isatis cooling

Quick update: For those of you interested in Qing Dai (one herb) vs. Istatis Cooling (combo), I consulted with 2 accupuncturists/herbalists and they both said that Qing Dai can be tough on the liver and stomach, and that it's best to take several herbs at once. In Chinese medicine it's very uncommon to use just one herb by itself. In fact, the reason herbs are almost always used in combination is to prevent side effects. Qing dai is very cold and used without a counter balance might damage something else, like stomach function. Interestingly, in the study on Qing Dai 2/10 of the patients had abnormal liver function that was reversible.

They recommended Istatis Cooling over the Qing Dai. I just ordered it online, but let me know if any of you have continued positive experiences with it. I bought Qing Dai initially but am now too worried to start it.

CGK1998 said...
I am coming up on 2 years of remission using Isatis Cooling - I still take Apriso and Canasa (as needed). I had a pretty quick positive reaction to it when I started it in a stubborn flare - my acupuncturist had me doing 5 pills/3 times a day until I reached remission, and then I tapered from there. I haven't had any negative side effects that I can think of.

Hope it works for you all!

Nice regarding the 2 year remission after having pancolitis! Hopefully, it will work for me as well

Hi Jane974, thank you for the infos about the Istatis Cooling. I was going to try Qing Dai, but don't want to end up with a liver problem on top of the rest!

Someone in Canada buy it online? Can't find anything, the brand on amazon don't ship overhere... Might have to go across the city visits some Chinese Herbs shops!