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An Mian Pian
Traditional therapeutic uses
Main indications: temporary insomnia.
In Chinese energy, this formula is used to calm the Spirit and clarify the heat of the Heart and the Liver.
Associated symptoms : insomnia with restlessness, disturbing or profuse dreams, anxiety, reduced memory, irritability.
Dosage
4 tablets, three times a day or as directed by the manufacturer.
Comments
This product, ideal for temporary insomnia, has the advantage of being able to be used by everyone. The ingredients that compose it come under the category of plants that nourish the Heart and calm the Spirit. “An Mian Pian” works gently with no unwanted effects. It may be necessary to take it for a week to regain sleep. If insomnia persists continuously for two weeks, see a doctor and a traditional Chinese medicine therapist. Insomnia can be one of the manifestations of another disease.
Cons-indications
- Contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
Composition
Nom en pin yin | Pharmaceutical name | Therapeutic actions |
Suan Zao Ren | Semen ziziphi spinosae (graines de jujube) | Nourishes the Heart and the Liver, Calms the Spirit |
Yuan Zhi | Radix polygalae tenuifoliae (root of polygale or Chinese seneca) | Calms the Mind and Eliminates Moisture |
Fu Ling | Sclerotium poriae cocos (filamentous fungus) | Drains Moisture, Tones the Spleen, Calms the Spirit |
Zhi Zi | Gardeniae jasminoides fruit (fruit du Gardens) | Drains Heat and Moisture from the Liver and Gallbladder |
High Liver | Radix glycyrrhizae uralensis (licorice root) | Harmonizes the action of other plants |
Shen Qu | Fermented medicated mass (yeast) | Promotes digestion and harmonizes the stomach |
Hua Shi | Talcum (talc) | Eliminates Heat and Moisture through the urinary tract |
Carmine | (red dye, formerly derived from cochineal) | No |
On the shelves
Although it does not meet the manufacturing standards of theAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, the following product has been analyzed to show that it does not contain pesticides, contaminants or synthetic drugs. Health Canada has assigned a DIN (Drug Identification Number) to the following product, which certifies that it is free of contaminants, that it does not contain synthetic drugs and that the Traditional Chinese Pharmacopoeia recognizes its effectiveness for the uses described here.
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Available in Chinese herbalists, many natural health product stores, as well as distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine supplies.