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(Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae, white peony root) Standard daily dosage: 6-30g

AH: Safe when used appropriately

B&G: Use with caution in debilitated patients with diarrhea. According to some traditional sources, antagonizes Shi Hu (Herba Dendrobii) and

Mang Xiao (Mirabilitum), counteracts Bie Jia (Carapax Amydae Sinensis)

and Xiao Ji (Herba Cephalanoploris Segeti), and is incompatible with Li

Lu (Rhizoma Et Radix Veratri).

C&C: Contains calcium, tannic acid, potassium, and glycosides. Could possibly cause hyperkalemia when used with potassium-sparing diuret-

ics. Could possibly reduce the effect of most antibiotics, cause digitalis intoxication and heart arrhythmias, could possibly reduce the absorption and therapeutic effect of levadopa, isoniazid, chlorpromazine, calcium carbonate and gluconate, atropine, ephedrine, quinine, reserpine, vitamin B1, trypsine, amylase, and pepsin. Vitamin C, nicotinic acid, glutamic

acid, hydrochloric acid, and other highly acidic substances could possi- bly reduce the therapeutic effect of this medicinal.

Gan Cao

(Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, licorice) Standard daily dosage: 2-12g

AH: Do not use during pregnancy. (This medicinal is routinely used in Chinese medical gynecology during pregnancy as part of formulas appropriately prescribed on the basis of pattern discrimination.) As a single herb in high doses, it is contraindicated in diabetes, hypertension, and liver disorders. Not for long-term use.

BR: May increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides. May increase potassi- um loss due to diuretics and laxatives. Possible additive effect to corti- costeroids. May be synergistic with insulin in causing hypokalemia and sodium retention.

B & G : According to some traditional sources, is incompatible with G a n

S u i (Radix Euphorbiae Kansui), Yuan Hua (Flos Daphnes Genkwae), and Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae). If taken long-term, it may cause

hypertension and/or edema. Contains glycyrrhetinic acid which could pos- sibly cause a reduction in thyroid activity and basal metabolic rate. The research on Gan Cao concurs that this medicinal is generally safe when used in small amounts as an envoy. It should not be taken long-term or as a single herb during pregnancy. When used as a single medicinal or in patients taking other potent Western pharmaceuticals, caution should be exercised to guard against potential toxicity and drug interaction.

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(White Tiger Decoction, a.k.a. Gypsum Combination) Category: Qi aspect heat-clearing

Functions: Clears heat and engenders fluids

Chinese medical indications: Yang ming blazing heat (i.e., heat evils entering the qi aspect) with high fever, profuse sweating, aversion to heat, a red facial complexion, severe thirst, easy anger, and a flooding, rapid pulse

Contraindications: Spleen qi vacuity fever or true cold and false heat

Western medical indications: High fever due to infectious ill- nesses such as gingivitis, encephalitis B, epidemic meningitis, lobar pneumonia, erysipelas, scarlatina, measles, common cold, flus. Also useful in treating diabetes mellitus, eczema, pruritus, and some anxiety and emotional disorders.

Potential formula toxicities & interactions: None listed

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Shi Gao

(Gypsum Fibrosum) Standard daily dosage: 9-30g

B&G: Could possibly cause gastric upset in some patients. C&C: Contains calcium. Could possibly reduce the effect of most antibiotics and levadopa, cause digitalis intoxication and heart arrhyth- mias, and hinder the absorption of isoniazid.

Zhi Mu

(Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis) Standard daily dosage: 6-12g

AH: Safe when used appropriately

B&G: May cause diarrhea in some patients.

C&C: Contains potassium and glycosides. Could possibly cause hyper- kalemia when used with potassium-sparing diuretics. Vitamin C, nico- tinic acid, glutamic acid, hydrochloric acid, and other highly acidic sub- stances could possibly reduce the therapeutic effect of this medicinal. PDR: No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.

Gan Cao

(Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, licorice) Standard daily dosage: 2-12g

AH: Do not use during pregnancy. (This medicinal is routinely used in Chinese medical gynecology during pregnancy as part of formulas appropriately prescribed on the basis of pattern discrimination.) As a single herb in high doses, it is contraindicated in diabetes, hypertension, and liver disorders. Not for long-term use.

BR: May increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides. May increase potassi- um loss due to diuretics and laxatives. Possible additive effect to corti- costeroids. May be synergistic with insulin in causing hypokalemia and sodium retention.

B&G: According to some traditional sources, is incompatible with Gan

Sui (Radix Euphorbiae Kansui), Yuan Hua (Flos Daphnes Genkwae),

and Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae Tenuifoliae). If taken long-term, it may cause hypertension and/or edema. Contains glycyrrhetinic acid which could possibly cause a reduction in thyroid activity and basal metabolic rate.

The research on Gan Cao concurs that this medicinal is generally safe when used in small amounts as an envoy. It should not be taken long- term or as a single herb during pregnancy. When used as a single medic- inal or in patients taking other potent Western pharmaceuticals, caution should be exercised to guard against potential toxicity and drug interac- tion.

Geng Mi

(Semen Oryzae Sativae, polished rice) Standard daily dosage: 15-30g

No toxicity or interaction information listed in the sources

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(Pulsatilla Decoction, a.k.a. Anemone Combination) Category: Heat-clearing

Functions: Clears heat and resolves toxins, cools the blood and stops dysentery

Chinese medical indications: Heat toxins burning and damag- ing the stomach and intestines with abdominal pain, tenesmus, perianal burning, diarrhea with pus and blood (but more blood than pus), thirst, a red tongue with yellow fur, and a slippery, bowstring, rapid pulse

Contraindications: Spleen qi vacuity weakness

We s t e rn medical indications: Acute enteritis, postpartum enteritis, acute bacillary dysentery, amoebic dysentery, ulcerative colitis, abnor- mal vaginal discharge, urinary tract infections, acute conjunctivitis Potential formula toxicities & interactions:

FL/B&B: Not to be used for long periods of time in patients with digestive weakness.

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In document Guía de funcionamiento VLT Midi Drive FC 280 (página 69-76)