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Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (Nourish the Heart Pills)

What does Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan do?

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is utilized when a patient has been diagnosed as having deficient Heart Syndrome due to Deficient Blood. It has been considered especially helpful for its calming effect and ability to alleviate insomnia. Symptoms that can be associated with deficient Heart Syndrome due to Deficient Blood are insomnia, forgetfulness, metal confusion, anxiety, irritability, palpitations, sleep disrupted by disturbing dreams, cold limbs, and a pale face. It functions by Nourishing the Blood, Strengthening the Heart, Calming the Spirit, and Tonifing the Qi.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

It is always good to keep your health care practitioner updated on medications, herbals, supplements or other therapies you may be participating in. They should be consulted first if you have any of these conditions: A tendency towards allergic reactions to other medicines, herbs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Are there other times my health care professional needs to be advised
before I take Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

They should be consulted first if you are: Pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Breast-feeding. If you plan to administer this herb to a child.

How should I take this herb?

Take Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan by mouth. Swallow the pills with a large drink of water.

What should the dosage be?

Dosages are usually based on the individual, severity of the symptoms and the type of problem. Generally, 8 pills 3x daily

What other medicines may interact with Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

If you experience any uncomfortable side effects, stop usage immediately and report them to your health care professional. Unknown

What do I need to watch out for with Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

There are many different brands of Chinese patent medicines/formulas and as with medicinal herbs, care should be taken with purchasing. Incorrectly labeled products and/or the presence of contaminants, adulterations, or substitutions have all been reported in conjunction with Chinese patent medicines. Contaminants s.c. as heavy metals and/or substitutions with pharmaceutical drugs (over the counter and prescription) are a serious health hazard. There have been reported cases of Chinese medicinal products being sold as Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan that were not in fact this formula. Use of known, recommended brands may reduce this possibility. See "Chinese Patent Medicines: Warning"

Where can I keep this product?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30°C (59 and 86°F) unless otherwise listed. If there is an expiration date listed on the product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date

Can you tell me a little more about Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan?

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan is listed in "Compilation of Materials of Benevolence for the Body" (Ti Ren Hui Bian) by Dr. Peng Yong-Guang, 1549 AD.