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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Menopausal Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
This formula provides herbal support for the thermal regulation side of menopause. In particular it addresses hot flashes (hot flushes) and night sweats. By comparison, Menopause Formula #1 more effectively targets the emotional aspects of menopause such as irritability, depression, insomnia etc...
The ingredients are all extract powders from China. Bottle includes 200 capsules (500 mg. each) which is enough to treat symptoms for two weeks to one month for most individuals. Heavier women (say, over 170 pounds) may need a higher dosage. Women under 120 pounds may take less.
Chinese herbal medicine for irritability and insomnia associated with menopause. Herbs arrive in capsules. Formula is based on traditional functions of herbs according to Chinese medical theory as well as modern medical research. These formulas were created by a UCLA/Caltech professor/MD in conjunction with Chinese trained doctor of Oriental medicine. Between the two, they created some enormously effective herb formulas that make use of the best of both worlds.
Because of the Chai Hu in this formula, it is not recommended for those taking Interferon therapy for Hepatitis. Contains no salt, sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, corn, mild, or preservatives. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
INGREDIENTS
Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae) 9 g
Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehammiae Glutinosae) 9 g
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) 6 g
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis) 6 g
Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii Radicis) 6 g
Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) 22 g
Long Gu (Os Draconis) 22 g
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis) 9 g
Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae Vulgaris) 6 g
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 4 g
- Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae)
- Natural distribution:
- Henan, Liaoning, Shandong, Zhejiang
- Parts used:
- Root
- Nature:
- Sweet, bitter and cold
- Affinity:
- Heart, kidney and liver
- Effects:
- Cool the blood, reduce heart; nourish fluids; cool rise of heart-fire
- Indications:
- presence of heat causing fever and thirst; heat signs; irritability; insomnia, flushed face
- Remarks:
- Chinese apothecaries use the herb in the treatment of dermatitis, diabetes mellitus, rheumatis and acute tonsillitis. Studies have shown that the root lowers blood sugar, producing a hypoglycemic effect, and increases the activity of hepatic glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase. Immune effects have been noted, with positive immunomodulation of T lymphocyte proliferation and IL-2 production; inhibition of natural killer (NK) cell activity. The polysaccharide component of this herb stimulates bone marrow hemopoietic cells. In addition, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities have been reported.
- Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehammiae Glutinosae)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China
- Parts used:
- Stems
- Nature:
- Sweet; slightly warm
- Affinity:
- Heart, liver, kidneys
- Effects:
- Tonic to blood; nourishes yin; hemostatic
- Indications:
- Blood deficiency: dizziness, heart palpitations, insomnia, dysmenorrhea; menorrhagia; kidney-yin deficiency: nocturnal sweats
- Remarks:
- Chinese apothecaries use the herb in the treatment of dermatitis, diabetes mellitus, rheumatitis and acute tonsillitis. Studies have shown that the root lowers blood sugar, producing a hypoglycemic effect, and increases the activity of hepatic glucokinase and glucose-6-phosphatase dehydrogenase. Immune effects have been noted, with positive immunomodulation of T lymphocyte proliferation and IL-2 production; inhibition of natural killer (NK) cell activity. The polysaccharide component of this herb stimulates bone marrow hemopoietic cells. In addition, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities have been reported.
- Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae lactiflorae)
- Natural distribution:
- Zhejiang, Anhui, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shandong
- Parts used:
- Root
- Nature:
- Bitter, sour, cool
- Affinity:
- Liver and spleen
- Effects:
- Nourish blood; pacify liver; retain yin; calm liver yang and alleviate pain
- Indications:
- blood deficiency with menstrual dysfunction; uterine bleeding; flank, chest and abdominal pain; spasms and cramping in abdomen; headache and dizziness; spontaneous sweating
- Remarks:
- This herb has been found to increase leukocyte count, including lymphocyte number. Studies have shown peripheral vasodilation effects as well as sedative, analgesic, antipyretic and antispasmodic effects.
- Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China
- Parts used:
- Skin of the roots
- Nature:
- Pungent and bitter; slightly cold
- Affinity:
- Heart, liver, kidneys
- Effects:
- Antipyretic; “cools” the blood; promotes circulation; anticoagulant; emmenagogue; antiseptic; diuretic
- Indications:
- All symptoms of heat excess; blood in sputum and urine, nosebleeds, irritability, and others; yin-deficiency due to heat excess damage; amenorrhoea; infections in intestinal tract
- Di Gu Pi (Cortex Lycii Radicis)
- Natural distribution:
- China, Japan
- Parts used:
- Skin of the roots
- Nature:
- Sweet and plain; cold
- Affinity:
- Lungs, kidneys
- Effects:
- Antipyretic; refrigerant; antitussive
- Indications:
- Ailments of heat excess in lung; asthma, coughs; body heat, fevers due to yin deficiency
- Remarks:
- Observed to lower blood sugar, with peak action at 7 to 8 hours after oral administration. Reported to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol. The herb has antibacterial and antihypersensitivity actions as well as antipyretic properties. Immune enhancing effects have been found in the polysaccharide component of this herb.
- Mu Li (Concha Ostreae)
- Natural distribution:
- World-wide
- Parts used:
- Crushed or powdered shells
- Nature:
- Salty and sour; slightly cold
- Affinity:
- Liver, gall-bladder, kidneys
- Effects:
- Sedative; calms excess liver-yang; astringent; softens hard tumors
- Indications:
- Hypertension; heart palpitations; insomnia; ascending excess liver-yang; dizziness, headache, blurry vision; severe fright; spasms; diarrhea; cold-sweats; swollen lymph glands; vomiting bile
- Remarks:
- Contains 75% calcium carbonate; promotes bone growth
- Long Gu (Os Draconis)
- Natural distribution:
- World-wide
- Parts used:
- Crushed fossilized bones
- Nature:
- Sweet and sour; neutral
- Affinity:
- Heart, liver, kidneys
- Effects:
- Sedative; calms excess liver-yang; astringent
- Indications:
- Hypertension; insomnia; shock; fright; hysteria; dizziness; diarrhea
- Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China, Manchuria, Siberia
- Parts used:
- Roots
- Nature:
- Bitter; cold
- Affinity:
- Heart, lungs, gallbladder, large intestine, small intestine
- Effects:
- Antipyretic; antidote; refrigerant; drying; sedative to restless fetus
- Indications:
- Ailment of “full” and “hot” excess; oppression in chest, thirst with no desire for water, dysentery and diarrhea, jaundice, body heat, irritability, blood in stool and sputum, nosebleeds
- Remarks:
- A number of substances have been isolated from the root. The components are reported to have a wide range of antibacterial activity and mild antiviral properties. A primary component, baicalein, has antipyretic properties. Biacalin (a glycoside) is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. Both components have free radical scavenging activity, are able to inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation and lipoxygenase activity. Other properties incluse diuretic, sedative, antihypertensive and antihypersensitivity effects.
- Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae Vulgaris)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China, northern Europe, North America
- Parts used:
- Flowers and kernels
- Nature:
- Pungent and bitter; cold
- Affinity:
- Liver, gallbladder
- Effects:
- Antipyritic; refrigerant to liver; diuretic; reduces swelling of lymph glands
- Indications:
- Jaundice: sore and swollen eyes; over-sensitivity to light; headache and dizziness; gout; scrofula; high blood pressure
- Remarks:
- Reported cardiotonic and diuretic effects.
- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
- Natural distribution:
- Northern China, northern Europe
- Parts used:
- Root
- Nature:
- Bitter; neutral
- Affinity:
- Pericardium, liver, triple-burner, gallbladder
- Effects:
- Antipyretic; sedative to liver
- Indications:
- Intermittant fevers and chills; chills/fever accompanied by a bitter taste in the mouth; flank pain; irritability; abdominal bloating, nausea and indigestion
- Remarks:
- The root contains bupleurumol and the saponins: saikoside Ia, Ib, and II. The herb has a marked antipyretic effect, exhibiting an inhibitiory effect on the body’s temperature. It has been used as an antibacterial agent, in addition to treatment of acute pancreatitis, gastritis, acute and cholecystitis. It has sedative, analgesic and antitussive actions. It has also been used as an antibacterial and antimalarial agent. In tests of anti-inflammatory actions, radix bupleuri was found to block the increase in capillary permeability induced by histamine and serotonin. Specific factors within the root have been found to stimulate croticotropin-releasing factor from the hypothalamus, ACTH secretion and proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene expression in the anterior pituitary gland. Other components (saikosaponin D) have been found to extert an immunoregulatory effect on thymocytes and on interleukin-2 (IL-2) and IL-4 production. Note: Because of the Chai Hu in this formula, it is not recommended for those taking Interferon therapy for Hepatitis.
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