotic withdrawal: Dl-phenylalanine
Anxiety
- Zizyphus, whole bottle, or
- Slumber, a formula by Lynda Harvey, OMD,
L.Ac.
For chronic anxiety without panic attacks.
Worry, overwhelm, obsessive thinking, feelings of dread
and fear. Difficulty sleeping and relaxing. Can also be
used for social phobia. Is not a depressant and safe to
take with other medications, but separate dosage by 2 hours.
Standard dose of 5 droppers, 2 times per
day
Asthma
To aid breathing for people suffering from
wheezing, cough and tightness of chest. For best results
take formula daily 5 droppers in the morning, 4 droppers
no later than 5 pm. As breathing improves or attacks become
less frequent, reduce dosage to 5 droppers in the morning
only. Extra dosage can be taken during attacks. Should not
be combined with any oral asthma medication. Do not take
if you have high blood pressure.
Bladder Infection
- Dianthus 2/3
- Rehmannia & Bamboo 1/3
Great to have on hand if you are prone to
bladder infections. The herbs have an antibacterial effect
without leading to yeast infections. For acute symptoms
such as:
- Burning pain
- Urgent and frequent need to urinate,
but difficult, scanty and painful
Initial dose of 6 droppers, 4 times per
day until symptoms resolve, then lower the dose to 4 droppers
2 times per day for an additional 3-4 days. (If loose stool
or diarrhea occurs, discontinue the herbs). If symptoms
persist after 3 days of herbs, or blood appears in the urine,
call your doctor! One dose of 6 droppers can be taken instead
of the commonly prescribed antibiotic Macrodantin, immediately
after sex.
Breasts, Fibrocystic or Painful
- Shu Kan, Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang (Coptis
& Pinellia) or Healthy Breast Formula
Dense, swollen, lumpy, painful breasts that
occur or are aggravated during the premenstrual time. Be
sure to continue your breast self exam, and consult your
doctor for lumps, particularly those that are hard and non-tender.
Constipation, Mild or Sluggish Stool
GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease)
Hot Flash
- Bupleurum & Peony 1/2
- Anem Phello Rehmannia 1/2
For the perimenopausal or post-menopausal
women with hot flashes that are worse at night, accompanied
by sweating and heat intolerance. Anxiety, restless sleep
and fatigue are associated symptoms.
Immune Boost
To help protect against infection and general
immune system depletion from exposures, stress, fatigue
or weakness. For use:
- If you get sick at a certain time each
year, begin formula 1 month prior.
- Following exposure to someone with the
flu or a cold
- When about to travel, or having just
returned
- When under excessive stress
- In a cold and damp climate
This formula can also be taken for immune
deficiencies, but is not recommended if experiencing actual
symptoms of infection. Standard dose, 5 droppers, twice
daily
Insomnia
Whether difficulty falling asleep, frequent
awakening or restless tossing and turning, this formula
helps to re-establish a healthy sleep pattern. The formula
must be taken every night for 30 days, regardless of how
sleepy you feel. Gradually your sleep pattern is deepened.
For long-standing insomnia relief a noticable effect may
not occur for 3 weeks, and use of the formula is often necessary
for 3 months before good sleep can be maintained without
the herbs.
Since sleep is a pattern, once established
it will remain unless you change time zones or have disrupted
sleep for several consecutive nights. Should this occur,
using the formula again for a period of 3 weeks will usually
re-establish your normal pattern.
For mild or occasional insomnia relief may
be obtained more quickly, and formula may be taken as needed.
Dosage: 4 droppers, approximately 2 hours
before bed.
Lipid Control
- Salvia Plus 2/3
- Bao He Wan 1/3
To help reduce high cholesterol and triglycerides
or prevent elevated lipids. Take 5 droppers 2 twice a day,
30 minutes before meals, or 2 hours after. Can be safely
taken if on cholesterol lowering medication, take herbs
at least 2 hours away from medication.
Take for a minimum of 1 month before rechecking
lipid levels, best if taken 2-3 months prior to rechecking
levels.
Menopausal
Menstrual Cramps
For temporary relief of menstrual cramping.
Take 5 droppers, twice daily for several days before the
period is due. On the first day of flow, increase the dosage
to 6 droppers 3 times that day. If cramps continue into
second day of flow, resume 5 droppers, twice that day. If
flow becomes extremely heavy during use, discontinue herbs.
Warning: The formula is NOT for use with
excessive bleeding patterns, as it can increase flow. If
flow requires changing pads every 20 minutes or less, consult
your doctor or urgent care facility immediately.
Over-Indulgence / Hangover
To help minimize the effects of over-eating
or consumption of alcohol.
For indigestion following a meal: 6 droppers every 2 hours
until symptoms are relieved
For prevention of hangover: 8 droppers before bed, with
2 large glasses of water. 6 droppers, 2 times the next day.
Panic Attacks
For sudden onset of tightness in chest,
difficulty breathing, sweating, trembling, feeling of heat
rushing upward to face.
Formula should be used regularly for a period
of 1-2 months, 4 droppers twice daily. Additional dose of
6 droppers may be taken as needed for episodes of panic.
Once panic attacks have resolved, regular daily use should
be suspended; but taken as needed or as a preventive during
stressful periods of time.
Plus:
- Inositol Powder: 1 tablespoon, 3 times
per day on an empty stomach in water, tea or juice. Once
panic is controlled, dosage should be reduced to 3 tsps
twice daily.
PMS Emotional
- Bupleurum & Peony 1/3
- Bupleurum & Dragon Bone 2/3
For anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability
and insomnia specifically related to the menstual cycle.
Symptoms usually occur several days to 1 week before the
period begins; though in severe cases can occur a full 2
weeks before the start of flow.
PMS Inclusive
- Bupleurum & Peony 2/3
- Shu Kan Wan 1/3
For general symptoms such as: abdominal
bloating, tension headaches, indigestion, breast distension,
irritability, frustration, depression.
PMS Migraine
- Bupleurum & Dragon Bone 2/3
- Coptis & Pinellia 1/3
For migraine headaches that come monthly
during the few days prior to menses onset or with the first
day of menses. The headaches are usually one-sided, with
severe pain, aggravated by bright lights and stress.
Post-Menstrual Fatigue
For fatigue, weakness, dizziness or anxiety
that follows the menstrual flow. Standard dosage: 5 droppers
twice daily.
Pre-Cold Formula
- Pueraria Plus 2/3
- Schizonepetae & Siler 1/3
A must for everyone's medicine chest. Chinese
herbs taken at the very first sign of a cold can often prevent
any further symptoms. This formula can be taken up to 48
hours after the first symptoms, such as:
- Feeling run down, or vaguely fatigued
- General achiness
- Scratchy throat
- Nasal stuffiness
- Chilly or slightly feverish
- Swollen glands
- Headache, neck ache
Dosage: 6 droppers-full 4 times per day
until symptoms stop. Continue taking at a lower dose, 6
droppers twice per day for an additional 1-2 days. Side
effects: high doses at bedtime can interfere with sleep,
so take at least 4 hours before bedtime.
Sinus Congestion / Acute Sinus Infection
- Pueraria Nasal 1/2
- Bi Yan pian 1/2
Ideal for chronic congestion, or low grade
acute infection. Primary symptoms:
- Stuffiness, difficulty breathing through
nose
- Clear, white or yellow mucus
- Mild runny nose
- Post-nasal drip
- Mild frontal headaches
Dosage 5 droppers 2 times per day for chronic
conditions. For recent onset, 4 droppers, 3-4 times per
day until sinuses clear, then reduce dose to 4 droppers
2 times per day.
Call your doctor if your symptoms get progressively
worse, or the following symptoms occur simultaneously: fever,
severe headaches, fatigue, green mucus.
Sinus Infection, Chronic
- Pueraria Nasal 1/2
- Coptis Upper Body 1/2
For the person who seems to require antibiotics
every couple of months for sinus infection. You may have
been told you have a constant low grade infection, or simply
frequent infections. You have constant sinus congestion,
with episodic aggravations, which tend to include:
- Clogged ears,
- Deep feeling of congestion without runny
nose
- Frontal headache, that throbs if you
bend forward to touch your toes
- Sluggish stool or constipation
- Possible indigestion
- Fatigue
Dosage 4 droppers, 3-4 times per day until
sinuses clear, then reduce dose to 4 droppers 2 times per
day for an additional 3 days. This formula should only be
taken for a short period of time. See Sinus Congestion for
more continuous use.
Loose or soft stool is a normal side effect
of this formula, if diarrhea (frequent, watery bowel movements)
occur discontinue the formula.
Call your doctor if your symptoms get progressively
worse, or the following symptoms occur simultaneously: fever,
severe headaches, fatigue, green mucus.
Throat & Lung Soothe
For temporary relief from dry irritated
throat and cough from inhalation of smoke. Cough is generally
dry, with slight feeling of mucus in chest or throat, but
not able to expectorate. For dry, irritated throat from
smoke exposure.
Also for use during the end stage of chest
cold symptoms, or after antibiotics have been finished.
Lingering cough with small amount of mucus, post-nasal drip,
tickling cough, dry throat, mouth or lips.
Great help to maintaining a moist and healthy
throat for speakers and singers.
Standard dose: 5 droppers, twice per day
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