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What does Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan do?

Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan is a Chinese medicinal formula that is utilized when a patient is suffering from stuck Qi. It relieves pressure in the chest, abdominal distension, and some gastrointestinal disorders. Symptoms that can be associated with stuck Qi are: a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, p.o. digestion, constipation, belching, hiccups, bad breath, sour regurgitation, p.o. appetite, chest pain, pressure or constriction, shortness of breath, fatigue, and a pale face. Illnesses sometimes associated with stuck Qi may be: gastritis, stomach or duodenal ulcers, and intestinal obstructions.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Chen Xiang Hua Qi 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: Chest pain or constriction. You are currently taking medication chest pain and/or constriction, constipation, or gastrointestinal ailments. 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 Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan?

They should be consulted first if you are: If you are already taking medication for any of the above mentioned conditions. Pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Breast-feeding. If you plan to administer this herb to a child.

When is Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan usage contraindicated?

If you have been diagnosed with deficient Yin.

How should I take this formula?

Take Chen Xiang Hua Qi 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. It is usually recommended that you do not take this medicine with food but that it is taken 30 minutes before or after a meal. Generally, 8 pills 3x daily - may differ from brand to brand, please check labels for suggested dosages.

What other medicines may interact with Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan?

If you experience any uncomfortable side effects, stop usage immediately and report them to your health care professional. Unknown Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (stop usage and report it to your health care professional if they are continuing or bothersome): Diarrhea (lower the dosage immediately or stop using)

What do I need to watch out for with Chen Xiang Hua Qi 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. 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 specified. 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 Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan?

Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan is believed to originate from "Imperial Pharmacy Formulas, Vol III" (Yu Yao Yuan Fang, Vol III) by Xu Guo-Zhen, during the Yuan Dynasty, 1270 to 1368AD. Usual Ingredients Note: some of the modern formulas vary from the original in content. In the first table below are herbs found in some of the modern formulas. The second table contains the herbs listed for the older version of the formula.

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