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Reflux and Dyspepsia Formula
 
INDICATIONS
Non-ulcer dyspepsia, reflux oesophagitis.
 
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Reflux with burning sensation (‘heartburn’), Epigastric distending pain, Symptoms aggravated by eating and bending forwards, Nausea, Loss of appetite, Red or red tipped tongue with a greasy coat that may also be yellow.
 
ACTIONS
Regulates the Qi and harmonises the middle Jiao (Spleen & Stomach), redirects the Stomach Qi downward, clears Stomach Heat, clears Damp-Heat.
 
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
3 - 4 capsules, 2 - 3 times daily, In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1-2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50%. Course of treatment: 1 - 3 months, Safe to use long term.
 
CONTRAINDICATIONS & INTERACTIONS
Avoid acidic, spicy or fatty foods, alcoholic drinks, overeating, fried foods. Caution in patients on antithyroid drugs.
 
FORMULATION
Ingredient
1 capsule
Taraxacum mongolicum ext. (Pu Gong Ying)
ext. equiv. dry (herb)
55.97 mg
337.5 mg
Phyllostachys nigra ext. (Shu Ru)
ext. equiv. dry (stem wood)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Citrus aurantium ext. (Zhi Ke)
ext. equiv. dry (fruit)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Bupleurum falcatum ext. (Chai Hu)
ext. equiv. dry (root)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Citrus medica ext. (Fo Shou)
ext. equiv. dry (fruit)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Paeonia lactiflora ext. (Bai Shao)
ext. equiv. dry (root)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Ziziphus jujuba ext. (Hong Zao)
ext. equiv. dry (fruit)
33.58 mg
202.5 mg
Citrus reticulata ext. (Chen Pi)
ext. equiv. dry (fruit peel)
18.66 mg
112.5 mg
Tetradium ruticarpum ext. (Wu Zhu Yu)
ext. equiv. dry (fruit)
11.19 mg
67.5 mg
Coptis chinensis ext. (Huang Lian)
ext. equiv. dry (rhizome)
11.19 mg
67.5 mg