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Dr. Li recommands the following Chinese patent medicines selected from more than 300 ones  with her clinic experience. You can find corresponding Chinese patent medicines according to a disease or condition.

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Allergies Anxiety Arthritis Bronchitis
Common Cold Constipation Depression Diarrhea
Digestion, Poor Dizziness Fatigue Gastritis, Chronic
Hypertension Insomnia Menopause Organ Prolapse
Nightsweats PMS Sciatica Urination, Frequent

 

                                                            Allergies

  Bi Yan Pian
  Actions: Dries nasal passages, eliminates phlegm and mucus.
  Indications: Stuffy nose, foul nasal dischare, headache, dry throat and mouth caused by acute and chronic rhinitis, nasosinusitis and pharygnitis.
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  Yu Ping Feng San
  Actions: This formula treats a deficient, weak immune system which makes an individual vulnerable to a common cold, flu and allergies.
  Indications: Allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, and susceptibility to the common cold manifested as failure of superficial Qi to protect the body against diseases..
  Precaution: This formula is contraindicated in patients with night sweat due to interior heat caused by deficiency of Yin.
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                                                            Anxiety

  An Shen Bu Xin Dan
  Actions: Tranquilizing the mind and nourishing the heart.
  Indications: Anxiety, irritability, emotional upset, panic attacks, palpitations, insommnia, troubled sleep and dizziness.
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  Xiao Yao Wan
  Actions: From the point of view of Chinese medicine, distress, upset and anxiety occur due to concurrent blood deficiency and emotional constriction of liver which controls the free flow of blood.

The formula nourishes blood and helps to regulate the liver to promote the movement of Qi and blood in the body.

  Indications: Chronic gastritis, neurosis, irregular menstruation, destension in the chest and hypochondrium, symptoms of PMS including bloating, fatigue, headache, dizziness, blurry vision, dry mouth and throat...
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  Comments: This is one of the most popular Chinese herb formula in the United States. I have been receiving very positive responses from my patients after they toke this Chinese patent medicine.
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  Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan
  Actions: Almost as the same as Xiao Yao Wan.
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  Comments: Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan is an enhanced form of Xia Yao Wan, with adding Zhi Zi (gardenia fruit) and Mu Dan Pi (moutan peony root bark). These two additional herbs enhance the formula's ability to clear the internal heat which leads to irritability and anger.

I recommend that it is best suitful for those who experience short temper, anger, upset and anxiety because of PMS.

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                                                            Arthritis

  Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan
  Actions: This formula can strengthen the kidneys that control the lower part of the human body. Chinese medicine notes that as people become elder, kidney energy decreases. Therefore, this patent medicine is especially beneficial for the elderly or weak.
  Indications: Chronic arthritis, chronic lumbago, sciatica, chronic theumatic arthritis with liver and kidney deficiency.
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  Xiao Huo Luo Dan
  Actions: It removes pathogenic wind and dampness, activates energy flow in the the channels and collaterals to enhance mobility and sensation, and treats arthralgia- syndrome.
  Indications: Arthralgia due to wind, cold and dampness, sore extremities, numbness and spasm of the limbs.
  Precaution: This formula should never be taken by anyone who has heat signs such as fever, a rapid pulse, inflamed joints, etc. Pregnant women are not allowed to take it.
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                                                            Bronchitis

  Ban Xia Zhi Ke Fang
  Actions: This patent medicine relieves cough and reduces sputum.
  Indications: Acute bronchitis manifested as cough with abundant sputum.
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  Ju Hong Wan
  Actions: This formula can remove heat from the lumng, dissolve phlegm and arrest cough.
  Indications: Cough and profuse sputum,difficult to expectorate with chest distress.
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                                                            Common Cold

  Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San
  Actions: It is commonly used for stomach flu that is a summer cold with digestive difficulties. It is proven by clinic that this formula has better effects for regulating the gastrointestinal function, stopping vomiting and diarrhea...
  Indications: Summer cold, stomach flu and influenza.
  Precaution: It is advised that this herb medicine should not be taken by patients with excessive fire due to deficiency of Yin.
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                                                            Constipation

  Ma Zi Ren Wan
  Actions: This formula can moisten the intestine and soften the stool.
  Indications: Constipation due to intestinal dryness or habitual constipation.
  Precaution: It should not be taken for a long period of time. Women should not take it during pregnancy. It should be careful when the aged and the weak use this herb formula.
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                                                            Depression

  Xiao Yao Wan (Please click here to see description)
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  Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Please click here to see description)
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                                                            Diarrhea

  Bu Zhoug Yi Qi Wan
  Actions: This prescription replenishes central Qi of the body, strengthens digestion, elevates Yang to treat prolapses of the internal organs, stops chronic loose stools.
  Indications: Deficiency of the spleen and stomach, weakness of central (zhoug) Qi, chronic diarrhea, abdominal distention, poor appetite, proctoptosis and hysteroptosis.
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  Comments: From the point of view of Chinese medicine, when central (zhoug) Qi is weak, , the center of body can not be supported. Therefore, this weakness can manifest in chronic diarrhea because of the body's inability of digesting food properly.
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  Huang Lian Su Wan (acute)
  Actions: It is a natural antibiotic.It can kills the rod-shaped bacteria in contaminated food and water.
  Indications: acute watery stool or brief bloody diarrhea which result from eating contaminated food.
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                                                            Digestion, Poor

  Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan
  Actions: Supplements Qi, treats spleen deficiency (weak digestion) and regulates the stomach.
  Indications: Deficiency of the spleen and stomach with associated dampness and cold and stagnation of Qi, that cause the following symptoms: indigestion, anorexia, eructation, loose stool, abdominal distension and fullness. It can also be used for peptic ulcer, disorder of stomach function and chronic gastritis.
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                                                            Dizziness

  Ba Zhen Wan
  Actions: It is very good for deficiency of Qi and blood. It is used for improving digestion, nourishing blood and regulating menstrual cycle.
  Indications: Pallid and pale complexion, fatigue, light headedness and /or vertigo, low appetite, shortness of breath, palpitation with anxiety.
  Precaution: This Chinese patent medicine is one of the most popular patent medicines in China women who are blood deficient. It is very important for women to promote the production of blood because of their blood loss during menstruation.
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                                                            Fatigue

  Bu Zhoug Yi Qi Wan
  Actions: This prescription replenishes central Qi of the body, strengthens digestion, elevates Yang to treat prolapses of the internal organs, stops chronic loose stools.
  Indications: Deficiency of the spleen and stomach, weakness of central (zhoug) Qi, chronic diarrhea, abdominal distention, poor appetite, proctoptosis and hysteroptosis.
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  Comments: From the point of view of Chinese medicine, when central (zhoug) Qi is weak, , the center of body can not be supported. Therefore, this weakness can manifest in chronic diarrhea because of the body's inability of digesting food properly.
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  Ba Zhen Wan
  Actions: It is very good for deficiency of Qi and blood. It is used for improving digestion, nourishing blood and regulating menstrual cycle.
  Indications: Pallid and pale complexion, fatigue, light headedness and /or vertigo, low appetite, shortness of breath, palpitation with anxiety.
  Precaution: This Chinese patent medicine is one of the most popular patent medicines in China women who are blood deficient. It is very important for women to promote the production of blood because of their blood loss during menstruation.
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                                                            Gastritis, Chronic

  Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan
  Actions: This formula regulates Qi and relieves stagnation in the chest, enhances the stomach and improves digestion.
  Indications: Stagnation Qi in the chest and stomach with symptoms of an oppressed feeling in the chest, fullness of abdomen, dyspepsis, poor appetite.
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  Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan ( Click here to see the description)
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  Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan
  Actions: It strenghthens the stomach, supplements Qi, improves digestion, stops vomiting and drains dampness.
  Indications: Poor appetite, fullness in the stomach, acid regurgitation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating and discomfort after eating.
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                                                            Hypertension

  Tian Ma Gou Teng Wan
  Actions: It can lower high blood pressure, tranquilize the mind, relieve headach and spasm.
  Indications: Hypertension, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, tinnitus, rapid pulse, insomnia, red tongue, etc.
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  comments: It has been proven by research that many of herbs in this formula can lower blood pressure.
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  Jiang Ya Ping
  Actions: Relieves hypertension.
  Indications: Hypertension and dizziness.
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                                                            Insomnia

  Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
  Actions: Nourishes the heart, calms the spirit and tonifies the kidney. In Chinese medicine, it is thought that if the heart is not properly nourished by the blood, insomnia, trouble sleeping and palpitations will appear.
  Indications: dream-disturbed sleep, palpitations, forgetfulness.
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  Bu Xue Ning Shen Pian
  Actions: It nourishes Yin, tonifies the kidney, enriches the blood and tranquilizes mind.
  Indications: trouble sleeping, forgetfulness, more dreams during sleep, frequent urine.
  Precaution: It should not be taken if patients got the common cold.
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                                                            Menopause

  Da Bu Yin Wan
  Actions: This formula treats Liver and kidney Yin deficiency, but also clears heat.
  Indications: Afternoon tidal fever, spontaneous emissions, night sweats, a sensational heat and pain in the knees and legs along with weakness, a rapid pulse.
  Precaution: Use with caution for patients with poor appetite and loose stools.
  Comments: Extreme liver and kidney Yin deficiency is common for women during menopause. Therefore, the Yin fluids of the kidney is insufficient and can not cool the heat of the liver and other organs.
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                                                            Organ Prolapse

  Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
  Actions: This prescription replenishes Qi, raises sunken Yang to lifts prolapsed organs and strengthen digestion.
  Indications: Prolapse of the rectum or uterus, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysenteric disorders, bleeding disorders and incontinence.
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  Comments: This is one of the most popular formula for treating deficiency of the spleen and stomach Qi (middle Qi) which leads to sunken Yang. In Chinese medicine, middle Qi is responsible for restraining and hold things such as rectum or uterus in place. Therefore, the deficiency of middle Qi may cause organ prolapse.
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                                                            Nightsweats

  Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
  Actions: This formula nourishes the kidney Yin deficiency.
  Indications: Nightsweats, dry mouth and tongue, menopause.
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  Comments: This is a very popular and effective formula for menopausal women. In Chinese diagnosis, when Yin is not sufficient, the complimentary Yang (heat) rises and causes nightsweats and hot flashes.
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                                                            PMS

  Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan (Please click here to see the description)
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  Comments: This is one of the most popular Chinese herb formula in the United States. I have been receiving very positive responses from my patients who suffered from PMS after they toke this Chinese patent medicine.
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                                                            Sciatica

  Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan
  Actions: It expels wind-dampness, disperses painful obstruction and tonifies the deficiency of the liver and kidney.
  Indications: low back pain, sciatica, chronic arthritis, ruptured discs and knee problems.
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