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Xiao Chai Hun Wan ()

What does Xiao Chai Hun Wan do?

Xiao Chai Hun Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is used to treat colds that persist over time and invade deeper into the body. A cold has then become " trapped between the inside and outside of the body" and effects the lungs and digestion. Symptoms that can be associated with this state are: alternating fever and chills, dizziness, p.o. appetite, vomiting, shallow breathing, fatigue, irritability, dry throat, and a bitter taste in the mouth.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Xiao Chai Hun 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 Xiao Chai Hun 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 product?

Take Xiao Chai Hun Wan by mouth. Swallow the pills with a large drink of water.

What should the dosage be?

Lengths of administration 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 Xiao Chai Hun Wan?

Unknown

What side effects may I notice from taking Xiao Chai Hun Wan? If you experience any 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): Low Grade Fever and Chills (only at the beginning of treatment - should disappear with in a day or two - discontinue use if this symptom do not go away or becomes if they worse.)

What do I need to watch out for with Xiao Chai Hun 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 Xiao Chai Hun 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 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 Xiao Chai Hun Wan that?

Xiao Chai Hun Wan is listed in "Discussions of Cold-Induced Disorders" (Shang Han Lun), Dr. Chang Chung-Ching, 142-220AD.

Ingredients

^{Huang Qin}	^{Scutellaria- Root}	^{Dang Shen}	^{Codonopsis - root}
^{Gan Cao}	^{Licorice - Root}	^{Chai Hu}	^{Bupleurum - Root}
^{Da Zao}	^{Black Jujube date}	^{Sheng Jiang}	^{Ginger - Rhizome - Fresh}
^{Ban Xia}	^{Pinellia - Rhizome}