Golden Life

• Stimulates digestion and relieves dyspepsia
• Improves absorption of nutrients
• Stimulates the secretion of bile and digestive enzymes
• Soothes mild inflammation of mucosa and helps relieve IBS
• Relieves cramps and flatulence
• Elimination of bad breath

Glycyrrhiza glabra (L.)
 Common Name: Licorice
Licorice root contains glycoside glycyrrhizin, has been used as a pharmacological agent in the management of peptic ulcers. Licorice root is used for GI complaints like peptic ulcers, dyspepsia, colic, and chronic gastritis. There is some evidence that licorice might accelerate the healing of peptic ulcer. It appears to  block  metabolism  of  prostaglandins  E  and F2-alpha  which  suggest  a  possible  beneficial effect on peptic ulcer. It has also antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and laxative effect.

Althaea offcinalis
Common Name: Marshmallow
Both  the  root  and  leaves  contain  mucilage polysaccharides  that  can  protect  stomach mucosa  membrane  from  local  irritation  by forming  protective  layer  and  help  soothe  mild inflammation.  Recent studies confirmed its efficacy in inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Marshmallow leaf and root are used for inflammation of the gastric mucosa, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers and constipation.

Foeniculum vulgare
Common Name: Fennel
Fennel dried ripe seeds and oil are used to make medicine. Fennel  is  used  for  various  digestive  problems including dyspepsia, flatulence, bloating, loss of appetite,  and  colic  in  infants.

Gentiana Lutea
Common Name: Gentian
The dried gentian root contains gentisin and gentiamarin, bitter glucosides.  Gentian is used for digestion problems such as loss of appetite, fullness, dyspepsia, intestinal gas, diarrhea, gastritis and vomiting.

Pimpinella anisum
Common Name: Anise
Anise  is  an  aromatic plant, important compounds  of  anise  essential  oil have stimulant  and  carminative  properties  make  it  useful  in  flatulency  and  colic.

Mentha piperita
 Common Name: Pepermint
The  applicable  part  of  peppermint  is  the  parts  which  have  oil.  The oil  is  a  complex  of menthyl ester, limonene, pinene, phellandrene and cadinene.
Peppermint is used for digestive problems including dyspepsia, indigestion, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, cramps of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and gas.

Zingiber offcinale
 Common Name: Ginger
The rhizome and root of ginger are used as a spice and also as a medicine. Ginger contains active constituents known as gingerol, gingerdione and shogaol.
Ginger is commonly used to treat various types of stomach problems, including dyspepsia, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite. It also acts as a digestive stimulant.

Oral, take one tablet daily 30 min before each meal.

Contraindications:
 No contraindications have been reported to date.
Glycyrrhiza  glabra:  People  who  have  hypertension, lung edema and arrhythmia should consult a physician  before  use.

Pregnancy/Lactation:
This product is safe to use by pregnant or lactating women. Pregnant or lactating women should consult a physician before use.

Possible Side Effects:
No adverse effects have been reported to date.

Glycyrrhiza  glabra: Hypokalemia,  hypomagnesaemia,  hypertension,  headache,  arrhythmia  and  water retention.
Foeniculum vulgare: It may cause nausea, seizures and lung edema.
Pimpinella anisum: It may cause allergic reactions in skin, respiratory and digestive system.
 Gentiana lutea: It may cause nausea or vomiting.
Mentha  piperita:  Use  of  undiluted  peppermint  oil can  cause  allergic  reaction.

Zingiber offcinale : Heartburn may occur.

Possible interaction:
No interaction with other medicinal products has been reported to date.
Glycyrrhiza glabra: Concomitant use of nitrofurantoin with glycyrrhiza glabra makes more of the drug excreted in urine.
 Althaea offcinalis:   It coats the lining of the stomach so it may interfere with the absorption of other drugs or herbs.  Its better be taken one hour before or after other medicine.
Zingiber offcinale:  If you are taking warfarin, inform your physician. Concomitant use of ginger with warfarin increases the bleeding time.  Also concomitant use of aspirin with ginger is not recommended.