Description
Ingredients
Zhi Mu Radix Anemarrhenae
Huang Bai Cortex Phellodendri
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae preparata
Shan Yao Rhizoma Dioscoreae oppositae
Shan Zhu Yu Fructus Corni
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae albae
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis
Che Qian Zi Semen Plantaginis
Qu Mai Herba Dianthi
Bian Xu Herba Polygoni avicularis
Bi Xie Rhizoma Dioscoreae hypoglaucae
Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis
Huang Qi Radix Astragali
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae alba
Tu Si Zi Semen Cuscutae
Ze Lan Herba Lycopi
Pattern
Damp-Heat in the Bladder, Kidney deficiency, sinking of Qi.
Action
Resolve Dampness and clear Heat from the Bladder, tonify the Kidneys, lift Qi.
Tongue: Sticky-yellow coating on the root with red spots on the root.
Pulse: Weak on both rear positions.
Classical Antecedent
Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan
Differences from Classical Antecedent
Stronger action in draining Damp Heat from urinary passages, tonify Qi, more balanced tonification of Kidneys (Yin and Yang).
Explanation
Water Passages™ is a variation of Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhena-Phellodendron-Rehmannia Pill) which nourishes Kidney-Yin and resolves Damp-Heat from the Bladder. The formula has been modified to address Kidney deficiency and a sinking of Qi.
The first eight herbs, Huang Bo Zhi Mu, Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Ze Xie, Mu Dan Pi and Fu Ling constitute the root formula Zhi Bo Di Huang Wan.
- Che Qian Zi, Qu Mai, Bian Xu, Bi Xie and Yi Yi Ren resolve Dampness from the urinary passages
- Huang Qi and Chai Hu lift sinking Qi
- Bai Shao was added to “moderate urgency”
- Tu Si Zi was added to tonify Kidney-Yang
- Ze Lan to resolve Dampness and invigorate Blood
Disclaimer
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.
