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Er Chen Wan (Two Old Valuable Herbs Pills)

What does Er Chen Wan do?

Er Chen Wa is a Chinese medicinal formula that is commonly utilized when a patient is suffering from a cough that produces clear or white phlegm. It has also been considered especially helpful and is prescribed in China for excess phlegm, dampness in the lungs, chest congestion, and cough with phlegm that is damp, difficult and "sticky" to expel. Other uses are in the treatment of p.o. digestion with bloating, nausea, dizziness, or vomiting. It has been prescribed in the treatment of chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and similar lung disorders.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Er Chen 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: If you suffer from a chronic cough. If you suffer from emphysema or other lung diseases 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 Er Chen Wan?

They should be consulted first if you are:

When is Er Chen Wan contraindicated?

Er Chen Wan is contraindicated in cases of a dry cough. 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 Er Chen Wan pills by mouth. Swallow the pills with a large drink of warm 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 Er Chen Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Er Chen 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 Er Chen 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 Er Chen 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 herbal product, throw away the unused portion after the expiration date

Can you tell me a little more about Er Chen Wan?

Er Chen Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula originally listed in the "Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era" (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) Imperial Medicine Department of 1078 to 1085AD.

Ingredients:

^{Bian Xia}	^{Pinellia Rhizome}	^{Chen Pi}	^{Citrus Peel - Aged}
^{Fu Ling}	^{Poria Cocos Fungus}	^{Gan Cao}	^{Licorice Root}
^{Sheng Jiang}	^{Ginger Rhizome - Fresh}