Ulcerative Colitis is one of the most common Inflammatory bowel diseases, characterized by inflamed and ulcerating GIT mucosa, effecting the surface as well as the deeper smooth muscle layers and nerve cells. The exact cause is unknown, however the inflammatory drive appears to be linked to the enteric neuroimmune-endocrine system and neuropeptide dysregulation. There is also appears to be a genetic link of immune dysregulation in response to abnormal microbiota.

Mainstay therapy is preventing relapse and using strong immunosuppressant’s (steroids) to counter attacks. This formula combines the best of western and TCM herbs to help attenuate the inflammatory response by reducing TNF expression and enhancing IL-10 regulatory function, whilst directly effecting levels of gut-regulatory peptides. Furthermore the combination of herbs not only addresses Colonic inflammation, but also regulates entire GIT function and modulates “chronic stress response”. In TCM, UC patients are very often Qi and Spleen deficient, making treatment very difficult, i.e. acute inflammation with deficiency pattern. This formula combines isolates and TCM formulae’s to address the underlying disease pattern and promote recovery.

One animal study revealed that the specific combination of several herbs enhanced healing and reduced ulceration in animal study induced colitis. This effect however was not observed when each herb was used in isolation under the same conditions.

Indications:

Primary:

Ulcerative Colitis

Secondary:

Bechet’s disease
Chron’s disease
Colitis
IBD

Contra-indications:

Contraindicated Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Caution: Anticoagulant therapy such as Warfarin or high dose Curcumin HT, CoQ10, Tanshionone.
May inhibit CYP3A4 and CYP2B6.
Avoid potassium depleting diuretics.
Berberine can effect normal GIT flora, may require supplementation with pro-biotics if used for longer than 2 months.
Effect on other immune suppressants - unknown.
Avoid long term use in Colon cancer.

Directions:

1 to 2 capsules daily, up to 4 maximum for short periods of time

Ingredients:

Glycyrrhiza glabra - root
equiv. Glycyrrhiza glabra - root
Glycyrrhiza uralensis - root / rhizome
Panax ginseng - root and rhizome
Pinellia ternata - root and rhizome
Scutellaria baicalensis - root
Zizyphus sativa - fruit
Coptis japonica - root
equiv. Berberine

Storage:

Store below 30 degrees C. As with all medicines, keep complementary or alternative medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

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