Bazhenwan

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What does Ba Zhen Wan do?

Ba Zhen Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is utilized when a women has been diagnosed as having a Qi and Blood deficiency. Blood loss, exhaustion, poor diet, chronic disease, and labor and delivery can create a state of diminished Qi and blood deficiency. Patients exhibiting a Qi and Blood deficiency usually have a pale tongue with a white coating and a thin frail pulse to a large weak pulse.. Their faces will often look pale or drawn. They often speak with a soft, laconic voice. They may suffer from dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, p.o. appetite, spotting (from uterine bleeding), and shortness of breath,. Other symptoms that may occur are loss of appetite, post-partum fatigue and low grade fever (without infection), irregular menstruation, and ulcers or abscesses that will not heal. Illnesses sometimes associated with Qi and blood deficiency are: Anemia, dysmenorrhea, hypermenorrhea, hypoglycemia, hypomenorrhea, and optic atrophy. It should be noted that these conditions should not be treated with Ba Zhen Wan without the knowledge and consent of your health care professional.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Ba Zhen Wan?

It is always good to keep your health care practitioner updated on medications, herbals, supplements or other therapies you may be participating in.

Are there other times my health care professional needs to be advised before I take Ba Zhen 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 formula?

Take Ba Zhen Wan Pills by mouth. Swallow the pills with a large drink of warm water. Sometimes, decoctions of this formula are also available.

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 Ba Zhen Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Ba Zhen Wan?

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

What do I need to watch out for with Ba Zhen 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 Ba Zhen 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 marked. If there is an expiration date listed on the herbal product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date

Can you tell me a little more about Ba Zhen Wan?

Ba Zhen Wan is a Chinese Medicine whose formula is first listed in "Cataloged Essentials for Correcting the Body" (Zheng Ti Lei Yao) by Dr. Bi Li-Zhai in 1529AD. Ba Zhen Wan is a very popular Chinese Medicine that is considered one of the more important Women's formulas. It is said to support and nourish those who are suffering concurrently from blood and Qi deficiency.

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