Stephania and Astragalus Teapills

Plum Flower Stephania and Astragalus Teapills

Plum Flower Stephania and Astragalus Teapills can help to Tonify the Qi, Strengthen the Spleen, Expel Wind-Damp, Promote Urination, Reduce Edema, and Alleviate Pain.

Indications:

Wind edema from wind-damp invasion of the superficial tissues in patients with Wei Qi deficiency. Presenting with superficial edema anywhere in the body, edema that may come and go, difficult or scanty urination, sweating, aversion to wind, chills, frequent colds and flu, heavy sensation in the body, fatigue. May be accompanied by pale complexion, shortness of breath, palpitations, poor appetite, loose stools. Also indicated for wind damp Bi-pain presenting with joint pain and numbness in the lower body, especially the knees, with heaviness, stiffness and swelling of the limbs. Tongue: pale swollen with a white coat Pulse: floating, soggy.**

Biomedical Applications:

Edema due to climatic influences, nephritic edema, nephritis, acute glomerulonephritis, dysuria, cardiac edema, congestive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, lymphedema following mastectomy, edema of pregnancy, arthritis.*

Standard Dosage:

8 pills, 3 x day.

Clinical Dosage:

Administer Plum Flower Stephania and Astragalus Teapills half an hour before or one hour after eating. In acute or severe disorders, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills every 2-4 hours, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the treatment takes effect. May be used short-term for few days to a few weeks. Once the acute symptoms are resolved, this formula should be discontinued, or combined with an appropriate constitutional formula.**

Ingredients:

Astragalus membranaceus root, Stephania tetrandra root, Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, Ziziphus jujuba fruit, Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root. – Huang qi, Fang ji, Bai zhu, Da zao, Sheng jiang, Gan cao.

Cautions & Contraindications:

Contraindicated for edema due to excess without Qi deficiency. Use with caution in hypertension as Huang qi/astragalus may raise blood pressure in some cases.**

About Plum Flower:

Plum Flower products were created by Mayway to ensure that high-quality, safe and effective products would be available in America and Europe. Our wide range of products include species-authenticated herbs, high quality extracts and classical formulations, as well as modern, innovative Chinese medicinal products. We apply advanced quality standards to our products while maintaining the essence and wisdom of our ancient herbal traditions.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.