Dang Gui Wan (Dang Gui Pian, Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang,
当归丸)
is a patent herbal formula with Dang Gui as the principle herb.
Dang Gui, also known as Dong Quai, Angelicae Sinensis, or Tang Kwei, is considered as
the women's ginseng and is perhaps the mostly used Chinese herb for women to
nourish Blood. The Chinese herbal medicine is mainly formulated to replenish the blood
and to maintain regular menstrual periods.†
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What does it do?
The current Dang Gui formula is based on the classic Chinese herbal remedy Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang,
in which Dang Gui and Huang Qi (Astragalus) are combined together. In traditional Chinese medicine, Dang Gui
replenishes the blood and removes blood stasis. Dang Gui also regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.†
Huang Qi nourishes the Qi energy which serves as the source of blood production. The combination makes
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang famous for use in generating blood as often needed after menses or when anemia is evident from
symptoms like pale face and skin etc.
To enhance the function of Angelicae Sinensis and Astragalus, Dang Gui Wan (Pian) also contains
several other Chinese herbs such as Yi Mu Cao (Motherwort) and Ji Xue Teng (Millettia Vine). Motherwort acts to
invigorate the blood and regulate the menstruation cycle whereas Millettia is known to replenish and invigorate the blood. †
The properties are similar to that of Dang Gui. Therefore the whole formulation may achieve a stronger action both
in nourishing the blood and keeping the right cycle.
Some studies have been done and started to reveal how the formula works in modern
biomedical terms. For example, Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang has been found to induce the production of erythropoietin (EPO)
in cultured liver cells.1 EPO is a natural hormone produced by the liver and kidney that promotes the formation of red blood
cells in the bone marrow. The same molecule is being manufactured as red blood production drugs by pharmaceutical
companies under the names like Epogen and Procrit etc.
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What is the formula composition?
A proprietary blend* of
Radix Angelica Sinensis
Radix Astragali
Rhizoma Chuangxiong
Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Herba Leonuri (Motherwort)
Caulis Spatholobi (Millettia)
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(Dang Gui, Dong Quai)
(Huang Qi)
(Chuan Xiong)
(Shou Wu)
(Yi Mu Cao)
(Ji Xue Teng)
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*Dang Gui Wan (Pian) is made of 100% pure authentic Chinese
herbs of highest qualities.
Traditional preparation procedures are combined with modern pharmaceutical processes to extract the active
ingredients from the herbs and to further concentrate them into pills or tablets. It is produced in the certified
GMP facilities of Shanghai TongHanChun Herbs Factory (Guang Ci Tang) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.
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What is Available?
40 grams in 400 mg 100 tablets or 200 mg 200 pills per bottle.
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How do I use it?
Take 5 to 7 pills or 3 to 4 tablets three times daily
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Use Discretion
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Side Effects
Dang Gui Pian has been safely used with few adverse effects
when taken as directed.
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Cautious Notes
1. Do not use during pregnancy.
2. Do not use during menstruation.
3. Do not use if you have Yin deficiency symptoms like hot flash.
4. Not suitable for use if you are taking Chinese cold medicine.
5. Not suitable for use if pain increases with pressure on abdomen during or before menstruation.
6. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
7. Keep out of reach of children.
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References
1. Gao QT et al., A Chinese herbal decoction prepared from Radix Astragali and Radix Angelicae Sinensis
induces the expression of erythropoietin in cultured Hep3B cells. Planta Med. 2008 Mar;74(4):392-5
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