Imperial Tonic

• General tonic: increases both mental and physical functions, enhances academic and sports performance
• Recovery enhancement: speeds up recovery from any event that contributes to mental or physical exhaustion, such as surgery, severe illness, and childbirth
• Chronic fatigue: constant tiredness, low energy, and lack of interest
  Anemia: with dizziness, fatigue, lack of energy or poor appetite

• Adaptogenic function to enhance both mental and physical functions
• Enhances basal metabolic rate and increases the overall energy level
• Boosts the immune system, increases the number of white blood cells
• Treats anemia by increasing the number and function of red blood cells
• Antiaging effect to enhance longevity and promote general wellness

• Imperial Tonic is safe for long-term use. However, because it is a warm formula, it should be reduced in dosage or discontinued if it causes side effects characterized by heat, such as dry mouth, thirst, and nosebleeds.
• Since this formula may stimulant the immune system, it should be used with extreme caution in patients who have autoimmune disease or take immune suppressant drugs after organ transplant.
• This formula is contraindicated in cases of infection, inflammation, and other excess conditions.
• This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis). Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.
  

• Increase the consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts.
• Eat more fish and fish oils, onions, garlic, olives, olive oil, herbs, spices, soy products, tofu, yogurt, and fiber.
  
• Sea vegetables, such as kelp and seaweeds, replenish the body with minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, iodine and iron.
  
• Ensure adequate intake of vitamin B complex to process and utilize energy.
  
• Decrease intake of red meat, alcohol, fats, caffeine, and highly processed foods.
  
• Avoid the use of stimulants, such as coffee, caffeine, and high-sugar products.
  
• Food allergies or chemical hypersensitivity can drain energy and cause fatigue. Tests should be done to confirm or rule out allergy and/or hypersensitivity.
  
• Regular exercise and adequate rest are essential to optimal health.
  
• Take a hot bath for about 20 minutes prior to bedtime to relax. Sea salt or Epsom salts can be added to the bath water.
  
• Engage in activities such as tai chi chuan [tai ji chuan], walking, or meditation that allow calmness of mind without creating stagnation or excessive fatigue.
• Avoid exposure to heavy metal, such as lead, cadmium, aluminum, copper and arsenic, which can all suppress the immune system and cause fatigue.
  

The dosage for long-term administration is 2 to 4 capsules three times daily. The dosage may be increased up to 5 to 6 capsules three times daily for short-term use, for its adaptogenic effect or recovery enhancement.

Radix Paeoniae Alba
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Rhizoma Chuanxiong
Fructus Jujubae
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Poria
Cortex Rasus Cinnamomi
Radix Astragali
Rhizoma Dioscoreae
Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens
Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Radix Panacis Quinquefolii
Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle