These are the herbs from the Matt Dolan Hepc
Handbook made by his partner John Tindall.
These are second generation formulas.
Herbal
supplements for Hepatitis C compromised Livers
to help maintain healthy liver functioning
Herb M. has been taking this product for the past two
years and has been instrumental in getting here to Vancouver. If you would like
to know more information on what this product has done for him, please email Hmoeller@compuserve.com
The
Liverlife Range
A General
Introduction..................................................... 1
Choosing and
Using the Products...................................... 2
Manufacturing
and Quality Control................................... 3
Cool and Calm.......................................................... 4
Peaceful River
......................................................... 6
Middle Way.............................................................. 8
Eliminator.............................................................. 10
Adjunct........................................................................... 10
Availability...................................................................... 11
YUAN Contacts ............................................................... 11
The liver is the body's chemical
powerhouse. Impairment leads to a multiplicity of symptoms.
Digestive problems, hormonal
imbalances, fluctuating energy levels, malaise and apathy all may have their
origins in liver dysfunction.
The liver not only provides
energy, metabolises food and neutralises toxins, but is also at the core of our
immune response.
Over 3000 years Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) has evolved a comprehensive understanding of the liver's
critical multi-tasking role in our health and well-being. The liver is referred
to as the 'General', and is vital in controlling the body's 'troops'.
YUAN has harnessed this knowledge
to create the Liverlife Range.
The Liverlife range offers a
unique approach. The supplements are expertly designed to provide a safe but
comprehensive therapeutic framework to support and maintain a healthy liver for
those people with related patterns. These products are not cures. They aim to
optimise response in terms of Traditional Chinese therapeutic parameters.
It is important to understand that
the ‘organs’ referred to in TCM do not correspond exactly to those in Western
Medicine. Incorporated into the terms are the functions associated with them as
well as their relationship to the fundamental substances ( e.g., ‘Qi’ and
‘blood’) and other organs.
They have been developed by John
Tindall, consultant and practitioner for YUAN. The formulations are a response
to the need for patient maintained healthcare over the long term.
They are based on his clinical observation of varied profiles of people with liver related symptoms. The formulations correspond specifically to these symptoms, delivering a customised choice. The range as a whole is revolutionary, being the first to offer people the opportunity to select their own treatment from within the range. The protocol enables direct access to the power and flexibility of Chinese herbal medicine.
As the founder and Director of the
Gateway Clinic in South London, UK, John Tindall has treated many hundreds of
patients. The clinic operates within the National Health System (NHS), and has
achieved an international reputation for the effective treatment of chronic
hepatitis, addiction, and HIV/AIDS by Traditional Chinese Medicine.
John Tindall currently runs
private clinics in London, Norway, Dublin and Ankara .
He writes,
“ Whilst individualised
prescriptions of loose herbs by specialist TCM practitioners provide the
optimum treatment option, the Liver Life supplements are a low cost and
flexible means to address common patterns of liver disharmony.
The overall principle is to
nourish the blood and yin, tonify the Qi, regulate the circulation of Qi and
Blood, and clear damp heat and fire poison from the body”.
This guide is intended to provide
the reader with the necessary information for choosing the appropriate
supplement. Please follow the procedure below to select the products most
suitable for you as an individual.
Details of the patterns and
actions of the traditional Chinese herbs used in the Liver Life range are
clearly shown in the following pages.
When selecting the formulation
most suitable, note that you may have any of the indications, but none of the
contra indications. First look at the table below and summarise your main
symptom areas.
Energy, Sleep, Sweating, Thirst,
Taste, Appetite, Digestion, Stools, Urine, Chest, Skin, Heart, Hot / Cold feeling Headaches, Eyes, Ears, Nails, Hair, Muscles, Joints, Periods, Mood, Memory, Concentration, Pain.
Secondly, check the symptoms against
the indications for each of the products in the range and decide which is the
most appropriate formulation. It is not necessary to have all the symptoms
indicated for the formula to 'fit'. Use the key differential indications to
help to decide which are most appropriate.
If you have key symptoms which
indicate the use of two of the formulae you should use a combination of both.
The procedure is to take them at different ends of the day.
For example, if you are a
combination of Peaceful River and Middle Way, take the Peaceful River in the
morning and the Middle Way in the evening. If you are a combination of Middle
Way and Cool & Calm, then take the Middle Way in the morning and the Cool
& Calm in the evening.
Remember that the Eliminator acts
as a supplement to the other formulations. It is designed to alter their
balance in order to clear the 'fire poison'
consistent with high viral loads.
Dosage. As with other herbal products, these formulations are most likely
to be of benefit if taken consistently over time.
Start on a low dosage to give your
body time to adjust. It is a good idea to begin by taking one tablet twice per
day, in the morning and evening, twenty minutes before a meal.
It is recommended that you stay on
the lower dose for several weeks. If you notice improvements on this dose,
there is no need to increase the intake. Dosage may be increased to a maximum
of four tablets twice per day.
Traditional Chinese medicine is
considered to be complementary to other approaches. It is OK to carry on taking
vitamins, and individual western herbs such as Milk Thistle (Silybum) and St
John's Wort (Hypericum).
Should you experience any side
effects (diarrhoea, pain, vomiting, or shortness of breath), or what may appear
to be an allergic reaction, have them stop taking the formulation. Contact Yuan
Products via Healthpack and seek medical advice.
Reactions to herbs may be subtle
and settle after a few days. Softer stools or windiness, for example, may only
be an indication that the herbs are effectively reducing heat in the digestive
system and redirecting Qi.
A particular long term formulation
may be inappropriate if the general health changes, for example, if flu or
another virus is contracted. Should this happen, stop taking the herbs until
the problem has passed, then recommence firstly on a lowered dosage.
It is also probable that as the
health improves on one formulation, another may become more appropriate.
To maximize healing with the Liver
Life range it is best to follow the ancient Traditional Chinese traditions for
health maintenance. Regularity, moderation and balance are central and should
be applied to all areas of day to day life - eating, sleeping, exercise, the
emotional state.
Remember, you and your patients
are supported whilst using the formulations. Qualified staff at Healthpack (the
distributor) offer guidance for prescribing and will be able to answer most of
your queries, (telephone 01608 658941). If you feel that you fall outside the
indications or wish to consult with John Tindall please call the YUAN support
contact number listed on the back page.
Yuan encourages patients to keep
abreast of changes in their symptoms and values dialogue with those taking or
prescribing the Liverlife supplements. A recording system is in place for
monitoring progression and collecting data. YUAN will be pleased to cover all
postage costs. Please call the YUAN support contact number.
Please remember that the
supplements are in no way meant to take the place of regular medical
consultations. Medical supervision is needed for serious ailments or prolonged
symptoms.
Only safe, government approved
herbs are used in these formulations. No banned ingredients are used.
All our formulae are manufactured
in the UK in strict accordance with British Pharmaceutical GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practice) standards. This process includes:
Testing of all ingredients prior
to and throughout manufacturing to ensure bio-burdens, pesticide residues,
heavy metals and afloxins are either absent or within allowable limits.
Consistent monitoring of procedure
by qualified technicians to ensure compliance with GMP standards.
Issuance of GMP certification with
each batch.
Initial inspection of raw herbal
material including heavy metal testing, analysis of principal constituents,
microscopic and macroscopic examinations.
Raw material is then processed
according to traditional methods, and are tested for loss on drying, ash
content, foreign matter, and content of water or alcohol soluble substances.
Issuance of product specs upon
shipment from Sheng Chang Pharmaceutical. Specs include, but are not limited to,
pharmaceutical name, particle size, concentration ratio, microbial test limit
etc.
QUALITY CONTROL CHECK 3
Powders undergo testing for
afloxins, heavy metals, randomized checks, pesticide residues etc.
QUALITY CONTROL CHECK 4
The mixed powders are autoclaved (
a process used to eliminate any bio-burdens), then subjected to microbial
tests.
QUALITY CONTROL CHECK 5
Tablets are assessed for
compliance with the General Requirements for Tablets in the British
Pharmacopeia. Tests include uniformity of tablet weight and disintegration
levels.
Overall Action: To nourish the Yin of the liver
and kidneys.
To
move the Qi and the blood.
To
clear stagnant fire poison.
To
address 'Yin level' disharmony
1. Exhausted especially in the evening.
2. Insomnia.
3. Night sweats and hot feet at night time.
4. Thirst and dry mouth.
5. Constipation. Stomach acid and distension of the lower belly.
6. Urine dark and scanty and often needing to go at night.
7. Dry and itchy skin.
8. Palpitations.
9. Low grade fevers especially after midday and worse at night.
10. Headaches and migraines.
11. Hair dry and falling out.
12. Joint pains especially the hips and lumbar spine.
13. Red cheek bones.
14. Memory and concentration poor.
1. Vivid dreams.
2. Dry
unproductive cough and shortness of breath.
3. Angry and depressed.
4. Sharp pains in the right flank and upper right quadrant.
5. Eyes
dry, sore, ‘floaters’ poor vision.
6. Nails brittle or split and ridged.
7. Periods irregular, clotted, light or heavy, painful, depressed
and low energy.
8. Considerable
fire poison present in the body.
1. Pregnant or likely to become so.
2. Colds and influenza.
3. Fevers.
4. Diarrhoea.
5. Productive cough with phlegm.
Cool and Calm Herbal ingredients
Chinese and Latin Name Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Action
Sheng Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae To
nourish Yin, cool the blood & promote body fluid.
To reduce night sweats, improve
sleep, promote bowel movement.
Ji Xue Teng Caulis Spathlobi To
nourish the blood & move the blood. To regulate the period, reduce pain &
relax the ligaments & tendons.
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae Sinensis
To nourish the blood & promote circulation. To reduce dry hair,
skin, eyes, nails. To regulate the period & move the bowels.
Qian Cao Gen Radix Rubiae To cool
the blood & promote circulation & reduce pain in the flank & joints. To reduce bleeding.
Bei Sha Shen Radix Glehniae To
nourish Yin & generate body fluid. To reduce dry cough, thirst, constipation, dry itchy skin
Mai Men Dong Radix Ophiopogonis To
nourish Yin & clear heat. To Reduce thirst, dry cough, palpitations,
insomnia, constipation.
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii To nourish
the blood & vital essence of the body.
To improve weakness, blurred vision, dizziness, weak back &
knees.
Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis To
move the blood & Qi & reduce pain.
Ma Bian Cao Herba Verbenae To
clear fire toxin from the blood & liver.
Da Huang Radix et Rhizoma Rhei To
clear heat, move & cool the blood. To reduce constipation & abdominal
distension.
Zi Cao Radix Arnebiae To clear heat,
cool the blood & move the stool.
Wa Leng Zi Concha Arcae To move
blood stagnation, reduce acid & abdominal pain.
Ban Zhi Lian Herba Scutellariae
Barbarata To clear fire toxin from the
blood & liver.
Dan Shen Radix Salviae
Miltiorrhizae To nourish & move the blood & break up blood stagnation.
To calm the mind, reduce palpitations & improve sleep.
Bai Ji Li Fructus Tribuli To
pacify the liver & reduce flank pain. To reduce headaches & brighten
the eyes. To reduce skin itching.
Chuan Lian Zi Fructus Tribuli To
move the Qi & reduce pain in the flank
Yu Jin Radix Curcumae To move
blood, break up blood stagnation & reduce pain. To reduce swelling, calm the mind & improve the mood.
Ze Lan Herba Lycopi To move blood;
reduce swelling & reduce pain.
Wu Wei Zi Fructus Schisandrae To
reduce sweating, strengthen the breathing & reduce dry cough. To calm the
mind & improve the immune system.
Overall Action: To
regulate the Qi of the liver, spleen & stomach
To
clear damp heat
To
address 'Qi level' disharmony
1. Lassitude, apathy especially in the morning.
2. May sweat easily in the daytime, especially before midday.
3. Poor digestion, poor appetite, nausea, acid, bitter taste in the
mouth.
4. Bloating,
fullness in the epigastrium, gas, wind, abdominal cramps, stools loose, or
soft.
Muscle ache, heavy feeling in the
body.
6. Mood
swings and lack of concentration.
1. Urine: Often needing to go frequently, passing copious amounts
of clear urine.
2. Regular
production of catarrh and phlegm which is easy to bring up.
3. Intermittent feelings of alternate hot and cold.
4. Muzzy feeling in the head.
5. Premenstrual tension: irritable, flat mood, sore or distended
breasts and abdomen.
6. Pain in the upper right quadrant & flank.
7. Considerable fire poison present in the body.
Contra indications
1. Pregnant or likely to become so
2. Colds and influenza
3. Fevers
4. Constipation,
dry mouth and throat, thirst, migraines, hot or sweating at night.
5. Taking
interferon therapy
Peaceful River Herbal ingredients
Chinese and Latin Name Traditional Chinese Therapeutic
Action
Dang Shen, Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae To strengthen the Qi & body fluids & benefit the immune system.
Bai Zhu, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae To strengthen the Qi &
dry up dampness. To improve appetite and
digestion.
Zhi Shi, Fructus Aurantii To
unblock stagnation of Qi & reduce abdominal bloating, & wind.
Chi Shao Yao, Radix Paenia Rubra
To cool the blood & regulate the blood circulation & clear fire From the liver.
Fu Ling, Poria Cocos To clear damp
from the body, strengthen digestion & calm the mind.
Yin Chen Hao, Herba Artemisiae
Scopariae To clear damp & heat from the liver and promote digestion.
Tian Ji Huang, Hypericum Japonicum
To clear fire toxin from the blood and liver.
Ji Gu Cao, Herba Abri To clear
fire toxin from the blood and liver.
Xiang Fu, Cyperi Rotundi, Rhizoma
To improve Qi circulation & soothe the liver & regulate the period.
Shi Chang Pu, Rhizoma Acori
Tatarinowii To harmonise the stomach, reduce acid & nausea & improve
concentration.
Huo Xiang, Herba Agastaches To
transform damp, reduce nausea & improve digestion & reduce muscle
ache.
Bai Dou Kou, Fructus Amoni
Rotundus To transform damp, reduce nausea & fullness in the abdomen, &
regulate digestion.
Hu Huang Lian, Rhizoma
Picrorrhizae To clear damp & heat from the liver & digestive system. To
clear heat from the blood.
Huang Qin, Radix Scutellariae To
clear damp & heat from the lungs, digestive system gall bladder.
Ban Xia, Rhizoma Pinelliae To
reduce cough and resolve phlegm and promote digestion.
Si Gua Lou, Retinervus Luffae
Fructus To clear damp from the muscles & reduce muscle ache & reduce
cough.
Sheng Ma,Rhizoma Cimucifuga To
raise the Qi & improve the mood. To
clear fire poison and promote the digestive system.
Chai Hu,Radix Bupleuri To resolve
hot & cold feelings, regulate the liver Qi & reduce irritability. To raise the Qi and improve the mood.
Overall Action: To
tonify the blood and the Qi.
To
cool the blood.
To
eliminate damp heat and fire poison
To
address 'blood level' disharmony
1. Tired, especially in the afternoon.
2. Thirst and desire for cold drinks.
3. Urine dark or feeling hot and painful to pass.
4. Skin eruptions or skin hot to the touch.
5. Hot hands and feet, especially at night.
6. Poor Memory.
7. Broken blood vessels under the skin.
8. Tired or red eyes. Red palms and nail
beds.
9. Tremor or twitching of the muscles.
10. Periods: painful, heavy, clotted and
emotionally volatile.
1. Feelings of heat: frequent or persistent
and worse after midday.
2. Nose bleeds, blood in the urine or stools.
3. Dry skin, hair and nails.
4. Headaches.
5. Palpitations.
6. Stools incomplete or hard to pass.
7. Disturbed sleep, grinding the teeth at
night or nightmares.
8. Muscle ache and joint pains especially the
knee, ankles, elbows and wrists.
9. Low mood, irritable and outbursts of anger.