111 - Sugar Lobster (Jian Tang Wan)

Category:Metabolism, prevention, anti-aging


The use of the recipe according to traditional Chinese medicine:

-nourishes Yin and Qi

-abounds body fluids (Yin Ye)

-purifies empty and full heat

-harmonizes glucose levels and reduces the likelihood of diabetes progression (Xiao Ke)


Description:

Have you ever wondered if there is an easy way other than a lab test to tell if your blood sugar is too high? Probably not. Surprisingly, as far back as ancient times, Chinese physicians recognized this condition with a simple test: by urinating on a stone, they determined whether ants were attracted to sweet urine... Not only that, Chinese doctors also noticed thirst as an accompanying symptom, so they collectively named these symptoms Xiao Ke Syndrome (wasting and thirst).

Nowadays, it is a very creeping, serious and common disease. It is estimated that approximately 300 million people worldwide suffer from impaired glucose tolerance (IGT - the 'precursor' to diabetes); between 25% and 75% will develop type II diabetes within ten years. At the time of diagnosis, half will have tissue damage and all will have an increased risk of coronary heart disease.

From a TCM perspective, most cases of Xiao Ke manifest as a lack of Qi and Yin energy. For example, thirst is the result of Yin not sufficiently balancing Yang energy, as when there is not enough water to cool a fire, excessive heat occurs. This manifests as thirst in the upper radiant, "gluttony" in the middle radiant, and increased urination in the lower radiant.

Jiang Tang Wan is a blend that helps to address this condition: it nourishes Yin and Qi, generates body fluids and thus helps to maintain glucose levels. Ginseng root is one of the most well-known Chinese herbs and powerfully replenishes Qi. In the blend, it is aided by valerian root, which also does immunomodulation and supports immune function, atractylis, American ginseng and licorice, which also strengthen and harmonize digestion. In addition, both ginsengs also create fluids in the "parched" organism.

In this they are assisted by ofiopogon and stemona - they quench thirst, and in addition they purify the heat. Fennel tonifies the Kidneys, nourishes the Yin and moistens the Lungs, the schizandra fruit simultaneously prevents the leakage of what we replenish, the kudzu root creates fluids and also quenches thirst. Rehmannia "replenishes fluids", in addition, it is the most important tonic for the Kidneys - the source and root of all Yin in the body. The two "yellows" - coptis and rhubarb purify the heat. What makes our blend exceptional is the addition of American ginseng, stemona and rehmannia, thus deepening and extending the effect of the blend to all three radiants.


Indications:

-thirst, need to drink plenty of water

-dry mouth

-polyuria - frequent and copious urination

-nocturnal urination

-gluttony and constant feeling of hunger

-weight changes - losing or gaining weight

-tendency to constipation

-fatigue, exhaustion

-afternoon, night or spontaneous sweating

-heat of the five hearts (heart, palms and soles of the feet)

-dry skin, itchy skin


Modern Uses:

-glucose tolerance disorder

-compensated type II diabetes mellitus


Language:

-miscellaneous

-mostly in red

-can be uncoated or with a small amount of coating


Pulse:

-usually xi

-xu

-ruo (fine, empty, weak)

-event. shu

-hua (fast, slippery) according to the degree of heat

Contraindications:

-not known


Notes:

-Diet adherence and regimen changes are essential for treatment!

-Never arbitrarily prescribe medication established by a doctor!

-If you are taking other medications, consult your therapist or doctor before taking them.

- JianTang Wan is a tonic and therefore usually takes some time (2 to 3 months) for its effects to fully take effect.

-A 2009meta-analysis of eight studies showed that people taking Chinese herbal medicines in combination with lifestyle modification were more than twice as likely to have their fasting plasma glucose levels return to normal (i.e. fasting plasma glucose <7.8 mmol/l and 2-hour plasma glucose <11.1 mmol/l) compared with lifestyle modification alone. Those receiving Chinese herbs were also less likely to progress to diabetes over the duration of the study.


Prescription Ingredients:

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Chao

Huang Qi

valerian, root

Rad. astragali

Xi Yang Shen

Rad. panacis quinquefolii

Sheng

Di Huang

rehmania sticky, untreated root

Rad. rehmaniae preparata

Ge Gen

kudzu, root

Rad. puerariae

Xuan Shen

Japanese knotweed, root

Rad. scrophulariae ningpoensis

Mai Men Dong

ofiopogon japonica, root

Rad. ophiopogonis

Fu Ling

poria coconut, sclerotium

Skler. poriae

Huang Jing

cocor, rhizome

Rhiz. polygonati

Jiu

Huang Lian

Chinese coptis, rhizome

Rhiz. coptidis

Chao

Bai Zhu

Atractylus grandiflora, rhizome

Rhiz. atractylodis

Sheng

Da Huang

rhubarb, root