Barefoot Doctor Herbs

Functions: Shi Chuan Da Bu Wan Tonifies Qi and Blood, Warms the Yang, Strengthens Wei Qi. Ten flavor teapills can help with memory, anxiety, menstrual health, nails, and skin strength.

Indications: Qi, Blood and Yang deficiency with cold accumulation presenting with fatigue or exhaustion, weakness, listlessness, poor muscle tone and weakness of the limbs, pale or sallow complexion, pale and lusterless lips, dry and lusterless skin, hair and eyes, dark rings under the eyes, shortness of breath, soft and low voice, spontaneous sweating, poor appetite, bloating and fatigue after meals, lightheadedness, dizziness, poor concentration and memory, palpitations, anxiety, forgetfulness, bruising easily, numbness and cold in the extremities, cold intolerance, tendency to curl up, soft abdomen with poor tone and cool to the touch, scanty menstrual cycles, long menstrual cycles, continuous spotting or excessive menstrual bleeding, spermatorrhea, cracked, brittle, pitted or ridged nails, chronic non-healing ulcers and sores, Tongue: pale, teethmarks, with a thin white coat Pulse: weak, deficient, thin, thready.**

Biomedical Applications: Convalescence from severe or prolonged illnesses, post-surgical weakness, post-hemorrhagic weakness, chronic debility, chronic fatigue syndrome, malnutrition associated with deprivation or anorexia, post-partum weakness, post-partum anemia, insufficient lactation, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, mild persistent uterine bleeding, spermatorrhea, short term memory loss, attention deficit disorder, senility, clinical depression, anemia, bone marrow protection during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, chronic leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, venous stasis ulcer, subcutaneous skin ulcers, diabetic ulcers, diabetes, emphysema.*

Standard Dosage: 8 pills, 3 x day.

Clinical Dosage: Administer Shi Chuan Da Bu half an hour before or one hour after eating. In severe cases or in the initial phases of treatment, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the treatment takes effect. May be used long-term for several weeks to several months. May be used over the course of several years. For weakened digestion with a tendency to dampness or phlegm, it may be administered with Bao He San/Wan or Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi San/Wan.**

Ingredients: Rehmannia glutinosa root-prep, Angelica sinensis root, Codonopsis pilosula root, Astragalus membranaceus root, Paeonia lactiflora root, Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, Poria cocos fungus, Ligusticum wallichii rhizome, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Cinnamomum cassia bark. – Shu di huang, Dang gui, Dang shen, Huang qi, Bai shao, Bai zhu, Fu ling, Chuan xiong, Gan cao, Rou gui.

Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during the early stages of acute illness such as cold and flu, or during an acute infection. Contraindicated for conditions due to heat. Use with caution in Spleen deficient patients with a tendency to loose stools, diarrhea, poor appetite or chronic digestive weakness.**

Product Notes: Over the years we have had many requests to carry all of the unique formulas of the Min Shan line in the Plum Flower Classic line as well. Many patients find the Plum Flower packaging and labeling more accessible and easier to use, offering greater patient compliance. Still, others may prefer the cost effectiveness and traditional packaging of Min Shan brand. Shi Chuan Da Bu Wan and other Min Shan products are currently undergoing repackaging to make the box more user-friendly. The Min Shan version of this product will become available again in the near future. We recommend the Plum Flower Classic version as a substitute in the interim and apologize for any inconvenience.

*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.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal  practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.