{"product_id":"gi-care-ii-travelers-diarrhea-gastroenteritis-tcm","title":"GI Care II – TCM Herbal Formula for Traveler's Diarrhea, Gastroenteritis, Dysentery, Food Poisoning \u0026 GI Infection with Damp-Heat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGI Care II™\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM herbal formula for traveler's diarrhea, gastroenteritis, dysentery, food poisoning, and GI infection with damp-heat — antibiotic; antitoxic; gastroprotective; dispels damp-heat in the Intestines; binds Intestines and stops diarrhea; promotes digestion; relieves pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ Contraindicated for diarrhea caused by deficiency and cold, Spleen qi deficiency, or Spleen and Kidney yang deficiencies. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing. Allergy warning: Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata) contains wheat — persons with wheat allergy should not take this product. Contains Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) — patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies such as Coumadin (warfarin) should use with caution or not at all. California Prop 65 warning: \"This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Da Huang may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\" Diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease — if it persists after 1–2 weeks, have a stool sample examined microscopically.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCLINICAL APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGI infection and inflammation:\u003c\/b\u003e traveler's diarrhea, gastroenteritis, enteritis, dysentery, food poisoning, and other gastrointestinal disorders with diarrhea, foul-smelling stools with burning sensations of the anus, abdominal discomfort and pain, borborygmus, possibly nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of incomplete defecation (tenesmus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eGI disorders with damp-heat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAll excess types of diarrhea\u003c\/b\u003e characterized by heat and dampness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eMonosodium glutamate (MSG) poisoning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Traveler's diarrhea, dysentery, gastroenteritis, and enteritis are generally caused by invasion of foreign substances or micro-organisms that cause inflammation of the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Common causes include infection (bacteria, virus, or parasites), plant toxins (mushrooms), chemical toxins (heavy metals, MSG), and drugs (antibiotics, antihelminthics, cytotoxic agents, colchicine, digoxin, NSAIDs). Clinical manifestations include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea with foul-smelling stools with burning sensations of the anus, and in some cases, presence of blood, mucus, WBC, or RBC in the stools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM differentiation:\u003c\/b\u003e These conditions are characterized by damp-heat in the Intestines, leading to pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, urgency, tenesmus, burning sensation of the anus after defecation, and diarrhea with or without mucus or blood. GI Care II uses herbs to dispel damp-heat in the Intestines, promote digestion, relieve pain, and bind the Intestines to stop diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGI Care II vs. GI Care (UC):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGI Care II\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for active infection and inflammation of the intestines due to improper food intake — bacteria lodged in the intestines need to be purged out, so purgative herbs such as Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGI Care (UC)\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for chronic ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease without active infection — it contains herbs to generate new tissue and repair the normal flora of the intestines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Take for at least \u003cb\u003e7 days\u003c\/b\u003e in cases of acute infection to completely expel pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— For colitis or traveler's diarrhea, continue for an additional 2–3 days after all symptoms subside to ensure all pathogenic factors are cleared and prevent development of chronic colitis. Follow with GI Tonic for 3–5 days to strengthen the Spleen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eExcellent formula to carry while traveling\u003c\/b\u003e to prevent or treat traveler's diarrhea and other GI infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Multiple antibiotic herbs are used for two reasons: (1) combining herbs increases antibiotic effect more than tenfold; (2) isolated use of single ingredients increases risk of bacterial and viral resistance and mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey herb-level clinical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Lian\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Coptidis \/ Coptis \/ Goldthread \/ Berberine): individually or in formula — excellent clinical results treating over 1,000 patients with bacterial dysentery with marked effectiveness and low incidence of side effects; antibiotic effectiveness comparable to ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, and cefotaxime; clears damp-heat in Intestines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHuang Qin\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Scutellariae \/ Scutellaria Baicalensis): most potent antibiotic in formula — widest spectrum of antibiotic properties; effectiveness comparable to ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, and cefotaxime; antipyretic; anti-inflammatory; clears damp-heat in Intestines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGe Gen\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Puerariae Lobatae \/ Kudzu Root \/ Pueraria): raises yang qi of the Spleen to stop diarrhea; generates fluids to replenish water loss from diarrhea; relieves exterior — effective for intestinal flu and traveler's diarrhea; antispasmodic; antipyretic; anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Paeoniae Alba \/ White Peony Root): antibiotic; antispasmodic — relieves intestinal spasms and cramps; works synergistically with Ge Gen + Gan Cao to relieve abdominal and intestinal pain, spasms, and tenesmus; clinical study — 241 out of 254 patients (94.8%) with intestinal spasms showed significant improvement within 3–6 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae \/ Licorice): antitoxin — treats poisoning from drug toxins (chloral hydrate, urethane, cocaine, picrotoxin, caffeine, pilocarpine, nicotine, barbiturates, mercury, lead), food toxins (tetrodotoxin, snake, mushrooms), and others (enterotoxin, herbicides, pesticides) via regulatory effect on endocrine and hepatic systems; analgesic; antispasmodic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eSheng Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens \/ Fresh Ginger): one of the safest and most effective ways to relieve nausea and vomiting (multiple clinical studies); harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e (Poria): antibiotic; antidiarrheal — clinical study: 93 infants with diarrhea treated 3x daily; complete recovery in 79 cases, improvement in 8 cases; strengthens Spleen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae \/ White Atractylodes): antidiarrheal — clinical study: 320 infants with diarrhea responded well to 3–4 grams of herbal powder containing Bai Zhu; strengthens Spleen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Huang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei \/ Rhubarb Root): purges damp-heat; dispels turbidity; removes bacteria causing infection; prevents retention of pathogenic factors in Intestines; treats diarrhea with blood — hemorrhagic necrotic enteritis patients report lessened pain and diminished blood in stool within 2–6 doses; \u003cb\u003esee Prop 65 warning above\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eWu Bei Zi\u003c\/b\u003e (Galla Chinensis \/ Chinese Gall \/ Gallnut): astringent — binds Intestines for relief of diarrhea; patches ulcerations to repair intestinal walls; hemostatic — over 90% effective in stopping GI bleeding in 33 patients within 9 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChun Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Ailanthi \/ Ailanthus Bark \/ Tree of Heaven): astringent — binds Intestines for relief of diarrhea; patches ulcerations to repair intestinal walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eHou Po\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis \/ Magnolia Bark): antibiotic; promotes movement of qi; eliminates stagnation, turbidity, bloating, and gas; dispels turbidity and removes bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJie Geng\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Platycodonis \/ Platycodon): raises qi of Lung and Large Intestine (\u003ci\u003ezang fu\u003c\/i\u003e relationship); treats diarrhea and tenesmus by lifting sunken qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBai Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae \/ Angelica Dahurica): dispels pus; ascending effect — assists Jie Geng in lifting sunken qi to treat diarrhea and tenesmus; antispasmodic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChuan Mu Xiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Vladimiriae \/ Vladimiria): promotes movement of qi; eliminates stagnation, turbidity, bloating, and gas; dispels turbidity and removes bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eChen Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae \/ Tangerine Peel): promotes qi movement; harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; relieves nausea and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eQing Pi\u003c\/b\u003e (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride \/ Green Tangerine Peel): promotes qi movement; eliminates stagnation and bloating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZhi Qiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Aurantii \/ Bitter Orange): promotes qi movement; eliminates stagnation and bloating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eGuang Huo Xiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Herba Pogostemonis \/ Patchouli): fragrant — wakes the Spleen; harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; dispels dampness; relieves vomiting and nausea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eZi Su Ye\u003c\/b\u003e (Folium Perillae \/ Perilla Leaf): fragrant — wakes the Spleen; harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; dispels dampness; antipyretic; anti-inflammatory; relieves vomiting and nausea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eRou Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Cortex Cinnamomi \/ Cinnamon Bark): moderates heat-clearing effect to prevent damage to Spleen and Stomach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e (Radix Angelicae Sinensis \/ Angelica Sinensis \/ Dong Quai): moderates heat-clearing effect; invigorates blood; \u003cb\u003ecaution with anticoagulants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eDa Zao\u003c\/b\u003e (Fructus Jujubae \/ Jujube \/ Chinese Date): harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; relieves nausea and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eShen Qu\u003c\/b\u003e (Massa Fermentata \/ Medicated Leaven): digestive enzymes for starches and carbohydrates; harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003cb\u003econtains wheat — contraindicated in wheat allergy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntibiotic (broad-spectrum)\u003c\/b\u003e — Huang Lian + Huang Qin (comparable to ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin, cefotaxime; 1,000+ bacterial dysentery patients); Bai Shao; Hou Po; Fu Ling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntidiarrheal\u003c\/b\u003e — Fu Ling (93 infants, 79 complete recovery); Bai Zhu (320 infants); Ge Gen (raises Spleen yang, generates fluids); Chun Pi + Wu Bei Zi (astringent, intestinal wall repair)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntispasmodic \/ analgesic\u003c\/b\u003e — Ge Gen + Bai Shao + Gan Cao (241\/254 patients, 94.8%, intestinal spasms, 3–6 days); Bai Zhi; Gan Cao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntiemetic\u003c\/b\u003e — Sheng Jiang (multiple clinical studies, safest and most effective for nausea\/vomiting)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntipyretic \/ anti-inflammatory\u003c\/b\u003e — Ge Gen; Huang Qin; Zi Su Ye; Bai Shao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eAntitoxic\u003c\/b\u003e — Gan Cao (drug, food, and chemical poisoning via endocrine\/hepatic regulation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cb\u003eHemostatic \/ gastroprotective\u003c\/b\u003e — Da Huang (hemorrhagic necrotic enteritis, blood in stool↓ within 2–6 doses); Wu Bei Zi (90%+ \/ 33 patients, GI bleeding stopped within 9 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Dispels damp-heat in the Intestines (Huang Lian, Huang Qin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Raises Spleen yang; stops diarrhea; generates fluids (Ge Gen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Binds Intestines; repairs intestinal walls (Chun Pi, Wu Bei Zi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Promotes qi movement; eliminates stagnation, turbidity, bloating, and gas (Chuan Mu Xiang, Hou Po, Chen Pi, Qing Pi, Zhi Qiao)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Purges damp-heat; removes bacteria; prevents pathogen retention (Da Huang, Chuan Mu Xiang, Hou Po)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Raises sunken qi; treats tenesmus (Jie Geng, Bai Zhi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Harmonizes middle \u003ci\u003ejiao\u003c\/i\u003e; relieves nausea and vomiting (Chen Pi, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao, Shen Qu, Guang Huo Xiang, Zi Su Ye)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Strengthens Spleen; relieves diarrhea (Fu Ling, Bai Zhu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Moderates cold herbs; protects Spleen and Stomach (Rou Gui, Dang Gui)\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. May increase to 6–8 capsules three times daily if necessary. Take for at least 7 days in acute infection to completely expel pathogens. For colitis or traveler's diarrhea, continue 2–3 days after symptoms subside; follow with GI Tonic for 3–5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementary formulas:\u003c\/b\u003e Bacterial GI infection — add Herbal ABX. Viral GI infection — add Herbal AVR. More inflammation — add Astringent Complex. Fistula, diverticulitis, or pus-filled abscess with fever — use with Resolve (AI) and Astringent Complex. IBS with bloating and gas — use with GI Harmony. Stress — add Calm or Calm (ES). IBS with constipation — use GI Harmony and Gentle Lax (Deficient) instead. Intestinal and abdominal cramping and pain — use with Flex (SC). MSG poisoning — use with Herbal DTX. Ulcerative colitis — add GI Care (UC). Hemorrhoids — add GI Care (HMR). Excess heat — add Gardenia Complex. Dryness and thirst — add Nourish (Fluids). Bleeding — add Notoginseng 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep taking plenty of pure water and appropriate foods to prevent dehydration and malnutrition. During recovery, eat easy-to-digest foods early in the meal: soup, porridge, cooked fruits and vegetables. Avoid foods that trigger diarrhea or are hard to digest: sorbitol, dairy products, spicy food, alcohol, and caffeine. Avoid raw, cold, or unsanitary food and beverages. Use a separate chopping board for raw foods to prevent contamination. Do not eat refined sugar during recovery, especially if diarrhea is caused by bacterial infection. Incorporate probiotics — take at least double or triple the normal recommended dosage while on herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao of Nutrition — Diarrhea (Dr. Maoshing Ni and Cathy McNease):\u003c\/b\u003e Eat garlic, black pepper, blueberries, cinnamon, raspberry leaves, lotus seeds, burned rice, yams, sweet potatoes, fresh fig leaves, peas, buckwheat, litchi, guava peel, apple, charcoaled bread, ginger, pearl barley, basil, and unripe prunes. Cook rice porridge with lotus seed and yam or with barley. Cook rice porridge with ginger and black pepper. Eat burnt rice or bread. Take 2 tablespoons dried apples 3x daily on empty stomach with warm water. Drink black tea. Bake 2 bulbs of garlic until black, boil in water, drink the tea. Make tea from dried litchi and Chinese black dates. Make tea from guava peel. Make tea from ginger, fennel, basil, and Chinese black dates. Make tea from unripe prunes. Eat sweet rice porridge. Avoid cold, raw foods, most fruits, juices, and overeating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash hands prior to eating. Patients with intestinal disturbance from stress should engage in regular exercise, adequate rest, and normal sleep patterns — practice meditation exercises at least twice daily; do something enjoyable to relieve stress. Relax, rest, and drink plenty of water until the condition clears up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCASE STUDIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eM.K., 52-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Traveler's diarrhea with hyperactive bowel sounds; monocytes 18 (normal \u0026lt;7), neutrophils 66% (high), lymphocytes 18% (low) — bacterial infection with possible parasitic component; damp-heat in Intestines. GI Care II 4 caps 3x daily on empty stomach. Result at 5 days: modified to 3 caps 3x daily to finish bottle; no longer experiencing intestinal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eT.P., 6-year-old female:\u003c\/b\u003e Profuse diarrhea, cramping, and fever for 4 days while traveling in Mexico; damp-heat in Intestines. GI Care II 2 caps 3x daily. Result at day 2: fever subsided, stools and cramping improved. Continued for remainder of trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003e35-year-old male:\u003c\/b\u003e Severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting after eating sushi — food poisoning; damp-heat in Intestines. GI Care II 4 grams 3x daily. Result at 1 hour after first dose: much better, decreased abdominal pain. Result after second dose: all symptoms completely resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care\"\u003eGI Care\u003c\/a\u003e – for acid reflux, gastric ulcer, and H. pylori | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-uc\"\u003eGI Care (UC)\u003c\/a\u003e – for chronic ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-harmony\"\u003eGI Harmony\u003c\/a\u003e – for IBS with bloating, gas, or constipation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-care-hmr\"\u003eGI Care (HMR)\u003c\/a\u003e – for hemorrhoids | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-abx\"\u003eHerbal ABX\u003c\/a\u003e – for bacterial GI infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-avr\"\u003eHerbal AVR\u003c\/a\u003e – for viral GI infection | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/herbal-dtx\"\u003eHerbal DTX\u003c\/a\u003e – for MSG and chemical poisoning | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/astringent-complex\"\u003eAstringent Complex\u003c\/a\u003e – for more inflammation | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gi-tonic\"\u003eGI Tonic\u003c\/a\u003e – to strengthen Spleen after recovery | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/digestive-health-gi-support\"\u003eDigestive Health \u0026amp; GI Support Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Modern Herbal Formulas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406580179055,"sku":null,"price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/8630\/5391\/files\/GIcare2.jpg?v=1782499079","url":"https:\/\/modernherbalformulas.com\/products\/gi-care-ii-travelers-diarrhea-gastroenteritis-tcm","provider":"Modern Herbal Formulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}