Hu Qian Wan 虎濳丸
Hidden Tiger Pill
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HU QIAN WAN Ingredients
Botanical Name
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Pin Yin Name
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Cx. Phellodendri | Huang Bai | 20 |
Rz. Anemarrhenae | Zhi Mu | 10 |
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata | Shu Di Huang | 20 |
Turtle Shell | Gui Ban | 10 |
Rx. Paeoniae Alba | Bai Shao | 10 |
Tiger Bone (not available) | *Hu Gu (omitted) | omitted |
*Drynaria (substituted) | Gu Sui Bu | 10 |
Hb. Cynomorii | Suo Yang | 10 |
Dry Ginger | Gan Jiang | 5 |
Aged Citrus Peel | Chen Pi | 5 |
HU QIAN WAN Side Effects and Safety
- Contraindicated for Wei Syndrome from Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
- Contraindicated for Wei Syndrome caused by Damp-Heat.
- *Os Tigris Hu Gu is an endangered species and is not used.
Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement
Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start an online-herbal-consultation.
HU QIAN WAN Dosage
Granules: 2-5 grams, taken 2-4 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
** What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
- SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
- GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)
***These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.