Wu Pi Yin 五皮飲 - Five Peel Drink
Poria and Areca Combination
VALUE & POTENCY
We use highly concentrated, water extracted herb granules. Our whole herbs are always premium grade, and pesticide free, wildcrafted, or organic whenever feasible.
WU PI YIN Origin
Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1107)
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WU PI YIN Ingredients
| Acanthopanax root peel | Wu Jia P | 20% |
| Ginger root peel | Sheng Jiang Pi | 20 |
| Poria Cocos peel | Fu Ling Pi | 20 |
| Lycium bark peel | Di Gu Pi | 20 |
| Arecae root peel | Da Fu Pi | 20 |
* Plum Flower version is slightly modified.
Safety and Side Effects of WU PI YIN
- Not be used for severe spleen deficiency.
- For those with severe Kidney Deficiency use Kidney tonifying herbs.
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are self-prescribing, please Start a TeleVisit, Phone, or E-mail Consultation ensure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects,
How to Dose and Prepare WU PI YIN
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
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. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: 8 pills, 3 times a day.
** Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare 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.