Gentle Lax (Excess) is an herbal formula designed to treat patients with excess-type constipation. Excess-type constipation is defined as acute and severe constipation, constipation in young adults, constipation with abdominal distension or pain, or constipation in patients with a red tongue, red face, and yellow tongue coat.
 
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Clinical Applications:
* Constipation
* Excess-type constipation with red tongue, yellow tongue coat, and red face
* Food stagnation or indigestion with abdominal distension and pain
 
TCM Functions: 
* Relieves constipation
* Disperses lower abdominal distension and pain
* Purges accumulation of stagnant heat
 
Cautions and Contraindications
* This is a strong herbal formula that should be reserved for those with severe constipation. Stop taking the herbs when the desired effect is achieved. Use of Gentle Lax (Excess) at a large dosage or for a prolonged period of time is not recommended as it may cause diarrhea and dehydration.
* Patients with intestinal obstruction should be referred to a medical doctor for immediate help. Surgical intervention may be necessary in some cases.
* Patients with hemorrhoids should only take Gentle Lax (Excess) to relieve constipation. Should more bleeding occur, stop taking the formula immediately and switch to Notoginseng 9 instead.
* A more serious etiology should be suspected if the constipation is accompanied by vomiting, blood in the stools, weight loss, or a distended, tympanitic abdomen.
* This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* Gentle Lax (Excess) may be irritating to the intestinal mucosa. Patients should take this formula with caution by starting with a lower dosage or taking it with food.
* The following warning statement is required by the State of California: “This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) and Fan Xie Ye (Folium Sennae). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) and Fan Xie Ye (Folium Sennae) may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.”