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Zheng Gu Zi Jin Tang Uses
Second- and third-stage trauma characterized by a yellow-purple bruise and pain and stiffness in the affected area.
Ingredients Zheng Gu Zi Jin Tang
| Dang gui | tangkuei root | 13 % |
| Lian zi | lotus seed | 13 |
| Fu ling | poria cocos | 13 |
| Bai shao | white peony root | 13 |
| Ding xiang | clove flower | 10 |
| Mu xiang | vladimiria root | 10 |
| Xue jie | dragon's blood | 5 |
| Hai er cha | black cutch | 5 |
| Da huang | rhubarb root, rhizome) | 5 |
| Hong hua | carthamus flower | 5 |
| Mu dan pi | moutan root bark | 5 |
| Gan cao | licorice root) | 3 |
Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan Tang Side Effects and Safety
Contraindicated During Pregnancy
Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.
Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan Tang Dosage
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for 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.
Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan Tang may be used topically. Tincture whole herbs with alcohol for topical application.
* 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)
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. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.