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What does Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan do?

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula that is thought to strengthen the central Qi and encourage Yang Qi to ascend. It is sometimes utilized in cases of chronic fatigue, excessive menstrual flow, recurrent miscarriage, urinary incontinence, chronic bronchitis, shortness of breath, chronic hepatitis, and chronic diarrhea (which is not caused by bacteria). It is considered especially helpful in the treatment of a prolapsed uterus, stomach, or rectum. Symptoms that can be associated with weak central Qi are: p.o. digestion, anemia, bleeding disorders (ie: bleeding between menses, abnormally heavy menstruation, nosebleeds, hemophilia, etc), cold hands and feet, pale skin, pale tongue with a thin white coating, a thirst for warm liquids, diarrhea, daytime sweating/low grade fever and chronic exhaustion.

Should my health care professional be advised before I take Bu Zhong Yi 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, as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan therapy should be monitored or usage may be contraindicated: Pathogenic illnesses Myasthenia gravis Hemophilia Hypomenorrhea Hypermenorrhea Prolapsed Organs (in cases due to Qi deficiency only) If you have been diagnosed as having fever due to heat from a yin deficiency (usually contraindicated) 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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi 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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi 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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan?

There are Chinese herbs and herbal formulas that are enhanced when combined with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan. The following is a sample of a few: Cordex Eucommiae Ulmoidis Semen Cuscutae Chinesis - used for recurrent miscarriage Radix Aucklandiae Lappae - for chronic diarrhea due to weakness of the body.

What side effects may I notice from taking Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan?

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

What do I need to watch out for with Bu Zhong Yi 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. There have been reported cases of Chinese medicinal products being sold as Bu Zhong Yi Qi 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 my herbal 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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan?

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan is a Chinese Medicinal Formula first listed in the book "Discussion of Spleen and Stomach" (Pi Wei Lun) by Dr. Li Dong-Luan in 1249 AD. It is considered one of the more important formulas in Chinese Medicinal Formulas. It is often used as a base for many other formula's that nourish and raise central Qi. It is specific to Spleen and Stomach Qi. It is considered important to maintain balanced central Qi as it is thought that deficient Qi will affect the ability of the b.d. to utilize nourishment Yang (which promotes distribution of fluids through the body) can also fail to ascend and sink into the Yin thus reducing the patients circulation. Often those suffering from Central Qi deficiency feel as if they cannot support their own bodies. As if they have lost their ability to hold themselves up. Their "center" seems to collapse into itself. Originally, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan was used after long term or chronic illness to encourage and strengthen the debilitated body

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