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Astra 18 Diet (90 Capsules) (Health...

Therpeutic Actions1.Treats eating disorders involving abdominal bloating, edema, phlegm, congestion, fatigue, and loose or erratic stools2.Useful as part of a weight loss program with Astra Diet Tea3.Treats arthritis accompanied by extensive swelling, redness, and numbness Chinese Therapeutic Effects1.Clears dampness2.Disperses stagnant Qi3.Clears phlegm4.Tonifies spleen qi5.Softens hard masses FormulaAstra 18 Diet is based on the traditional formulas of siler and platycodon combination (as researched in Japan) for weight loss, and magnolia and hoelen combination for abdominal bloating and disturbed digestion. Astragalus (huang qi) and white atractylodes (bai zhu) tonify the spleen and augment the Qi in order to dry dampness. Alisma (ze xie), as well as astragalus (huang qi) promote urination and leach out dampness. Gardenia (zhi zi) drains damp heat. Cyperus (xiang fu) and white peony (bai shao) spreads and regulates liver Qi and are used for disharmony between the liver and spleen. Since removal of dampness and phlegm is facilitated by the proper movement of blood, tang kuei (dang gui) is added to tonify and invigorate the blood. Platycodon (jie geng) opens up and disseminates lung Qi; in addition, research has found this herb reduces the cholesterol content in the liver. The seaweeds, laminaria (kun bu) and sargassum (hai zao), are included in the formula to regulate the thyroid, clear dampness, and dissolve masses. Crataegus (shan zha) reduces and guides out food stagnation. Scute (huang qin) clears heat and dries dampness. Ginger (gan jiang) warms the middle to facilitate the digestive system. Magnolia bark (hou po) promotes the movement of Qi, transforms dampness, and resolves stagnation. Pinellia (ban xia) dries dampness, transforms phlegm, and causes rebellious Qi to descend. Citrus (chen pi) regulates the Qi, improves the transportive function of the spleen, adjunct the middle, and prevents stagnation.This formula does not contain ephedra (ma huang). Clinical Notes1.Take with Astra Diet Tea before meals. The tea will help reduce the appetite and the fiber content of the herbs will promote digestion and proper stools2.Taking the above herbs should be only one part of an overall weight loss program. Modifications of diet and lifestyle are other important aspects to weight control; i.e. exercising more and increasing intake of fresh fruits and vegetables3.This formula contains herbs that promote circulation, dispel wind, and resolves swelling, making it useful for arthritic conditions that are accompanied by swelling, redness, and numbness

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Therpeutic Actions

1.Treats eating disorders involving abdominal bloating,...

patent formula

Astra 18 Diet

alternative name

Fang Feng Tong Sheng

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Health Concerns

dosage forms

Capsules

unit size

90 Capsules

dosage

2 to 4 Capsules TID Take 1/2 hour before...

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ingredients

Astragalus root (huang qi)

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