Fu Tu Dan 茯菟丹 - Poria and Cuscuta Special Formula
Hoelen and Cuscuta Special Pill
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FU TU DAN Ingredients
Sm. Cuscutae | Tu Si Zi | 25 % |
Fr. Schisandrae | Wu Wei Zi | 10 |
Rz. Dioscoreae | Shan Yao | 20 |
Sm. Nelumbinis | Lian Zi | 20 |
Poria | Fu Ling | 25 |
FU TU DAN Safety and Side Effects
- Can cause constipation. Do not use for constipated patients
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to start an E-mail Consultation or TeleVisit now.
FU TU DAN Dosage
Granules: There are many factors that determine the correct dose, but for most granulated herbs, the therapeutic dose is between 4-16 grams per day (taken in 2-4 doses). (You may have received a 1-gram spoon)
Dissolve the powder in any amount of liquid, and drink.
If you are self-prescribing, it is very much in your best interest to consult with us to determine the exact dose.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain.
Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
- SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
- GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)
Information is for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your health care provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease
*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.