TCM Therapeutic Actions:
Helps relieve phlegm and harmonizes the relationship between the Gallbladder and Stomach.
Contraindications:
Contraindicated in pregnancy and bleeding disorders.
TCM Contraindications:
Contraindicated in Yin- or Blood-deficiency type Shen disturbances, Heart-deficiency insomnia, palpitations, stomach cold.
Pharmaceutical Interactions:
May increase anticoagulant and antiplatelet effects; use cautiously with these types of agents as well as thrombolytic agents and low molecular weight heparins.
May interfere with the action of scopolamine.
Diuretic effect may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes.
Contains constituents that increase activity of the sympathetic nervous system; use with caution in those using antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antihyperthyroid and/or antiseizure medications.
Recommended Usage:
2-3 tablets twice daily with warm water.