Yunnan Baiyao was invented in 1902 by Dr. Qu Huanzhang in Yunnan, China. In China, Yunnan Baiyao is a household name as first-aid for small cuts or bruise.† One may simply apply the Yunnan Baiyao powder topically or swallow the powder.
In the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) terms, Yunnan Baiyao disperses blood stasis, activates blood circulation, and thus supports a normal homeostasis of blood clotting.†.
Yunnan Baiyao is so prized in China that the exact ingredients and production procedure of Yunnan Baiyao remains state secrets of China. It is believed that the main Chinese herb is San Qi, or called Tien Chi, Panax pseudoginseng, Panax notoginseng, Notoginseng.
Currently, Yunnan Baiyao is only legitimately produced by Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd, one of the top state pharmaceutical companies in China.
References
The formula for Yunnan Baiyao is considered as a national treasure by the Chinese government and guarded as a top medical secret. On the original labels of Yunnan Baiyao batches that were previously exported to the USA market, the following formula information was provided. This information is no longer printed on the current packages. Nevertheless, we display it here for your reference.
Supplement Facts Serving size: 0.50g
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Proprietary Blend | 总成分 | 500 mg* |
Radix Notoginseng | 田七 | 200 mg* |
Ajuga Forrestii Diels | 散瘀草 | 85 mg* |
Rhizoma Dioscoreae | 淮山药 | 66.5 mg* |
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae | 穿山龙 | 57.5 mg* |
Herba Geranii & Herba Erodii | 老鹤草 | 36 mg* |
Dioscoreae Parviflora Ting | 苦良姜 | 30 mg* |
Herba Inulae Cappae | 白牛胆 | 25 mg* |
* Daily Value not established. |
Yunnan Baiyao Capsule: The capsule is more convenient for accurate dosage. 4 g per package in 250 mg 16 capsules. Each package also contains a bonus red pill for internal use in more serious cases. (The bonus red pill is located right in the center of the blister pack under the foil.)
For adults, take 0.25 g - 0.5 g (1-2 capsules) each time, 4 times daily. The maximal dosage should not exceed 0.5 g once every four hours.
For children: 2 to 5 years old, take 1/4 the adult dose each time; 5 to 12 years old, take half the adult dose each time each time.
Side effects
Yunnan Baiyao has been safely used with few adverse effects when it is used as directed.Warning
1. Not for use during pregnancy.
Allergy
Yunnan Baiyao is gluten freePrecaution
If conditions do not improve or even get worsen after 3 days, discontinue it.
Not suitable for people with severe irregular heartbeat.
For best results, avoid consuming fish, beef, lamb, beans, and cold food at the same time.
Keep out of touch of children.