TCM Therapeutic Actions:
Alleviates excess Damp Heat in the Liver and Gallbladder; removes Damp Heat from the Lower Warmer; clears Liver Fire.
Contraindications:
Caution during pregnancy. May cause drowsiness. Chronic usage or large dosages are not recommended in cases of edema, hypokalemia, kidney disorders, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
TCM Contraindications:
This formula can weaken spleen and damage Yin and Yang when overused. It is contraindicated in Yin, Yang, and/or Blood deficiency. Not for long-term use.
Pharmaceutical Interactions:
This formula may INCREASE the effects of sedative drugs, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s), anticoagulants and antiplatelets; may increase potassium loss with diuretics and laxatives, which may interfere with antiarrhythmics.
This formula may DECREASE the effects of antihypertensive agents and antidiabetic medications.
This formula may have estrogen-like activity, causing hypertension and fluid retention when used with oral contraceptives. May decrease endogenous testosterone levels in men and women with polycystic ovary disease. May increase the half-life of systemic corticosteroids.
May lessen overall availability of tolbutamide.
Recommended Usage:
2-3 tablets twice daily with warm water.
