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| DI-221
Li Shui |
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| Comment: |
| DI-221 is a modified
Hoelen Five Herb Formula. Hoelen Five Herb Formula is a classic
herbal combination for promoting water metabolism. The ingredients,
Alismatis Rhizoma, Poria, Polyporus and Plantaginis Semen promote
diuresis and remove water from the body. The research data from
China and Japan shows this formula has the effects of promoting
blood circulation, inducing diuresis and reducing edema. For 1800
years, it has been widely used to treat edema, difficult urination,
nephritis, edema of the scrotum, retention of urine, acute gastroenteritis
and cardiac edema. |
| Indications: |
| Edema, difficult
urination and retention of urine. |
| Dosage: |
| 4-6 tablets three
times per day, before meals. |
| Functions: |
Traditional:
Induces diuresis, eliminates dampness, warms yang qi and activates
the functional activity of qi. |
Modern:
Promotes blood circulation, induces diuresis and reduces edema. |
Ingredients:
| Alisma
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Alismatis
Rhizoma |
Ze
Xie |
| Polyporus
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Polyporus
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Zhu
Ling |
| Hoelen
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Poria
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Fu
Ling |
| Plantago
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Plantaganis
Semen |
Che
Qian Zi |
| Atractylodes
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Atractylodis
Rhizoma |
Bai
Zhu |
| Cinnamon
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Cinnamomi
Ramulus |
Gui
Zhi |
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| Chinese
Medical Description: |
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Alisma,
Polyporus, Hoelen, Plantago
Induces
diuresis and eliminates Dampness |
Atractylodes
Strengthens
the Spleen to eliminate water |
Cinnamon
Warms
Yang Qi and enhance the functional activity of Qi |
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