Comment:
DI-221 is a modified Hoelen Five Herb Formula. Hoelen Five Herb Formula is a classic herbal combination for promoting water metabolism. The ingredients, Alismatis Rhizoma, Poria, Polyporus and Plantaginis Semen promote diuresis and remove water from the body. The research data from China and Japan shows this formula has the effects of promoting blood circulation, inducing diuresis and reducing edema. For 1800 years, it has been widely used to treat edema, difficult urination, nephritis, edema of the scrotum, retention of urine, acute gastroenteritis and cardiac edema.

Indications:
Edema, difficult urination and retention of urine.

Dosage:
4-6 tablets three times per day, before meals.

Function
Traditional:
     Induces diuresis, eliminates dampness, warms yang qi and activates the functional activity of qi.
Modern:
     Promotes blood circulation, induces diuresis and reduces edema.

Chinese Medical Description:
Alisma, Polyporus, Hoelen, Plantago
     Induces diuresis and eliminates Dampness
Atractylodes
     Strengthens the Spleen to eliminate water
Cinnamon
     Warms Yang Qi and enhance the functional activity of Qi