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When used correctly, Chinese herbs can be effective in treating a variety of disorders including edema and swelling, Lupus, neuro-degenerative disorders, consumptive disorders, nodules, and Bell’s Palsy. At the Lani’aina Wellness Center, high-quality extracts, available in powder and capsules, are combined into well-balanced formulas, tailored to fit the needs of each patient.
Some popular formulas, the conditions for which they are used and Western pharmaceutics for which they may be alternatives are as follows: |
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An herbal diuretic formula for edema, swelling, and water accumulation |
Bumex, Demadex, Taxide, Dyazide, Lasix |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) |
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Neuro-degenerative disorders with impaired mental and/or physical functions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and sequelae of stroke |
Aricept, Exelon, Cognex, Eldepril, Namenda, Sinemet, Reminyl |
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Chronic consumptive disorders characterized by dryness, such as thirst, dry mouth, post-infective cough, and non-productive cough |
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Formation of hardness and nodules from general infectious or inflammatory disorders |
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Treats Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis, TMJ pain, trigeminal neuralgia |
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