Zi Sheng Wan (Zi Sheng Pian, DigestVive Plus^TM, 资生丸), literally "Nurture Life Pills" in Chinese, is a classic Chinese herbal formula derived from Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (DigestVive^TM), a well respected Chinese medicine for digestion. The herbal remedy not only augments the digestive function but also takes care of the digestion dysfunctions like indigestion and diarrhea.^† Great for maintaining a vigorous digestion function.

Functions:
A robust digestion function ensures the body to obtain sufficient nutrients and depends on, in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the function of the Spleen. The Spleen in TCM does not correspond to today's anatomical spleen and serves as an indicator of digestion function. When the Spleen function is weak, one has a poor digestion function, adsorption and transportation of nutrients is affected, causing pale face, low energy, poor appetite, loose stool etc.

Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan (Pian) (DigestVive^TM) is a primary Chinese medicine that nourishes the Spleen and thus enhances the digestive function. In addition, Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan has the function of removing dampness from the digestive system. Dampness is a common problem resulting from a weakened Spleen function as fluids and indigested food residues get accumulated in the digestive track and is typically manifested as diarrhea.

The action of Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan is achieved by a set of Chinese herbs that have the property of nourishing the Spleen and draining Dampness. Among them, Ginseng or Codonopsis replenishes the Qi energy and harmonizes the Spleen; Atractylodes is a key tonic for the Spleen and Stomach and dries Dampness; Poria acts mainly to remove Dampness but it also strengthens the Spleen; Licorice tonifies Spleen and Qi and synchronizes the action of the other herbs; (These 4 herbs by themselves consist of the well known Si Jun Zi Tang.) Chinese Yam (Shan Yao) and Lotus Seed (Lian Zi) act to both tonify the Spleen and stop diarrhea; Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) and Hyacinth Bean (Bai Bian Dou) strengthen the Spleen and drain dampness; Cardamon Seed (Sha Ren) transforms dampness and promotes the Qi movement to alleviate the distension.

Zi Sheng Wan is formed from Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan by inclusion of additional Chinese herbs that assist digestion and remove food stagnation and Dampness. These include Hawthorn, a well known Chinese herb that digests meats and fatty food, Barley Sprout for digesting milk products, Coptidis for clearing damp heat in the stomach due to food stagnation, Agastache (Huo Xiong) for drying dampness and stopping vomiting.

In summary, Zi Sheng Wan is a Chinese herbal digestion supplement that is completed with multiple functions, ranging from invigorating digestion function, removing food indigestion, to stopping diarrhea. When it is taken regularly, it helps keep digestion strong and life vigorous. In this sense, Zi Sheng Wan is named as "Nurture Life Pills".

Ingredients:
A proprietary blend* of

*Zi Sheng 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.

Package:
40 grams in 400 mg 100 tablets (pian) or 200 mg 200 pills (wan).

Standard Dosage:
Take 5 to 7 pills or 3 to 4 tablets three times daily before or with meal. The dose should be reduced for children proportionally by weight.

Use Discretion
Zi Sheng Wan is derived from Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan and has additional function in assisting food indigestion.
Zi Sheng Wan/Pian and Jian Pi Wan/Pian are very similar in application and may be replaced each other. Zi Sheng Wan/Pian may work more strongly.

Side Effects
Zi Sheng Wan (Pian) has been safely used with few adverse effects when it is used as directed.

Cautious Notes
1. Do not recommend it during pregnancy. (Note: The formula was originally used to prevent miscarriage for women who have a weak digestion function in ancient time.)
2. Use it with caution during lactation.
3. For best results, avoid oily (like french fries) and spicy food.
4. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
5. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergy Information
Zi Sheng Wan (Pian) contains Mai Ya (Medicated Leaven), and is expected to contain gluten. It is not gluten free.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult a licensed practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine and/or more in-depth reference materials.