{"title":"Blood Sugar \u0026 Metabolic Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eTCM herbal formulas for blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, obesity, and metabolic syndrome — rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and supported by modern pharmacological research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional Chinese Medicine addresses metabolic imbalance through Spleen Qi deficiency, Phlegm-Damp accumulation, and Yin deficiency with heat — patterns that closely mirror the mechanisms of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. These formulas support healthy glucose metabolism, appetite regulation, and metabolic vitality at the root level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConditions Supported\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 2 diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulin resistance and pre-diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObesity and appetite dysregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh cholesterol and triglycerides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatty liver disease (NAFLD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiabetic complications: neuropathy, nephropathy, and vascular damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpleen qi deficiency with phlegm-damp accumulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuang Qi (Astragalus)\u003c\/strong\u003e — improves insulin sensitivity; reduces blood glucose; protects against diabetic nephropathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGe Gen (Kudzu Root)\u003c\/strong\u003e — lowers blood glucose; reduces insulin resistance; improves peripheral circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCang Zhu (Atractylodes)\u003c\/strong\u003e — dries dampness; strengthens Spleen; clinically lowers blood sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBan Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)\u003c\/strong\u003e — resolves phlegm-damp; harmonizes Stomach; addresses obesity and metabolic stagnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShan Zha (Hawthorn Berry)\u003c\/strong\u003e — lowers cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces food stagnation; improves fat metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tcm-insights\/tcm-diabetes-metabolic-syndrome-blood-sugar-naturally\"\u003eguide to TCM for Diabetes and Metabolic Health\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTCM Clinical Reference Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-finder\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eTCM Herb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test Index\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herbalite-weight-loss-obesity-appetite-suppression-metabolism-tcm","title":"Herbalite – TCM Herbal Formula for Weight Loss, Obesity, Appetite Suppression \u0026 Metabolism Support","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHerbalite™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for weight loss and obesity — suppresses appetite; speeds up body metabolism; increases energy; mild diuretic; clears Stomach heat; cleanses the bowels; detoxifies residual toxins; lowers blood glucose and cholesterol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Contains Cha Ye (Folium Camelliae \/ green tea) — a small amount of caffeine is present as a natural ingredient. Contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei): do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain — Da Huang may worsen these conditions. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Discontinue once the desired effect is achieved.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eObesity\u003c\/b\u003e with excess appetite and constant craving for food (Stomach heat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eObesity\u003c\/b\u003e with elevated glucose and cholesterol levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Obesity is excess body fat and body weight caused by a combination of genetic predisposition and chronic imbalance of energy intake (diet) and expenditure (exercise). Complications include cardiovascular disorders, diabetes mellitus, fatty liver and cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, psychological disorders, and premature death. Treatment options include dietary modifications, lifestyle changes (exercise), and, if necessary, use of herbs and\/or drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Obesity is characterized by Stomach heat, dampness, and phlegm stagnation — often with Spleen qi deficiency and Liver qi stagnation. Treatment focuses on clearing Stomach heat, purging yangming, harmonizing shaoyang, dissolving dampness and phlegm, and suppressing appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbalite is designed for gradual, safe weight loss — individuals lose an average of one pound per week. Do not attempt rapid weight loss, which is hazardous and more likely to lead to rebound weight gain. It is extremely important to change dietary and exercise habits to sustain results. This formula is used mainly to reduce appetite in patients with Stomach heat — if the overweight issue is due to hormonal imbalance or thyroid dysfunction, a different formula should be used instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChai Hu\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Bupleuri \/ Bupleurum): principal herb — harmonizes the \u003ci\u003eshaoyang\u003c\/i\u003e; clears heat from the Gallbladder (\u003ci\u003eshaoyang\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae \/ Scutellaria \/ Skullcap): harmonizes the \u003ci\u003eshaoyang\u003c\/i\u003e; clears Gallbladder heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei \/ Rhubarb Root): purges heat from the Stomach (\u003ci\u003eyangming\u003c\/i\u003e); activates qi circulation; dispels hardened stools; laxative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Shi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus \/ Immature Bitter Orange): purges heat from the Stomach (\u003ci\u003eyangming\u003c\/i\u003e); activates qi circulation; dispels hardened stools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba \/ White Peony \/ Paeoniflorin): relieves abdominal pain due to constipation; harmonizes qi and blood; relieves depression and fidgeting; antihyperglycemic — insulin independent (plasma insulin unchanged); lowers total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHe Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Nelumbinis \/ Lotus Leaf \/ Nelumbo Nucifera): dissolves and eliminates dampness; reduces body weight and lipid accumulation; inhibits FAS and lipid-regulated enzymes; impairs digestion of lipids and carbohydrates; accelerates lipid metabolism; up-regulates energy expenditure; enhances insulin secretion (hyperglycemia control); potent antioxidant; treats hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and fatty liver — efficacy similar to silymarin and simvastatin (Zocor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCha Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Camelliae \/ Green Tea \/ Camellia Sinensis): increases basal body metabolism; burns excess fat; inhibits COMT, acetyl-CoA carboxylase, and FAS; impedes fat absorption via the gut; lowers fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, and insulin; lowers LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors (BP↓, LDL↓, serum amyloid-α↓, malondialdehyde↓); antioxidant; prevents obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJi Xue Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Centellae \/ Gotu Kola \/ Centella Asiatica): increases basal body metabolism; burns excess fat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Astragali \/ Astragalus): adaptogenic — enhances overall well-being; hypoglycemic — lowers plasma glucose, alleviates insulin resistance; antiobesity; hypolipidemic; increases basal metabolic rate and cAMP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCi Wu Jia\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma seu Caulis Acanthopanacis Senticosi \/ Eleuthero \/ Siberian Ginseng): adaptogenic — increases energy, protects against toxins and free radicals, treats atherosclerosis; hypoglycemic — stimulates pancreatic cells, augments insulin release; reduces plasma glucose; increases human physical working capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZao Jiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Gleditsiae \/ Gleditsia \/ Honeylocust): dries dampness; breaks down fat; dissipates phlegm stagnation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae \/ Jujube \/ Red Date): harmonizes the formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens \/ Fresh Ginger): harmonizes the formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAppetite suppression \/ metabolism boost\u003c\/b\u003e — Cha Ye (COMT↓, FAS↓, fat absorption↓, metabolism↑); He Ye (lipid metabolism↑, energy expenditure↑, FAS↓); Ji Xue Cao (basal metabolism↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHypoglycemic\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Shao (antihyperglycemic, insulin independent); Huang Qi (plasma glucose↓, insulin resistance↓); Ci Wu Jia (pancreatic stimulation, insulin release↑); He Ye (insulin secretion↑, catechin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHypolipidemic \/ antiobesity\u003c\/b\u003e — Cha Ye (LDL↓, triglycerides↓, total cholesterol↓); Bai Shao (total cholesterol↓, LDL↓, triglycerides↓); He Ye (hyperlipidemia↓, hypercholesterolemia↓, fatty liver↓); Huang Qi (antiobesity, hypolipidemic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eLaxative \/ bowel cleanse\u003c\/b\u003e — Da Huang + Zhi Shi (Stomach heat purge, hardened stools↓, qi circulation↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDiuretic\u003c\/b\u003e — He Ye (dampness elimination, water accumulation↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAdaptogenic \/ energy\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi + Ci Wu Jia (well-being↑, energy↑, physical working capacity↑, metabolic rate↑)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntioxidant \/ cardiovascular\u003c\/b\u003e — Cha Ye (BP↓, LDL↓, serum amyloid-α↓, malondialdehyde↓); He Ye (oxidative stress↓, diabetic complications↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes \u003ci\u003eshaoyang\u003c\/i\u003e; clears Gallbladder heat (Chai Hu, Huang Qin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Purges Stomach (\u003ci\u003eyangming\u003c\/i\u003e) heat; cleanses bowels; dispels hardened stools (Da Huang, Zhi Shi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dissolves and eliminates dampness (He Ye, Zao Jiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dissipates phlegm stagnation; breaks down fat (Zao Jiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes qi and blood; relieves pain and depression (Bai Shao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies qi; enhances well-being; adaptogenic (Huang Qi, Ci Wu Jia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes formula (Da Zao, Sheng Jiang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals, with a large glass of water. Avoid eating any food or snacks after dinner and for the last 3–4 hours before bedtime. Discontinue once the desired effect is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e High cholesterol — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-high-cholesterol-triglycerides-dyslipidemia-tcm\"\u003eCholisma\u003c\/a\u003e. High cholesterol and fatty liver — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-es-high-cholesterol-fatty-liver-obesity-tcm\"\u003eCholisma (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e. Edema and water accumulation — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-drx-diuretic-edema-water-retention-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DRX\u003c\/a\u003e. Constipation — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-excess-acute-severe-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Excess)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-deficient-chronic-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Deficient)\u003c\/a\u003e. Hypertension — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Diabetes — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/equilibrium-diabetes-mellitus-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-tcm\"\u003eEquilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e. Boost energy and awareness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vibrant-fatigue-low-energy-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mental-physical-performance-tcm\"\u003eVibrant\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess fire — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess damp and phlegm — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Periodic intestinal detox — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-dtx-bowel-cleanse-constipation-intestinal-detox-tcm\"\u003eGI DTX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Include more complex carbohydrates: tofu, potatoes, sesame seeds, beans, brown rice, and whole grains. Consume large quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily. Drink tea (especially pu-er, green, oolong, and black tea) to flush oils from the intestines. Decrease red meat, fatty foods, processed or fried foods, and sugary foods (soda, pastries, pies, doughnuts, candy). Eat small, frequent meals; eat slowly and chew thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e Substitute quinoa for all other grains except amaranth. Eat sweet rice cake (mochi) — a small amount is very filling. Eat spelt and oat bran cereals and eliminate all refined starch from the diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular exercise is essential — it stimulates the glands, improves energy levels, normalizes metabolic functions, reduces fat, and burns calories. In the shower, use a luffa to massage the body in circular motion from the toes to the heart, then the fingers to the heart — follow the channels and spend extra time on areas with the most fat deposits to enhance circulation and break up stagnation. After the shower, soak in a tub warmer than 42°C (108°F) to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase metabolism — do not soak until dizzy. Rinse with cold water for at least 20–30 seconds to tighten muscle tone. Note: individuals with \u003ci\u003ewei\u003c\/i\u003e (defensive) qi deficiency or frequent colds should gradually lower water temperature rather than switching abruptly from hot to cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e48-year-old female (J.U.):\u003c\/b\u003e Weight gain, strong appetite, low energy; no thyroid or other imbalances; dampness. Herbalite for over a year. Result: considerable weight loss, decreased appetite, improved energy, increased activity level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e59-year-old female (M.L.):\u003c\/b\u003e Post-menopausal obesity, cravings for sweets, difficulty controlling diet; 219 lbs, 5'0\"; deep thready pulse, swollen pale tongue; Spleen qi deficiency with Kidney yin deficiency. Herbalite 4 capsules 2x\/day. Result: lost 5 lbs week 1, 8 lbs week 3; continued improving diet and exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e52-year-old female (J.P.):\u003c\/b\u003e Obesity, desire to lose weight; 210 lbs, BP 136\/80; slippery deep pulse, swollen pale scalloped tongue; dampness and phlegm. Herbalite 4 capsules 2x\/day. Result after 2 weeks: lost 2 lbs, decreased appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e53-year-old female business owner:\u003c\/b\u003e Low energy, muscle pain, low back pain, 45 lbs overweight; slow pulse, pale swollen tongue with thin white coat; Kidney yang deficiency, qi deficiency, Liver yang excess (suspected hypothyroidism). Herbalite + acupuncture + diet modification. Result: lost 43 lbs in 4 months; energy dramatically increased; low back pain resolved; more energetic, radiant, and positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e58-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Voracious appetite, stress, inability to lose weight; overconsumption of caffeine and sweets; poor digestion, sluggish metabolism; Liver qi stagnation, Spleen qi deficiency, Kidney yin deficiency. Herbalite. Result: lost 7 lbs in first 2 weeks; excessive appetite tapered considerably especially at night; reduced sweet cravings; broke detrimental stress-driven eating cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e30-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Wanted to lose 10 lbs in one month; 5'1\", 125 lbs. Herbalite 4 capsules 3x\/day + diet control + moderate exercise. Result: lost 6 lbs after 2 weeks, 11 lbs after 4 weeks; maintained weight loss at 3-month follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e34-year-old female teacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Long history of weight gain, low energy, depression; damp and phlegm stagnation; puffy tongue with thick coating, rolling pulse. Herbalite. Result: lost 10 lbs in 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e32-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Gained 20 lbs in one year; damp and phlegm stagnation; pale tongue with teeth marks, rolling pulse, low energy, slow metabolism. Herbalite. Result: weight loss appeared after 2 weeks; lost 40 lbs over 6 months; increased energy; felt better about herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e49-year-old perimenopausal female:\u003c\/b\u003e Cold extremities, easily fatigued, weight gain; yang deficiency. Herbalite + dietary modifications + yoga. Result after just over 1 week: lost 5 lbs; more energized; reduced appetite; warm sensations in extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e33-year-old female (D.K.):\u003c\/b\u003e Post-pregnancy weight gain (2 children), large portions, sweet cravings, irritability, exhaustion, constipation; BP 110\/90, HR 66–68 bpm; dampness in Spleen with Liver qi stagnation. Herbalite 4 capsules 3x\/day (first 4 bottles without Da Huang due to nursing). Result: lost 5 lbs; appetite regulated — satisfied with smaller portions; reduced sugar consumption; increased fiber intake; constipation relieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e61-year-old male (P.Z.):\u003c\/b\u003e Obesity (288 lbs), lifelong overeating, hypertension, high cholesterol and triglycerides; BP 140\/88, HR 84 bpm; damp accumulation. Herbalite 4 capsules 3x\/day + acupuncture. Result: lost 66 lbs in approximately 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-high-cholesterol-triglycerides-dyslipidemia-tcm\"\u003eCholisma\u003c\/a\u003e – for high cholesterol | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-es-high-cholesterol-fatty-liver-obesity-tcm\"\u003eCholisma (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e – for high cholesterol and fatty liver | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-drx-diuretic-edema-water-retention-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DRX\u003c\/a\u003e – for edema and water accumulation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/equilibrium-diabetes-mellitus-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-tcm\"\u003eEquilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e – for diabetes and blood glucose regulation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentle-lax-excess-acute-severe-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGentle Lax (Excess)\u003c\/a\u003e – for constipation with excess | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for hypertension | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess fire | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm\"\u003ePinellia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess damp and phlegm | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-dtx-bowel-cleanse-constipation-intestinal-detox-tcm\"\u003eGI DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for intestinal detox | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vibrant-fatigue-low-energy-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mental-physical-performance-tcm\"\u003eVibrant\u003c\/a\u003e – for energy boost | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blood-sugar-metabolic-health\"\u003eBlood Sugar \u0026amp; Metabolic Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53323064475759,"sku":null,"price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/Herbalite.jpg?v=1782155341"},{"product_id":"equilibrium-diabetes-mellitus-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-tcm","title":"Equilibrium – TCM Herbal Formula for Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Sugar Control, Insulin Resistance \u0026 Diabetic Complications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEquilibrium™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for diabetes mellitus — antihyperglycemic; reduces insulin resistance; neuroprotective; nephroprotective; improves blood circulation; treats the cause and complications of diabetes including neurological, renal, and microvascular disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Do not stop drug treatment abruptly — there is a risk of hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. Herbal and drug treatments should overlap for 1–2 weeks before tapering off drug treatment. Equilibrium may reduce the dosage and frequency of insulin injections needed but can never replace insulin, especially in type I diabetes — always treat type I with insulin or insulin + herbs, and continue testing blood glucose regularly. Contains Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae), which invigorates blood circulation — patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies such as Coumadin (warfarin) should use with caution or not at all due to higher risk of bleeding and bruising.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDiabetes mellitus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHigh blood glucose levels\u003c\/b\u003e and\/or \u003cb\u003ehigh urine ketone levels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003ePolyuria\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epolydipsia\u003c\/b\u003e, and\/or \u003cb\u003epolyphagia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Diabetes mellitus is defined as a rise in blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin secretion and peripheral insulin resistance. Patients with chronic diabetes mellitus are frequently plagued by complications including visual disturbances, prolonged delay in wound healing, frequent recurrence of infections, and impotence. Treatment must focus on treating both the cause and the complications simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Diabetes mellitus is classified as upper, middle, or lower \u003ci\u003exiao ke\u003c\/i\u003e (wasting and thirsting) syndrome. Upper \u003ci\u003exiao ke\u003c\/i\u003e: Lung heat drying up moisture → polydipsia. Middle \u003ci\u003exiao ke\u003c\/i\u003e: Stomach heat damaging fluid → polyphagia. Lower \u003ci\u003exiao ke\u003c\/i\u003e: Kidney deficiency → polyuria. Patients with high blood glucose also commonly show signs of damp accumulation and Spleen deficiency. Overall: yin deficiency with damp and heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e For type II diabetes, Equilibrium in combination with diet and exercise provides excellent clinical results — most patients experience satisfactory results within 3–4 weeks, including significant reduction in blood glucose levels and less fluctuation throughout the day. Equilibrium was developed by Professor Xiao-Ping Zhang of Anhui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine — an empirical formula used for over 30 years in China that has helped several thousand patients lower blood glucose and reduce long-term risks and complications of diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey clinical studies:\u003c\/b\u003e One formula with Xi Yang Shen showed a 77% rate of effectiveness to lower plasma glucose in 105 patients. A formula containing Cang Zhu, Huang Qi, Shan Yao, Xuan Shen, and others showed a 92% rate of effectiveness for adult-onset diabetes in 52 patients — 25 complete recovery, 23 improvement, 4 no effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXi Yang Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii \/ American Ginseng \/ Panax Quinquefolium): greatly replenishes vital essence; promotes secretion of body fluids; treats polydipsia; significant hypoglycemic activity in normal and hyperglycemic subjects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShi Gao\u003c\/b\u003e (Gypsum Fibrosum \/ Gypsum): clears heat in the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; sedates Stomach fire; suppresses appetite; relieves polyphagia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Mu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae \/ Anemarrhena): clears heat in the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; sedates Stomach fire; antidiabetic — increases insulin secretion, decreases insulin resistance, prevents pancreatic atrophy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXuan Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scrophulariae \/ Scrophularia \/ Figwort): enters the Lung, Stomach, and Kidney; replenishes vital essence and clears heat simultaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Astragali \/ Astragalus): strengthens the Spleen — enhances transportation and transformation; antihyperglycemic — increases production and release of insulin; antiobesity; hypolipidemic; neuroprotective — enhances axon growth in peripheral nerves; nephroprotective — reduces fasting blood glucose and albuminuria, reverses glomerular hyperfiltration, ameliorates early diabetic nephropathy; clinically treats diabetic nephropathy, diabetic microalbuminuria, chronic glomerulonephritis, and drug-induced nephrotoxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Dioscoreae \/ Dioscorea \/ Chinese Yam): strengthens the Spleen — enhances transportation and transformation; antidiabetic — controls sharp blood glucose spike after glucose injection; neuroprotective — significant protection against drug-induced neurotoxicity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae \/ Atractylodes White): strengthens the Spleen; dries dampness; antidiabetic — decreases blood glucose levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCang Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis \/ Atractylodes Black\/Gray): strengthens the Spleen; dries dampness; antidiabetic — decreases blood glucose levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDan Shen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae \/ Salvia Miltiorrhiza \/ Danshen \/ Red Sage): activates blood circulation; inhibits platelet aggregation and thrombus formation; manages microvascular complications of diabetes; prevents atherosclerosis; prevents diabetic neuropathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHong Hua\u003c\/b\u003e (Flos Carthami \/ Carthamus \/ Safflower): activates blood circulation; inhibits platelet aggregation and thrombus formation; manages microvascular complications of diabetes; prevents atherosclerosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLian Zi Xin\u003c\/b\u003e (Plumula Nelumbinis \/ Lotus Plumule \/ Lotus Embryo): tonifies the Kidney; controls frequent urination and polyuria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eLian Xu\u003c\/b\u003e (Stamen Nelumbinis \/ Lotus Stamen): tonifies the Kidney; controls frequent urination and polyuria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntihyperglycemic \/ increases insulin production\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (insulin production and release↑, insulin resistance↓); Zhi Mu (insulin secretion↑, insulin resistance↓, pancreatic atrophy prevention); Xi Yang Shen (hypoglycemic, normal and hyperglycemic); Shan Yao (blood glucose spike↓); Bai Zhu + Cang Zhu (blood glucose↓)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eNeuroprotective\u003c\/b\u003e — Shan Yao (neurotoxicity protection); Huang Qi (axon growth↑, peripheral nerve regeneration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eNephroprotective\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (albuminuria↓, glomerular hyperfiltration↓, diabetic nephropathy, microalbuminuria, glomerulonephritis, nephrotoxicity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMicrovascular \/ circulatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Dan Shen + Hong Hua (platelet aggregation↓, thrombus formation↓, blood circulation↑, atherosclerosis prevention)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiobesity \/ hypolipidemic\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Qi (antiobesity, hypolipidemic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes Lung, Stomach, and Kidney yin (Xi Yang Shen, Xuan Shen, Zhi Mu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Clears deficiency fire; sedates Stomach fire (Shi Gao, Zhi Mu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens Spleen; dries dampness (Huang Qi, Shan Yao, Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Activates blood circulation; prevents microvascular complications (Dan Shen, Hong Hua)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Kidney; controls polyuria (Lian Zi Xin, Lian Xu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach (one hour before or two hours after meals). Dosing must be adjusted to reflect the condition of the patient and the response to treatment — the severity of diabetes is different in every case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e High cholesterol and triglycerides — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-high-cholesterol-triglycerides-dyslipidemia-tcm\"\u003eCholisma\u003c\/a\u003e. High cholesterol, triglycerides, fatty liver, and obesity — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-es-high-cholesterol-fatty-liver-obesity-tcm\"\u003eCholisma (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e. Hypertension — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Coronary artery disease — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circulation-sj-blood-stasis-cardiovascular-chronic-pain-tcm\"\u003eCirculation (SJ)\u003c\/a\u003e. Thirst and dry mouth — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Blurred vision or visual impairment — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Impotence due to impaired blood circulation — combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circulation-sj-blood-stasis-cardiovascular-chronic-pain-tcm\"\u003eCirculation (SJ)\u003c\/a\u003e. Neuropathy — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-np-neuropathy-nerve-pain-neuralgia-tcm\"\u003eFlex (NP)\u003c\/a\u003e. Infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e. Recurrent yeast infections — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/v-support-vaginitis-uti-yeast-infection-pelvic-inflammation-tcm\"\u003eV-Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Urinary tract infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Ear, nose, and throat infection — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-ent-ear-nose-throat-sinus-infection-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ENT\u003c\/a\u003e. Compromised kidney function — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-dtx-chronic-kidney-disease-nephritis-tcm\"\u003eKidney DTX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid simple sugars — they have an adverse effect on glucose tolerance. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet with plenty of raw fruits and vegetables. Avoid supplements containing the amino acid cysteine (interferes with insulin absorption by cells). Avoid excessive vitamin B₁ (thiamine) and C (may inactivate insulin). Avoid alcohol and tobacco in any form — they increase nerve damage. Increase intake of nourishing, cooling foods: Mexican yam, yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, and rutabaga. Avoid spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables: pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e Recommended foods: pumpkin, wheat, mung beans, winter melon, celery, pears, spinach, yams, peas, sweet rice, soybeans, tofu, mulberries, squash, daikon radish, cabbage, peach, and organic pig or chicken pancreas. Eat a slice of pumpkin with each meal. Make pumpkin and yam pie with no sweeteners. Prepare soup with cabbage, yam, winter melon, and lentils. Drink daikon, celery, carrot, and spinach juice. Make soup from mung beans, peas, and barley. Drink chrysanthemum tea. Steam millet with yam and a few dates. Avoid sweets, sugar, honey, molasses, caffeine, and spicy foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular exercise, a sensible healthy diet, and weight control are essential for long-term management of diabetes. Hot baths may be beneficial to regulate pancreatic functions. Avoid smoking and drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e55-year-old male (R.C.):\u003c\/b\u003e High blood sugar, overweight, right heel pain preventing exercise; soft pulse, red tongue with center crack; Spleen qi deficiency with damp accumulation; pre-diabetes. Equilibrium + acupuncture for 2 weeks. Result: overall improvement, increased energy, able to run again; blood work confirmed normal at 2-week follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e72-year-old female (L.M.):\u003c\/b\u003e High blood pressure, stress, intense sugar cravings; Kidney yin deficiency, Liver yin deficiency, Gallbladder damp-heat, Liver yang rising. Equilibrium for 2 months. Result: cravings controlled; blood sugar maintained from 250 down to 140 mg\/dL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e45-year-old female with type I diabetes:\u003c\/b\u003e Night sweats, aching feet; blood sugar 200–300 mg\/dL; Kidney yin deficiency. Equilibrium. Result within 1 week: blood sugar dropped so drastically patient needed to ingest sugar to elevate it; stabilized at ~160 mg\/dL in week 2; night sweats also subsided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e45-year-old female (J.K.):\u003c\/b\u003e UTIs 1–2x\/month for 12 months, constant thirst, increased fluid intake, increased urination frequency and volume; high blood glucose; diabetes mellitus. Equilibrium 4 capsules 3x\/day before meals. Result at 2 weeks: significant improvement of signs and symptoms. Result at 2 months: blood glucose within ideal range; no UTIs during treatment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e45-year-old female with type I diabetes and hepatitis C:\u003c\/b\u003e Malaise, fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, low back pain, abdominal bloating, red eyes, weak nails, pale complexion. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-dtx-liver-detox-hepatitis-elevated-enzymes-tcm\"\u003eLiver DTX\u003c\/a\u003e (3 capsules 3x\/day) + Equilibrium (3 capsules 3x\/day) + pancreatic homeopathic. Result at 2.5 months: able to cease insulin intake; total reversal of clinical picture once viral load normalized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e49-year-old male with type I diabetes:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic skin lesions over entire body, peripheral neuropathy (pain in both legs and right arm), history of kidney problems, overweight; dusky tongue with purple veins, scanty coating, deep weak thready slippery pulse; Liver and Kidney yin deficiencies, qi deficiency, damp-heat in skin, qi and blood stagnation. Equilibrium + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silerex-itching-eczema-hives-skin-allergies-tcm\"\u003eSilerex\u003c\/a\u003e (starting at 1\/3 dose) + acupuncture. Result at week 2 (2\/3 dose): lesions slightly improved, blood sugar improved, arm and leg pain decreased, pulse noticeably stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e60-year-old male (A.G.):\u003c\/b\u003e Always hungry (2–3 bowls of rice per meal), slow wound healing (up to 1 month); 6'1\", 280 lbs; diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol. Equilibrium 4 capsules 3x\/day + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-high-cholesterol-triglycerides-dyslipidemia-tcm\"\u003eCholisma\u003c\/a\u003e 4 capsules 3x\/day. Result at 3 months: blood glucose within ideal range; cholesterol dropped from 260 to 220 mg\/dL; weight dropped from 280 to 255 lbs; ate less, no longer constantly hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-high-cholesterol-triglycerides-dyslipidemia-tcm\"\u003eCholisma\u003c\/a\u003e – for high cholesterol and triglycerides | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cholisma-es-high-cholesterol-fatty-liver-obesity-tcm\"\u003eCholisma (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e – for high cholesterol, fatty liver, and obesity | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for hypertension | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/circulation-sj-blood-stasis-cardiovascular-chronic-pain-tcm\"\u003eCirculation (SJ)\u003c\/a\u003e – for coronary artery disease and blood circulation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for thirst and dry mouth | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for visual impairment | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-np-neuropathy-nerve-pain-neuralgia-tcm\"\u003eFlex (NP)\u003c\/a\u003e – for neuropathy | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx-broad-spectrum-herbal-antibiotic-bacterial-viral-fungal-tcm\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – for infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-dtx-chronic-kidney-disease-nephritis-tcm\"\u003eKidney DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for compromised kidney function | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/liver-dtx-liver-detox-hepatitis-elevated-enzymes-tcm\"\u003eLiver DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for hepatitis and liver support | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silerex-itching-eczema-hives-skin-allergies-tcm\"\u003eSilerex\u003c\/a\u003e – for diabetic skin conditions | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for UTI | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/v-support-vaginitis-uti-yeast-infection-pelvic-inflammation-tcm\"\u003eV-Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for recurrent yeast infections | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blood-sugar-metabolic-health\"\u003eBlood Sugar \u0026amp; Metabolic Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53323088035951,"sku":null,"price":31.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/Equilibrium.jpg?v=1782156296"},{"product_id":"nourish-kidney-yin-tonic-menopause-organ-health-tcm","title":"Nourish – TCM Kidney Yin Tonic for Menopause, Hot Flashes, Eye \u0026 Ear Health, Diabetes \u0026 Chronic Organ Support","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNourish™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula based on \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia) for Kidney yin deficiency with deficiency heat — menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, fluctuation of body temperature), eye and ear disorders (blurry vision, macular degeneration, optic nerve atrophy, glaucoma, tinnitus, diminished hearing), kidney disorders (chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, chronic renal failure), bladder (frequent urination, urinary incontinence), liver (chronic hepatitis), pancreas (diabetes mellitus), and skin dryness — nourishes Liver and Kidney yin; controls flare-ups of yin-deficient heat; regulates endocrine functions to balance hormones; restores normal functions of internal organs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Do NOT use for yang deficiency with intolerance of cold, cold hands and feet. Avoid stress, tension, and anxiety. Avoid cigarette smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke — dries yin and body fluids. Note: yam (Shan Yao) in this formula acts as a weak phytoestrogen and is safe regarding risks of cancer and cardiovascular diseases — in contrast to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which significantly increases risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM pathophysiology:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronic or consumptive disorders are characterized by weakness, dryness, and atrophy of the glands or organs — diagnosed in TCM as “yin deficiency.” Kidney yin deficiency manifests as hot flashes, fluctuation of body temperature, night sweats, tinnitus, blurred vision, dry eyes, dizziness, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, vertigo, diminished hearing, heat sensations, thirst, and dryness of mucous membranes. Aging itself is a sign of Kidney yin deficiency. Most patients with chronic or debilitating illness have an underlying Kidney yin deficiency — \u003ci\u003eNourish\u003c\/i\u003e can change the fundamental constitution of these patients so they respond better to overall treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMenopause:\u003c\/b\u003e hot flashes, night sweats, fluctuation of body temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eKidney yin deficiency with mild deficiency heat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Eyes and ears: blurry vision, dizziness, general visual disturbance, fatigue of the eyes, optic nerve atrophy, mild cases of glaucoma, macular degeneration, tinnitus, diminished hearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Kidneys: chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, chronic renal failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Bladder: frequent urination, urinary incontinence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Liver: chronic hepatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Pancreas: diabetes mellitus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e§ Skin: dryness with lack of elasticity throughout the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNourish\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary formula similar to the classical formulas \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia), \u003ci\u003eZhi Bai Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e (Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and Rehmannia Pill), and \u003ci\u003eQi Ju Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e (Lycium Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia Pill). As life expectancy increases, women spend more of their life in post-menopausal years. Western medicine’s hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly increases risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer — for most physicians and patients, the risks far outweigh the benefits. Synthetic hormone can never replace endogenous hormone. TCM offers a gentle yet effective alternative — Chinese herbs have demonstrated via numerous in vivo and in vitro studies to markedly alleviate hot flashes, vasomotor instability, loss of bone mass, and other menopausal conditions, with a much gentler and safer profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShu Di Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata): tonifies Kidney yin and Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) — chief herb of \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Zhu Yu\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Corni): nourishes the Liver; prevents leakage of Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); auditory function — ursolic acid protects auditory cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity through inhibition of lipid peroxidation and induction of antioxidant enzymes (catalase and glutathione peroxidase)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Dioscoreae): tonifies the Spleen; stabilizes Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence); antidiabetic — lowers blood glucose levels; controls the normally sharp increase of blood glucose following intraperitoneal injection of glucose; phytoestrogen — acts as a weak phytoestrogen and protects against proliferation in human breast cancer (MCF-7) cells; reduces risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZe Xie\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Alismatis): clears deficiency fire from the Kidney; hepatoprotective — treats non-alcoholic fatty liver disease induced by high-fat diet; decreases serum and liver lipids; reduces fasting serum glucose; improves insulin resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eMu Dan Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Moutan): sedates Liver fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): dissolves dampness from the Spleen; antihyperglycemic — reduces postprandial blood glucose levels via enhanced insulin sensitivity in streptozocin-induced diabetes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Mu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae): sedates deficiency fire; antidiabetic and hypoglycemic — lowers blood glucose through increased insulin secretion and decreased insulin resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Bo\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis): sedates deficiency fire; berberine — reduces inflammation by inhibiting production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF-α in HepG2 cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Lycii): benefits the eyes; treats dry and blurry vision by nourishing Liver and Kidney yin; zeaxanthin — prevents age-related macular degeneration (irreversible loss of central vision) in up-to-date human trial; hepatoprotective — protects against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity via antioxidative activity and CYP2E1 regulation; antidiabetic — lowers fasting plasma insulin; ameliorates insulin resistance; significantly increases insulin sensitive index in NIDDM; glycoconjugates — antiapoptotic and antioxidant properties; promotes survival of human dermal fibroblasts (skin protection); improves sperm count and sperm motility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJu Hua\u003c\/b\u003e (Flos Chrysanthemi): benefits the eyes; treats dry and blurry vision by nourishing Liver and Kidney yin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eEndocrine \/ hormonal regulation\u003c\/b\u003e — regulates endocrine functions to balance estrogen and testosterone; treats disorders of declining ovarian and testicular function; \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e: 23 menopause patients — marked improvement in 9, moderate improvement in 14 (hot flashes, tidal fever, perspiration, palpitations, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness); \u003ci\u003eQi Ju Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e: 144 women with menopausal symptoms — complete recovery in 12, significant improvement in 48, moderate improvement in 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eOcular \/ auditory\u003c\/b\u003e — Gou Qi Zi \/ zeaxanthin (prevents age-related macular degeneration); Shan Zhu Yu \/ ursolic acid (protects auditory cells from hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity); clinical: 140 patients with retinitis — complete recovery in 22, significant improvement in 21, moderate improvement in 70 (treatment duration 30–118 days, average 57 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eRenal \/ kidney\u003c\/b\u003e — \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e: increases blood perfusion to kidneys; improves kidney functions; reduces protein and uric acid in urine; clinical: 6 patients with edema and proteinuria (nephrotic syndrome); 12 patients with chronic renal failure; 30 patients with nephrotic syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHepatoprotective\u003c\/b\u003e — Gou Qi Zi (carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity; oxidative stress); Ze Xie (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; lipids↓, fasting glucose↓, insulin resistance↓); Huang Bo \/ berberine (IL-1β↓, TNF-α↓ in HepG2 cells); \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e (protects against carbon tetrachloride, thioacetamide, prednisolone-induced liver damage); clinical: 65 patients with chronic hepatitis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntidiabetic \/ hypoglycemic\u003c\/b\u003e — Fu Ling (postprandial blood glucose↓ via enhanced insulin sensitivity); Gou Qi Zi (fasting plasma insulin↓; insulin resistance↓; insulin sensitive index↑ in NIDDM); Shan Yao (blood glucose↓); Shan Zhu Yu (promotes islet proliferation; increases postprandial insulin secretion; accelerates glucose transport in NIDDM); Zhi Mu (insulin secretion↑; insulin resistance↓); clinical: adult-onset diabetes, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, diabetes with complications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eReproductive \/ fertility\u003c\/b\u003e — Gou Qi Zi (sperm count↑; sperm motility↑); \u003ci\u003eLiu Wei Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e: impotence in 18 men (complete recovery 12, improvement 4); 30 male infertility patients (83.3% effective); \u003ci\u003eZhi Bai Di Huang Wan\u003c\/i\u003e: 220 men with infertility (92.2% effective); infertility in 16 males and 26 females ages 22–37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDermatological \/ skin\u003c\/b\u003e — Gou Qi Zi glycoconjugates (antiapoptotic and antioxidant; promotes survival of human dermal fibroblasts); treats dryness of skin, dry mouth, dry nose, constipation in geriatric patients; spontaneous perspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eBladder \/ urinary\u003c\/b\u003e — treats frequent urination associated with declining bladder functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nourishes Liver and Kidney yin; tonifies Kidney \u003ci\u003ejing\u003c\/i\u003e (essence) (Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, Ju Hua)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Controls flare-ups of yin-deficient heat; sedates deficiency fire (Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Mu, Huang Bo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dissolves dampness from the Spleen (Fu Ling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. For prevention of chronic and recurrent infections in the genito-urinary region: 2–3 capsules three times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Menopause with deficiency heat (hot flashes and irritability) — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Vaginal dryness — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e. Kidney yin deficiency without deficiency fire — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Irritability, stress, or anxiety — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e. Menopause with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and underlying deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-zzz-stress-insomnia-overactive-mind-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eCalm ZZZ\u003c\/a\u003e. Osteoporosis — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osteo-8-osteoporosis-bone-density-fracture-recovery-tcm\"\u003eOsteo 8\u003c\/a\u003e. Excess fire with severe hot flashes — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Constitutional tonic — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Back pain — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/back-support-cr-chronic-low-back-pain-sciatica-osteoarthritis-tcm\"\u003eBack Support (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e. Dry hair, premature gray hair, or hair loss — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e. General deterioration in mental and physical functions — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neuro-plus-alzheimers-dementia-parkinsons-stroke-tcm\"\u003eNeuro Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. Hypertension — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Irregular menstrual bleeding — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/notoginseng-9-bleeding-hemostatic-blood-clotting-tcm\"\u003eNotoginseng 9\u003c\/a\u003e. Chemotherapy and\/or radiation side effects — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e. Acute attacks of herpes or urinary tract infection — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Forgetfulness and memory improvement — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/enhance-memory-forgetfulness-cognitive-impairment-brain-health-tcm\"\u003eEnhance Memory\u003c\/a\u003e. Adrenal insufficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adrenal-plus-adrenal-fatigue-burnout-low-energy-tcm\"\u003eAdrenal+\u003c\/a\u003e. Lack of sexual interest or sexual dysfunction — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality-low-libido-erectile-dysfunction-sexual-performance-tcm\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e. Constitutional deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e. Visual disturbances, blurriness, redness, or pain — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Eat a variety of fresh organic fruits and vegetables of all colors. Incorporate more high-fiber whole grains and nuts. Drink warm or hot liquids with meals. Foods with antioxidant effects (vitamins A, C, and E): citrus fruits, carrots, green leafy vegetables, and green tea. Increase intake of foods that nourish yin and moisten dryness: yam, radishes, potatoes, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, turnips, malanga, celeriac, taro, and rutabaga. Avoid fast food, processed foods, artificial colors or sugars, carbonated drinks, greasy food, alcohol, caffeinated and energy drinks. Avoid spicy\/pungent\/aromatic vegetables: pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, fennel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi. Avoid fruits that produce heat: mango and durian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Menopause: black beans, sesame seeds, soybeans, walnuts, lycium berries, mulberries, yams, licorice, lotus seeds, and chrysanthemum flowers. Avoid stress, tension, and all stimulants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Tinnitus: black sesame seeds, black beans, walnuts, grapes, celery, oyster shells, pearl barley, azuki beans, Chinese black dates, yams, lotus seeds, chestnuts, and chrysanthemum. Avoid loud noise, stress, stimulating foods, spicy foods, smoking, alcohol, and coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Cataract: chrysanthemum, cilantro, spinach, cloves, water chestnuts, yams, lycium berries, black beans. Exercise the eyes regularly. Avoid spices, salt, and garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJ.M., 54-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Hot flashes especially bad at night — waking up constantly; Kidney yin deficiency; menopause. Nourish + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e up to 5 caps 3x daily. Result at 4 weeks: duration of hot flashes shorter; sleeping through the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eP.I., 46-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Spotting and uterine bleeding between menstrual cycles; irregular short cycles (15–27 days); heavy bleeding; night sweats; perimenopausal syndrome; Liver and Kidney yin deficiencies with deficiency heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-es-extra-strength-stress-anxiety-restlessness-tcm\"\u003eCalm (ES)\u003c\/a\u003e + Nourish + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/notoginseng-9-bleeding-hemostatic-blood-clotting-tcm\"\u003eNotoginseng 9\u003c\/a\u003e for 6 months. Result: Notoginseng 9 stopped irregular bleeding; Nourish helped with night sweats; periods returned to normal; anxiety much better since adding Nourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJ.C., 57-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Nervousness, insomnia, anxiety; night sweats; Kidney yin deficiency with heat; menopause and hypothyroidism. Nourish daily + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-depression-low-energy-sadness-tcm\"\u003eShine\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e as needed. Result at 6 months: improved sleep; calmer and more balanced overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eL.C., 50-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Macular degeneration; tinnitus; low back and abdominal pain; Liver and Kidney yin deficiencies. Nourish + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mense-ease-dysmenorrhea-menstrual-cramps-pms-pcos-endometriosis-tcm\"\u003eMense-Ease\u003c\/a\u003e. Result at 2 months: no more pain with menses; felt better overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eA.S., 29-year-old female (PCOS):\u003c\/b\u003e Multiple sacs, no ripening of eggs, irregular cycles; two unsuccessful IUIs; cystic ovaries; Spleen and Kidney deficiencies. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blossom-phase-1-female-infertility-menstrual-regulation-fertility-tcm\"\u003eBlossom (Phases 1–4)\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e + Nourish for 6 months. Result: normal cycles re-established; cystic ovaries reduced; successful IUI — 2 months pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e27-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Genital herpes with thick white discharge; damp-heat in the Liver. Nourish + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: decrease in symptoms noted; symptoms flared when formulas stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e50-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Hearing loss, ringing in the ear, diminished hearing; Kidney yin deficiency. Nourish. Result: good results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eD.S., 45-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Insomnia, mood swings, cramps, fatigue; Spleen qi deficiency and blood deficiency. Nourish + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schisandra-zzz-insomnia-disturbed-sleep-anxiety-poor-memory-postpartum-depression-tcm\"\u003eSchisandra ZZZ\u003c\/a\u003e. Result: sleep improved; moods balanced; energy increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e53-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Anxiety, depression, cyclical bouts of rage, fatigue, severe depression; blood and yin deficiencies with Liver qi stagnation. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-depression-low-energy-sadness-tcm\"\u003eShine\u003c\/a\u003e + Nourish + iron supplement. Result within first 10 days: noticeable change; felt as if “a cloud had been lifted”; sleep much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-heat-menopause-hot-flashes-night-sweats-insomnia-mood-swings-tcm\"\u003eBalance (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for menopause with deficiency heat, hot flashes, and irritability | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/balance-spring-vaginal-dryness-atrophic-vaginitis-menopause-tcm\"\u003eBalance Spring\u003c\/a\u003e – for vaginal dryness | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-tonic-yin-deficiency-dizziness-night-sweats-tinnitus-tcm\"\u003eKidney Tonic (Yin)\u003c\/a\u003e – for Kidney yin deficiency without deficiency fire | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-stress-anxiety-irritability-pms-liver-qi-tcm\"\u003eCalm\u003c\/a\u003e – for irritability, stress, or anxiety | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calm-zzz-stress-insomnia-overactive-mind-deficiency-tcm\"\u003eCalm ZZZ\u003c\/a\u003e – for menopause with insomnia and underlying deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/osteo-8-osteoporosis-bone-density-fracture-recovery-tcm\"\u003eOsteo 8\u003c\/a\u003e – for osteoporosis | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gardenia-complex-infection-inflammation-excess-heat-tcm\"\u003eGardenia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for excess fire with severe hot flashes | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – as a constitutional tonic | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/back-support-cr-chronic-low-back-pain-sciatica-osteoarthritis-tcm\"\u003eBack Support (CR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for back pain | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/polygonum-14-hair-loss-premature-gray-hair-tcm\"\u003ePolygonum 14\u003c\/a\u003e – for dry hair, premature gray hair, or hair loss | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neuro-plus-alzheimers-dementia-parkinsons-stroke-tcm\"\u003eNeuro Plus\u003c\/a\u003e – for general deterioration in mental and physical functions | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gastrodia-complex-hypertension-dizziness-headache-tcm\"\u003eGastrodia Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for hypertension | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/notoginseng-9-bleeding-hemostatic-blood-clotting-tcm\"\u003eNotoginseng 9\u003c\/a\u003e – for irregular menstrual bleeding | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c-r-support-chemotherapy-radiation-side-effects-immune-support-cancer-recovery-tcm\"\u003eC\/R Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for chemotherapy and radiation side effects | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gentiana-complex-hypertension-herpes-uti-tcm\"\u003eGentiana Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for acute herpes or urinary tract infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/enhance-memory-forgetfulness-cognitive-impairment-brain-health-tcm\"\u003eEnhance Memory\u003c\/a\u003e – for forgetfulness and memory improvement | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adrenal-plus-adrenal-fatigue-burnout-low-energy-tcm\"\u003eAdrenal+\u003c\/a\u003e – for adrenal insufficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitality-low-libido-erectile-dysfunction-sexual-performance-tcm\"\u003eVitality\u003c\/a\u003e – for sexual dysfunction | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cordyceps-3-kidney-immune-respiratory-reproductive-cordyceps-astragalus-ginseng-tcm\"\u003eCordyceps 3\u003c\/a\u003e – for constitutional deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lycium-support-macular-degeneration-eye-health-tcm\"\u003eLycium Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for visual disturbances | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mense-ease-dysmenorrhea-menstrual-cramps-pms-pcos-endometriosis-tcm\"\u003eMense-Ease\u003c\/a\u003e – for menstrual pain | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-health-hormonal-support\"\u003eWomen’s Health \u0026amp; Hormonal Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kidney-urinary-health\"\u003eKidney \u0026amp; Urinary Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-health-vision-support\"\u003eEye Health \u0026amp; Vision Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e to search across all formulas, herbs, and conditions — or use the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom \u0026amp; Formula Finder\u003c\/a\u003e to browse by symptom or TCM pattern — or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug \u0026amp; Herb Alternative Reference Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to see which pharmaceutical drugs this formula is commonly used alongside — or use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test \u0026amp; Formula Reference\u003c\/a\u003e to find formulas based on abnormal lab values.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412052009071,"sku":null,"price":31.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/Nourish.jpg?v=1782675089"},{"product_id":"pinellia-complex-damp-phlegm-nausea-spleen-tcm","title":"Pinellia Complex – TCM Formula for Damp \u0026 Phlegm, Nausea, Cough with Sputum, Obesity, Diabetes \u0026 Spleen Qi Deficiency","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePinellia Complex™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:0.85em; border-top:1px solid #ccc; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:6px 0; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/unified-search\"\u003eUnified Search\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/symptom-formula-index\"\u003eSymptom Finder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tcm-herb-reference\"\u003eHerb Reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/drug-herb-alternative-reference\"\u003eDrug–Herb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lab-test-formula-finder\"\u003eLab Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula based on \u003ci\u003eEr Chen Tang\u003c\/i\u003e (Two-Cured Decoction) — the foundational formula for treating dampness and phlegm — for damp and phlegm accumulation with Spleen and Stomach qi deficiency: profuse white sputum easily expectorated, distension and stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, nausea, vomiting, lassitude, weak extremities, vertigo, palpitations, white moist or greasy tongue coating, slippery pulse; pale face, sallow complexion, poor appetite, loose stools — dries dampness and dissolves phlegm; regulates qi and harmonizes the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; tonifies Spleen qi. Mostly used as an adjunct formula to treat a variety of disorders when the diagnosis includes dampness and phlegm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency, yin-deficient heat, qi stagnation, excess heat, high fever, or thirst conditions. Discontinue when the desired effect is achieved — continued use may cause yin deficiency with symptoms of dry mouth, dry tongue, thirst, or irritability. Most effective when used as an adjunct: Pinellia Complex dispels damp and phlegm while another formula treats the subsequent disorder.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM pathophysiology:\u003c\/b\u003e Damp and phlegm disorders are closely related to the functions of the organs that control water — the Spleen (transforms water), Lung (distributes water), and Kidney (eliminates water). Disorders in any of these three organs lead to accumulation of water and dampness, and eventually the formation of phlegm. Once phlegm is formed, it may affect virtually any part of the body — chest, diaphragm, stomach, intestines, all four extremities, and every channel and collateral. Presentations include cough, wheezing, hurried respiration, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, seizures, epilepsy, \u003ci\u003edian kuang\u003c\/i\u003e (mania and withdrawal), formation of hardness and nodules, and many others. Phlegm is commonly described in TCM as the “mother of hundreds of disorders.” Damp and phlegm are derived from foods that are fatty, oily, greasy, and\/or deep-fried — low in nutrients, difficult to digest, and adversely affecting the digestive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eDamp and phlegm accumulation:\u003c\/b\u003e profuse white sputum easily expectorated, distension and stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium, nausea, vomiting, lassitude, weak extremities, vertigo, palpitations, white moist or greasy tongue coating, slippery pulse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eSpleen and Stomach qi deficiencies:\u003c\/b\u003e pale face, sallow complexion, low voice, lassitude, weakness of the extremities, poor appetite, loose stools, pale tongue with teeth marks, fine moderate pulse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Adjunct formula for a wide variety of disorders when the diagnosis includes dampness and phlegm — gastrointestinal, metabolic (obesity, diabetes), respiratory, cardiovascular (hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis), and neurological\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBan Xia\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Pinelliae \/ Pinellia Rhizome \/ Pinellia ternata): chief herb — best herb to break up and dissolve phlegm stagnation; acrid and warm properties dissolve phlegm, dry dampness, and open pathways for qi to flow; corrects reversed flow of Stomach qi to relieve nausea and vomiting; significant antiemetic effect — commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting due to various causes; antiobesity — decreases body weight by increasing thermogenesis and fatty acid oxidation; marked and prolonged antitussive and expectorant effects; antiasthmatic — inhibits eosinophil infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness (combined with Chen Pi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJu Hong\u003c\/b\u003e (Exocarpium Citri Rubrum \/ Red Tangerine Peel): activates and regulates qi; removes residual phlegm and dampness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria \/ Poria Cocos \/ Hoelen): strengthens the Spleen; dispels dampness; antihyperglycemic — reduces postprandial blood glucose levels via enhanced insulin sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae \/ White Atractylodes Rhizome): strengthens the Spleen; dispels dampness; dual effect on the gastrointestinal tract — treats either constipation or diarrhea; antiobesity — reduces body weight associated with high-fat diet by inhibiting adipogenesis; antidiabetic — lowers plasma glucose levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eCang Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis \/ Atractylodes Rhizome \/ Gray Atractylodes): strengthens the Spleen; dispels dampness; balancing GI effect — relaxes the gastrointestinal tract to relieve spasms and cramps, OR stimulates to increase gastric emptying and intestinal motility; antidiabetic — lowers plasma glucose levels; may decrease blood pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eXiang Fu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Cyperi \/ Cyperus Rhizome \/ Nutgrass Rhizome): resolves dampness; promotes qi circulation; may strengthen the heartbeat and lower the heart rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSha Ren\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Amomi \/ Amomum Fruit \/ Cardamom): resolves dampness; promotes qi circulation; regulatory effect on the gastrointestinal system — stimulating at low doses, inhibiting at high doses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhu Ru\u003c\/b\u003e (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia \/ Bamboo Shavings): clears heat; regulates qi; eliminates phlegm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Qiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Aurantii \/ Bitter Orange Fruit \/ Aurantium): clears heat; regulates qi; eliminates phlegm; gastroprotective — protects gastric mucosa against lesions induced by ethanol and NSAIDs by increasing gastric mucus production; antiatherogenic and anti-inflammatory — naringenin and hesperetin upregulate transcription of adiponectin; synephrine — moderate effect to relax and dilate the airways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens \/ Fresh Ginger Rhizome): relieves nausea and vomiting by guiding Stomach qi downward; detoxifies Ban Xia; significant antiemetic effect — reviewed as anti-emetic in cancer chemotherapy; antidiabetic — increases blood insulin level and enhances insulin sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Mei\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Mume \/ Mume Fruit \/ Japanese Apricot \/ Prunus mume): astringes the Lung to prevent qi loss; balances the dispersing nature of Ban Xia — minimizes potential side effects; reduces mucosal inflammation; protects against chronic atrophic gastritis and Helicobacter pylori-related chronic gastritis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Gan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle \/ Honey-Prepared Licorice Root): regulates the Lung and Spleen; harmonizes all herbs; marked and prolonged antitussive and expectorant effects; gastroprotective — stimulates growth of intestinal crypt cells to facilitate intestinal mucosa repair; antihyperlipidemic — lowers plasma cholesterol levels; restores normal heart rhythm; treats acute episodes and sequelae of stroke (combined with other herbs in formula)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGastrointestinal\u003c\/b\u003e — Bai Zhu (dual effect: constipation or diarrhea); Cang Zhu (relaxes GI spasms\/cramps OR stimulates gastric emptying and intestinal motility); Sha Ren (stimulating at low dose, inhibiting at high dose); Sheng Jiang + Ban Xia (significant antiemetic; nausea and vomiting due to various causes); Wu Mei (gastroprotective; chronic atrophic gastritis; H. pylori); Zhi Gan Cao (intestinal mucosa repair); Zhi Qiao (gastroprotective; gastric mucus↑; protects against ethanol and NSAID lesions); clinical: gastric or duodenal ulcers, atrophic gastritis, epigastric pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMetabolic \/ antiobesity \/ antidiabetic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ban Xia (body weight↓ via thermogenesis↑ and fatty acid oxidation↑); Bai Zhu (body weight↓ via adipogenesis inhibition); Bai Zhu + Cang Zhu (antidiabetic; plasma glucose↓); Fu Ling (postprandial blood glucose↓ via insulin sensitivity↑); Sheng Jiang (blood insulin↑; insulin sensitivity↑); clinical: diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eCirculatory \/ cardiovascular\u003c\/b\u003e — Gan Cao (plasma cholesterol↓; restores normal heart rhythm); Zhi Qiao (antiatherogenic; anti-inflammatory; naringenin and hesperetin upregulate adiponectin); Cang Zhu (blood pressure↓); Xiang Fu (strengthens heartbeat; lowers heart rate); clinical: hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, acute episodes and sequelae of stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitussive \/ expectorant \/ antiasthmatic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ban Xia + Gan Cao (marked and prolonged antitussive and expectorant effects); Ban Xia + Chen Pi (antiasthmatic — inhibits eosinophil infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness); Zhi Qiao \/ synephrine (relaxes and dilates airways); clinical: asthma, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, tuberculosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dries dampness and dissolves phlegm — chief: Ban Xia (breaks up and dissolves phlegm stagnation; dries dampness; opens qi pathways)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates qi and harmonizes the middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e (Ju Hong, Xiang Fu, Sha Ren, Zhu Ru, Zhi Qiao, Sheng Jiang)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tonifies Spleen qi; strengthens the Spleen; dispels dampness (Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Cang Zhu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Astringes the Lung; prevents qi loss; balances dispersing nature of Ban Xia (Wu Mei)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Regulates the Lung and Spleen; harmonizes all herbs (Zhi Gan Cao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOSAGE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach. May increase to 6–8 capsules every 4–6 hours as needed. Discontinue when the desired effect is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Respiratory disorders with clear or white sputum — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e. Respiratory disorders with yellow sputum — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Asthma in children caused by heat — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e. Nasal allergies — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e. Dry-phlegm (yellow, thick, difficult to expectorate) — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e. Nausea and vomiting due to cold in the Stomach with deficient constitution — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-tonic-spleen-qi-deficiency-poor-appetite-loose-stools-tcm\"\u003eGI Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-harmony-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-gas-bloating-diarrhea-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGI Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e. Depression — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-depression-low-energy-sadness-tcm\"\u003eShine\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-ds-depression-stress-liver-qi-heart-fire-tcm\"\u003eShine (DS)\u003c\/a\u003e. Nodules caused by phlegm obstructing the channels — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e. Severe Spleen and Stomach qi deficiencies or diarrhea — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-tonic-spleen-qi-deficiency-poor-appetite-loose-stools-tcm\"\u003eGI Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Edema due to Spleen deficiency — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-drx-diuretic-edema-water-retention-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DRX\u003c\/a\u003e. Qi and blood deficiencies — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e. Damp-type lesions — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dermatrol-damp-eczema-acne-wet-skin-conditions-tcm\"\u003eDermatrol (Damp)\u003c\/a\u003e. Damp-heat in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e — add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/v-support-vaginitis-uti-yeast-infection-pelvic-inflammation-tcm\"\u003eV-Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Avoid all foods containing sugar (cake, dessert, candy, chocolate, soda, canned juice, soft drinks, stevia, sugar substitutes, agave, xylitol, corn syrup). Avoid raw or cold food and beverages (sashimi, sushi, salads, steak tartar, seared meat) — eat cooked vegetables and nothing straight from the refrigerator. Avoid carbohydrates like white rice or bread — damage the Spleen and produce more dampness. Do not eat seafood, especially shellfish (crab, oyster, scallop, clam, lobster, shrimp) — enter the \u003ci\u003eyangming\u003c\/i\u003e Stomach channel; especially important for individuals with skin disorders. Avoid fermented foods (cheese, fermented tofu). Avoid dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, ice cream) — create dampness; especially important for lactose-intolerant patients. Do not eat lamb, beef, goose, or duck. Avoid deep-fried or greasy foods. Avoid cold-natured foods that damage the Spleen: most melons (winter melon, watermelon, honeydew), nightshades (eggplant, potato, bell and spicy peppers, tomato), bitter melon, seaweed, cucumber, grapefruit, and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Hawthorn berries, papayas, oranges, apples, daikons, and parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Dry and age orange peel for about one month; soak in hot water to make tea and drink after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Blend daikon radish juice and take after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Always eat breakfast — optimal digestive time per TCM clock is 8–10 a.m. Drink warm or hot liquids with meals — cold or iced drinks hinder natural peristaltic movements of the digestive system. Sleep by 10:00 p.m. — in TCM, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. is when yin shifts to yang; the body must be at rest during this time for optimal health. Allow 2–3 hours between the last meal of the day and bedtime — the digestive system slows during sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-cold-wheezing-dyspnea-asthma-wind-cold-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Cold)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory disorders with clear or white sputum | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinellia-xpt-lung-infection-yellow-phlegm-cough-tcm\"\u003ePinellia XPT\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory disorders with yellow sputum | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/respitrol-heat-lung-heat-wheezing-fever-yellow-phlegm-tcm\"\u003eRespitrol (Heat)\u003c\/a\u003e – for respiratory disorders with yellow sputum or asthma in children caused by heat | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-clear-sinus-seasonal-allergies-rhinitis-clear-discharge-tcm\"\u003eMagnolia Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for nasal allergies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pueraria-clear-sinus-sinusitis-yellow-discharge-sinus-headache-tcm\"\u003ePueraria Clear Sinus\u003c\/a\u003e – for nasal allergies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nourish-fluids-yin-tonic-dryness-dry-cough-thirst-tcm\"\u003eNourish (Fluids)\u003c\/a\u003e – for dry-phlegm (yellow, thick, difficult to expectorate) | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-tonic-spleen-qi-deficiency-poor-appetite-loose-stools-tcm\"\u003eGI Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for nausea and vomiting due to cold in the Stomach, or severe Spleen and Stomach qi deficiencies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-harmony-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-gas-bloating-diarrhea-constipation-tcm\"\u003eGI Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e – for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-depression-low-energy-sadness-tcm\"\u003eShine\u003c\/a\u003e – for depression | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shine-ds-depression-stress-liver-qi-heart-fire-tcm\"\u003eShine (DS)\u003c\/a\u003e – for depression | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/resolve-ai-infection-inflammation-swelling-nodules-lymphedema-tcm\"\u003eResolve (AI)\u003c\/a\u003e – for nodules caused by phlegm obstructing the channels | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-drx-diuretic-edema-water-retention-tcm\"\u003eHerbal DRX\u003c\/a\u003e – for edema due to Spleen deficiency | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/imperial-tonic-chronic-fatigue-anemia-immunity-postpartum-recovery-tcm\"\u003eImperial Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – for qi and blood deficiencies | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dermatrol-damp-eczema-acne-wet-skin-conditions-tcm\"\u003eDermatrol (Damp)\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp-type lesions | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/v-support-vaginitis-uti-yeast-infection-pelvic-inflammation-tcm\"\u003eV-Support\u003c\/a\u003e – for damp-heat in the lower \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/digestive-health-gi-support\"\u003eDigestive \u0026amp; GI Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-health-lung-support-tcm\"\u003eRespiratory \u0026amp; Lung Health Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is the right formula for you? 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