Dosage differences between Chinese and Americans

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, gabriellemathieu wrote:

 

> As far as signs of nauseau, vomiting, and diarrhea go,in response to

> chinese herbs, couldn't that be because Americans, in general, eat a

> diet that predisposes to Spleen damp. Are those signs of herb

> intolerance still seen in patients that have followed a diet choosen

> to eliminate damp producing agents.

 

Good point. this is why I said that many reactions are due to people

being tonified without adequate dispersal at the same time.

 

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> Personally, when I have a patient above 140lb and they are taking

> herbal powders, (we use Lotus at my school) I often prescribe 3 grams

> 3 times a day, rather than 2 grams 3 times a day. Does this make sense

> to those of you who have more

 

I often use up to 5 grams TID for a 150 pounder, more for heavier.

 

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In regards to the first statement, I would think it is because dosage is usually based on weight. Chinese, on the average, would weigh much less than an American

>>>>>No. It is because of there liver enzymes do not metabolize the meds as quickly so that they end up with higher blood levels

Alon

 

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gabriellemathieu

Saturday, November 24, 2001 11:52 AM

Dosage differences between Chinese and Americans

Some people are saying that the Chinese require less of a western pharmaceutical, and some are saying Americans can't tolerate large amounts of Chinese herbs.In regards to the first statement, I would think it is because dosage is usually based on weight. Chinese, on the average, would weigh much less than an American. As far as signs of nauseau, vomiting, and diarrhea go,in response to chinese herbs, couldn't that be because Americans, in general, eat a diet that predisposes to Spleen damp. Are those signs of herb intolerance still seen in patients that have followed a diet choosen to eliminate damp producing agents. Personally, when I have a patient above 140lb and they are taking herbal powders, (we use Lotus at my school) I often prescribe 3 grams 3 times a day, rather than 2 grams 3 times a day. Does this make sense to those of you who have more Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education.

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> , gabriellemathieu wrote:

>

> > As far as signs of nauseau, vomiting, and diarrhea go,in response

to

> > chinese herbs, couldn't that be because Americans, in general,

eat a

> > diet that predisposes to Spleen damp. Are those signs of herb

> > intolerance still seen in patients that have followed a diet

choosen

> > to eliminate damp producing agents.

>

> Good point. this is why I said that many reactions are due to

people

> being tonified without adequate dispersal at the same time.

>

> >

> > Personally, when I have a patient above 140lb and they are

taking

> > herbal powders, (we use Lotus at my school) I often prescribe 3

grams

> > 3 times a day, rather than 2 grams 3 times a day. Does this make

sense

> > to those of you who have more

>

> I often use up to 5 grams TID for a 150 pounder, more for heavier.

>