Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Huang Lian Jie Du Tang was originally created by Dr. Wang Tao in 752 A.D. It powerfully clears heat from all of the three burners.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To enhance the formula's action of strengthening the immune system and clearing heat, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added organic Goldenseal Rhizome due to its proven antimicrobial properties and organic Oregano Leaf and organic Oregano Oil because of their thymol content. Thymol enhances the immune system and has potent antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

Organic Content
17% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Rapid. Forceful.

Tongue
Red. Yellow coat.

Chinese Medical Actions
Drains fire and relieves toxicity.

Indications
High fever. Irritability. Dry mouth and throat. Incoherent speech. Insomnia. Dark urine.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Chinese Skullcap Root (huang qin) 5:1 Extract 535 mg Gardenia Fruit (zhi zi) 5:1 Extract 535 mg Phellodendron Bark (huang bai) 5:1 Extract 535 mg Coptis Rhizome (huang lian) 5:1 Extract 269 mg Organic Goldenseal Rhizome 252 mg Organic Oregano Leaf 113 mg Organic Oregano Oil 11 mg
This formula is 17% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, soy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
Should only be prescribed in cases of excess for patients of robust constitution. If taken long-term or for conditions of heat in the nutritive or Blood levels, it may injure the Yin.

Modifying Herbs

Goldenseal: Native Americans used Goldenseal to treat infections, especially of the eyes, as well as digestive upset and skin ailments.

Goldenseal has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COLD.

Today Goldenseal is widely valued as a flu remedy as well as a treatment for sinus infections, bronchitis and other hot infections of the respiratory, urinary and digestive tracts. It is effective because of its ability to soothe inflamed or infected mucous membranes. It is also useful for diarrhea and chronic excess mucus in the bowels, with attendant loss of efficiency in absorbing nutrients and eliminating wastes. It is indicated for bacterial or amoebic infections of the digestive tract, such as giardia and dysentery. Goldenseal may also be used topically to treat skin inflammation, treat eye infections like conjunctivitis, heal minor cuts and scrapes, ease diarrhea and fight warts, cold sores and canker sores.

Research on Goldenseal itself is scanty, but a tremendous amount of work has been done on its best-known active constituent, berberine. Other berberine-containing plants include huang lian (Coptis chinensis), barberry (Berberis vulgaris), and a number of other plants. Berberine has proven antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating effects. It also shows inhibitory effects against human breast cancer cells.

Pregnant and breast-feeding women as well as patients with severe kidney or liver disease should avoid Goldenseal.

To review recent clinical research on Goldenseal, click on the PubMed link listed below:

Antimicrobial constituents from goldenseal (the Rhizomes of Hydrastis canadensis) against selected oral pathogens.

Oregano Leaf and Oregano Oil: Recently, the distilled oil of wild oregano has been touted as a treatment for infections, cancer, Candida and other diseases due to its antiseptic and immune-activating qualities.

Oregano Leaf has a taste of AROMATIC, BITTER and a temperature of COOL. Oregano Oil has a taste of AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.

Oregano Oil contains thymol and carvacrol, compounds that inhibit the growth of fungi, worms, and a number of miroorganisms. Some sources recommend rubbing a drop or two of Oregano Oil into an area that is itching due to athlete's foot, a common condition caused by the Tinea versicolor fungus.

Thymol and carvacrol are likely also responsible for the mild stomach-settling and cough-clearing qualities often attributed to Oregano Oil.

Disease-fighting antioxidants have been identified in Oregano, though it is not clear whether they appear in the oil as well as the leaves and other above-ground parts of the plant.

Specifically, Oregano Oil can be used to alleviate toothaches and fight Candida overgrowth syndrome, a condition believed to be caused by an imbalance in the body's fungi and bacteria levels.

Like all essential oils or volatile essences from aromatic plants, Oregano Oil is highly concentrated. Do not use more than a drop or two internally for one dose.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for Oregano Leaf or Oregano Oil.

To review recent clinical research on Oregano, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Susceptibility of methicillin-resistant staphylococci to oregano essential oil, carvacrol and thymol.

Inhibitory effects of selected Turkish spices and oregano components on some foodborne fungi.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg