LPS Support™

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Overview

LPS Support is a traditional Chinese herbal formula traditionally used as a complementary support for people managing serious autoimmune conditions such as lupus, alongside — never in place of — their rheumatologist's care. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this pattern is traditionally associated with heat toxicity and underlying deficiency occurring together. This traditional framework is not a medical diagnosis. Lupus is a complex, potentially serious condition that requires ongoing diagnosis and management by a qualified physician.

⚠️ For use only alongside your rheumatologist's care and supervision. This formula is not a substitute for prescribed lupus medication. Always consult your physician before adding any herbal formula to your treatment plan.

Clinical Applications & Benefits

LPS Support is traditionally used to help support:

• General comfort during seasonal skin sensitivity, occasional joint stiffness, and fatigue, alongside a doctor's care
• Overall balance for traditional full-body harmony, as a complement to medical care
• General wellbeing during periods of managing a chronic autoimmune condition

This formula is traditionally used strictly as a complement to ongoing rheumatology care, not as a treatment for lupus itself.

Key Herbs (TCM Data)

— Bai Hua She She Cao (Hedyotis) and Ban Zhi Lian (Barbat Skullcap): traditionally used to clear heat and toxins.

— Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit): traditionally used to clear heat and support comfort.

— Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum Flower): traditionally used to clear heat and support skin comfort.

— Di Huang (Rehmannia): traditionally used to nourish yin and tonify blood.

— Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena) and Chi Shao (Red Peony Root): traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood.

— Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Bark): traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood.

— Tao Ren (Peach Seed) and Hong Hua (Safflower): traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation and ease stagnation.

Safety & Contraindications

1. This formula is not a substitute for prescribed lupus medication and should only be used with your physician's knowledge and supervision.
2. This formula contains many bitter, cooling herbs. If signs of depleted qi or yin appear (such as fatigue or cold extremities), consult your practitioner about adding supportive formulas.
3. Immune-stimulating tonic herbs, such as Huang Qi (Astragalus) and Ren Shen (Ginseng), should be used with caution in autoimmune conditions and only under practitioner guidance.
4. Certain medications, including hydralazine, procainamide, and isoniazid, along with some birth control pills, are recognized causes of drug-induced lupus; discuss your full medication list with your physician.
5. Lupus is a complex condition affecting each person differently; ongoing evaluation and treatment from a qualified physician is essential.

Dosage & Directions

Standard dosage: 4–6 capsules three times daily; during flare-ups, some practitioners increase to 6 capsules four times daily. Always coordinate dosing changes with your healthcare team.

Supplementary formulas: For skin rash, this formula is traditionally paired with Silerex. For joint discomfort, it is traditionally paired with Flex (Heat). For fatigue and low blood counts, it is traditionally paired with Imperial Tonic.

Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition: A diet lower in fat, salt, and animal protein is traditionally recommended, along with foods like barley, mung bean, mushrooms, and soy products. Reducing caffeine, sugar, and processed foods is also traditionally encouraged. Discuss any significant dietary changes with your healthcare team, especially if you have kidney involvement.

Lifestyle: Adequate rest, gentle regular movement, sun protection, and hypoallergenic skincare products are traditionally recommended to support overall comfort.

Related Reading

Also see: Silerex – for skin sensitivity and rashes, Imperial Tonic – for fatigue and low blood counts, and the Natural Defense & Traditional Immune Harmony Collection for related formulas.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.