CHINESE MEDICINES for WOMEN'S HEALTH
Eastern Wisdom and Chinese Medicine
Women's problems that are common in America are rare in China.
PMS, irregular periods, endometriosis, infertility , excessively heavy or painful periods, and other common female problems happen far less often in China than in the West. Researchers speculate that the reasons for this could include genetics, diet, or cultural habits. We believe that Chinese healing therapies, which are the first choice for Asian women, play a part in keeping Asian women healthy. Be it known that both Asian and Western women respond well to herbs, acupuncture, and massage.
These techniques have been proven effective by centuries use. They are safer and cheaper than Western medicine, and also promote health improvements that extend beyond women's issues. In many cases they provide more than symptomatic relief.
Eastern health techniques and perspectives are a real alternative or supplement to Western medicine.
Herbs for Women's Health
Women's Precious Pills
for Menstrual Good Health
Women's Precious Pills
Also known as: Tang Kwei Pill, Dang Gui Pill, Eight Treasures, Ba Zhen Wan
TRADITIONAL USES
Used to benefit the body's nourishing flows, known as Blood (nourishment) and Qi (energy). When Blood and Qi are weak, the body goes hungry regardless of diet.
Dr. Shen's Woman's Precious Pill is used as a daily supplement to boost and maintain Blood and Qi. Though this pill is used by both men and women, it is most often used by women to supplement regular blood loss due to menstruation. Especially useful for women who eat little or no red meat.
Though this formula is traditionally recommended throughout pregnancy and nursing as well as in many cases of infertility, pregnant women should always consult a health practitioner before taking any medicine or supplement.
SOURCE
A powerful version of the classical formula known as Eight Treasures. It was first published in the Zheng Ti Lei Yao (Catalogued Essentials for Correcting the Body) by Dr. Bi Lai Zhai in the year 1529.
PRACTITIONER NOTES
The herb angelica sinensis, Dang Gui (tang kwei) should never be administered as a single herb. It is always combined with other herbs.The blend used in Dr. Shen's Woman's Precious Pill is the most widely used of these combinations. It brings out the best qualities of the dang gui while eliminating any unwanted effects.
Though this formula is used as a daily supplement to maintain good health, it is also used for symptoms related to deficiencies such as: fatigue, weakness, menstual irregularities, tired limbs, pallor, pale tongue, functional infertility, shortness of breath or palpitations, lightheadedness, reduced appetite.
Dr. Shen's Woman's Precious Pill, like most modern versions of this formula, uses Dang Shen (Codonopsis) instead of Ren Shen (Ginseng), making it cost effective, more tonifying to the Spleen, and helping the user to better assimilate the four Blood tonic herbs.
TRADITIONAL SERVING
Four to Six tablets are recommended daily for health maintenance. Relieving symptoms can require nine to twelve or more tablets daily. Ideally, these are taken in three doses, preferably on an empty stomach. Compliance, however, may improve when taken twice-a-day, half in the morning and half in the evening.
COURSE OF USE
The course of use is a minimum of one month and a maximum of eleven months per year.
The pills can also be taken together with Dr. Shen's Free and Easy Pills (also known as Shao Yao Wan) to help circulation and drainage while still strengthening the Blood.
SUGGESTION
Like most Chinese herbal tonics (strengtheners), discontinue during cold and flu.
INGREDIENTS
Dang Gui also known as Tang Kwei, Dong Guay, Angelica Sinensis Radix, Chinese Angelica Root
Strengthens Blood, Invigorates Blood, Harmonizes Blood, Regulates Menses
Major known constituents: butylidene phthalide, n-valerophenone-o-carboxylic acid, Vitamin B-12, carotene, beta-sitosterol
White Peony Root also known as Bai Shao , Peonia Lactiflora
Nourishes the Blood, Pacifies the Liver, Retains the Yin
Major known constituents:paeoniflorin, paeonol,paeonin, triterpenoids
Chinese Foxglove Root also known as Shu Di Huang , Rehmannia Glutinosa Radix
Tonifies the Blood, Tonifies the Heart, Liver & Kidneys
Major known constituents: B-sitosterol, mannitol, stigmasterol, camesterol, rehmannin
Szechuan Lovage Root also known as Chuan Xiong , Liguistici Wallichi
Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the Circulation of Qi(energy), Expels Wind
Major known constituents: alkaloids, phenols, lactones, ferulic acid
Poor Man's Ginseng also known as Dang Shen, Codonopsis Radix
Benefits the Qi(energy), Nourishes Fluids, Strengthens the Lungs and Digestive Organs
Major known constituents: Saponins, alkaloids, glucose, sucrose, inulin
Bai Zhu also known as Atractylodes Macrocephala rhizome Benefits the Qi(energy),
Tonifies the Spleen, Dries Dampness
Major known constituents: atractylol, atractylon, vitamin A
Fu Ling also known as China-root, Poria Cocos, Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, Hoelen Fungus:
Leeches out Dampness, Strengthens Digestion, Harmonizes the Middle Burner, Calms the Spirit, Improves the performance of other tonifying herbs
Major known constituents: B-pachyman, tumulosic acid, 3B-hydtoxylanosta-7, chitin, protein, lecithin
Chinese Licorice root baked with honey also known as Zhi Gan Cao, Glycyrrhiza Uranelsis radix:
Tonifies the Spleen, Benefits the Qi, Detoxifies Fire Poisons, Moderates and Harmonizes other herbs, Improves the performance of other tonifying herbs.
Major known constituents: glycyrrhizic acid, uralenic acid, loquiitigenin
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Herbs for Menopause
TWO IMMORTALS Also known as: Er Xiang Wan
200tablets (about a month's supply), 750mgs - $24.95
TRADITIONAL USES
Complaints associated with menopause such as fatigue, hot flushes, day or night sweats, insomnia, low libido, etc.
Replenishes Kidney Yang, Yin, and Blood, Clears Deficiency Heat
SOURCE
Shuguan Hospital, Shanghai College of Traditional Medicine, Mid-Twentieth Century origin. The name Two Immortals (Er Xian) comes from 2 of the chief herbs in the formula, Xian Mao (Curculigo) and Xian Ling Pi (Epemidi).
SERVING
Take as a daily supplement for periods of 1 month or more. Take two to four pills at a time, two or three times a day, or as prescribed.
SUGGESTIONS
Benefits are usually seen after 1 - 5 weeks. If symptoms persist, consult a licensed health care provider.
If your physician is unfamiliar with these herbs, licensed acupuncturists are often informed about Chinese herbs.
As with most Chinese herbal tonics, Dr. Shen's Two Immortals Pills should not be taken while ill with cold or flu. Tonics are thought to prolong such illnesses (by trapping the thief within the house). Wait until the cold or flu has passed before resuming course of treatment.
INGREDIENTS
Morinda Root also known as Bai Ji Tan or
Radix Morinda Officianalis
Tonifies the Kidneys, Fortifies the Yang, Strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Major Known ingredients: morindin, vitamin C
Licentious Goat Wort also known as Yin Yang Huo or Herba Epimedi
Stimulates Hormone Production, Tonifies the Yin, Fortifies the Yang, Expels Dampness
Major known ingredients: icariin, sterols, tanin, palmitic acid, benzene, linolenic acid, oleic acid, vitamin E
Golden Eye Grass also known as Xian Mao or Rhizoma Curculinginis Orchioidis
Tonifies the Kidneys, Expels Dampness
Major known ingredients: 5,7-dimethoxymyricetin, xylopyranosyl, glucopyranoside, tannin
Amur Cork Bark, known as Huang Bai or
Cortex Phellodendri
Drains Damp Heat, Quells Kidney Fire, Detoxifies Fire Poisons
Major known ingredients: berberine, jatorrhizine, magnoflorine, phellodendrine, candicine, palmatine, menisperine, obacunone, dictamnolide
Anemarrhena known as Zhi Mu or
Radix Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis
Quells Fire, Nurtures Yin, Moistens Dryness, Clears Deficiency Heat
Major known ingredients: timosaponin, sarsosapogenin, timobeose, markogenin, neogitogenin, asphonin, magniferin
Oyster Shell known as Mu Li or
Concha Ostreae
Calms the Spirit, Benefits the Yin, Restrains Rising Yang, Restrains Sweating
Major known ingredients: calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, magnesium, ferric oxide
Dang Gui known as Tang Kwei or
Radix Radix Angelica Sinensis
Tonifies the Blood, Invigorates and Harmonizes the Blood
Major known ingredients: butylidene phthalide, n-valerophenone-o-carboxylic acid, vitamin B12, carotene, beta-sitosterol
PRACTITIONER NOTES
Dr. Shen's Two Immortals is an enhanced version of a formula developed at the Shanghai College of Traditonal Medicine to treat menopausal hypertension. This version is enhanced with Oyster Shell, to restrain rising heat and astringe sweating. This, to better treat the hot flashes and sweats common to women in the West. The formula contains no estrogen or other hormones, and possibly achieves its effect by using tonics to help normalize hormone production.
Made with whole, premium grade, wildcrafted herbs. Each tablet is coated with natural food glaze for ease of swallowing. Dr. Shen's Two Immortals contain no drugs, dyes, endangered species, or unlisted ingredients.
COURSE OF USE
The course of treatment is a minimum of three weeks. As with many tonic formulas, don't take with cold or flu.
TWO IMMORTALS Also known as: Er Xiang Wan
200tablets (about a month's supply), 750mgs - $24.95
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Herbs for PMS
FREE & EASY PILL also known as xiao yao , xiaoyao, hsiao yao, or shao yao wan
200 tablets, 750mgs - $24.95
When you are under stress, Qi (energy) tightens in your chest. This protective reaction, which is common to us all, is triggered by by events in our life or events in our memory.
In the West, this is called feeling stressed. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it's called constraint of emotion, or Liver Qi Stagnation.
Emotional constraint holds back the nourishing flows of energies and fluids in our chest, head, arms, heart, liver, and stomach.
Constraint of Qi creates symptoms of depression, anxiety, irritability, headache, PMS, digestive problems, breast problems, chest pain, pain near the ribs, or other stress related complaints.
Dr. Shen's Free & Easy Pill reduces stress by helping to release this tension in the chest. Based on a 900 year old formula, It uses powerful natural substances to relieve Liver Qi Stagnation and chest constraint and to promote the free flow of Qi in the chest.
Other ways to release the chest include breathing and yogic techniques, massage, forcefull crying, and upper body excercise. Expressive use of the hands stimulates the channels and vessels that nourish the chest, so that activities as varied as gardening, giving massage, creative writing, playing ball, chest beating, or wringing hands can all offer a measure of relief.
INGREDIENTS
Hare's Ear Root - Bupleurum Rx: Chai Hu,
Relaxes Constrained Qi, Releases Exterior,
bupleurumol, adonitol, spinasterol, oleic acid
White Peony Root - Paeonia Rx- Bai Shao,
Pacifies the Liver, Nourishes Blood
paeoniflorin, paeonol,paeonin, triterpenoids
Tang Gui Root - Angelica Rx: Dang Gui,
Harmonizes the Blood, Tonifies Blood
butylidene phthalide, n-valerophenone,vitamin B12, carotene, B-sitosterol
Hoelin Fungus - Poria Cocos Sclerotum - Fu Ling,
Quiets the Heart, Calms the Spirit, Harmonizes the Middle, Strengthens Spleen
B-pachyman, tumulosic acid, 3B-hydtoxylanosta-7, chitin, protein, lecithin
White Atractylodis - Atractylodis Rx - Bai Zhu
Benefits the Qi, Stabilizes the Exterior, Strengthens the Spleen, Dries Dampness
atractylol, atractylon, vitamin A
Ginger - Zinzeberis Rx: Sheng Jiang,
Releases the Exterior, Disperses Cold, Adjusts the Nutritive and Protective
Qizingiberol, zingiberene, phellandrene, camphene, albizzine, cureumene, gingerol
Chinese Licorice Root - Glycyrrhizae Rx - Gan Cao
Harmonizes other Herbs, Clears Heat, Detoxifies Fire Poison, Benefits the Qi
glycyrrhizic acid, uralenic acid, loquiitigenin
Mint Leaf - Mentha Folium - Bo He
Frees Constrained Qi, Clears the Head and Eyes, DispersesWind Heat
menthol,camphene, limonene, pulegone
PRACTITIONER NOTES
Dr. Shen's Free & Easy Pill is also known as Rambling Powder. The formula was first published in the Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping era (1078-1085 AD).
This formula can also be used together with other herbs or formulae when stress or Liver heat is an aggrevating factor such as stress induced headache, eye problems, digestive ills, sinus complaints, menstrual or menopausal problems, or hypertension.
FREE & EASY PILL also known as xiao yao , xiaoyao, hsiao yao, or shao yao wan
200 tablets, 750mgs - $24.95
CHINESE BITTERS
A combination of Bupleurum (chai hu) and Gentian (qin jiao or long dan cao) are used to Drain Heat and Damp from the Liver. This combination is most relevant when severe Liver Qi Stagnation (emotional constraint) has led to the accumulation of heat and/or dampness indicated by cysts or tumors.
The Truth About Chinese Bitters
CHINESE BITTERS
Used to detoxify, cool, and dry the Liver and Gallbladder.
500 mg, 100 capsules $19.95
100 grams powdered granules $39.95
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INGREDIENTS:
Bupleurum root chai hu
Gentian root long dan cao
DOSAGE
2-3 capsules, 2-3 times a day
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DOSAGE
6-9 grams, 2-3 times a day
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