If you are an average American, you probably eat more than you should. We are surrounded by an abundance of delicious junk food, and tend to have a good appetite. When we go to a party, buffet, or a celebration, chances are we will overeat. Overeating often results in bloating, food retention, along with belching, burping and gas.

Bao He Pian is a Chinese herbal supplement recommended for aiding digestion, whether after a big meal or other cases involving food stagnation.^† Bao He Pian is formulated to contain 3 sets of Chinese herbs that address 3 different aspects of digestion including food stagnation, Phlegm, and Heat.

Set 1. Chinese herbs that support digestion and remove food residues. These include Shan Zha (Hawthorn), Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), Lai Fu Zi (Radish Seed), and Mai Ya (Barley Sprout). Hawthorn is a well known Chinese herb that breaks down meats and fatty food. Medicated Leaven is good at clearing alcoholic food. Radish Seed is good at breaking down carbohydrate foods like rice and bread. Radish Seed also eliminates gas. Barley Sprout helps digest milk products.

Set 2. Chinese herbs that remove phlegm. In TCM, food stagnation will cause accumulation of phlegm or unwanted metabolic byproducts. So it is also necessary to clear away phlegm and damp. This is achieved by Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange) and Chen Pi (Tangerine peel), two Chinese herbs that expel phlegm. The latter also breaks up accumulation. Moreover, Fu Ling (Poria) is added to remove Dampness and strengthen the digestive function at the same time.

Set 3. Chinese herbs that clears heat. In TCM, food retention also generates heat, which is why it is associated with a burning sensation. For this reason, Lian Qiao (Forsythia) is included in the Bao He Pian formula. Forsythia is a major Chinese herb that clears heat.

References

Chinese hawthorn fruit	Crataegus pillnatijida	(Shan Zha)
Medicated leaven		(Shen Qu)
Bitter orange young fruit	Citrus aurantium	(Zhi Shi)
Poria sclerotium	Poria cocos	(Fu Ling)
Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit	Citrus reticulata	(Chen Pi)
Forsythia fruit	Forsythia suspensa	(Lian Qiao)
Radish seed	Raphanus sativus	(Lai Fu Zi)
Barley dried germinated ripe fruit	Hordeum vulgare	(Mai Ya)

Guang Ci Tang® Bao He Pian (EzDigest™) 40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets @ 5:1 strength.

At a true 5:1 concentration, this product represents the most potent form of Bao He Pian (Wan) on the market. One tablet is equal to 1 gram of raw herb.

Please note that Guang Ci Tang® Bao He Wan in the pill form, which has the same formulation as the tablet, is discontinued.

Bao He Pian tablets are made with 100% natural herbs that are tested for authenticity, quality, and potency. A traditional water decoction is prepared with the herbs to reproduce the time-tested efficacy of the formula, and this water decoction is concentrated with our proprietary technology to form a potent extract that is made into easily absorbed tablets, which are remarkably effective, easy to use, and safe. The tablets are produced by Guang Ci Tang® in our state of the art cGMP-certified facility and imported in accordance with U.S. FDA guidelines. When you choose Guang Ci Tang® products, you are taking advantage of a wonderful fusion of science and tradition that incorporates the highest standards in the field of Chinese medicine today.

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The standard dosage for EzDigest™ is 5 tablets each time, taken 2 to 3 times daily with or before meals. One bottle lasts users 2 to 3 weeks. The dose may be doubled for a quicker and stronger response as needed. Consult your practitioner for precise dosage recommendations based on body weight and other factors.

Side effects

Bao He Pian (Wan) has been safely used with few adverse effects when it is used as directed.

Warning

1. Not for use during pregnancy.

Allergy

Bao He Pian (Wan) contains Mai Ya (Barley Sprout) and Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven), and is expected to contain gluten. It is not gluten free.

Precaution