Bi Yan Pian (鼻炎片),
literally "nasal inflammation tablets" in Chinese,
is a Chinese herbal medicine particularly formulated for rhinitis. It is a commonly
recommended herbal remedy by Chinese doctors to help relieve rhinitis and
sinusitis symptoms such as nasal congestion, and stuffy nose with phlegm. †
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What does it do?
Rhinitis is an irritation and inflammation of the nose. Rhinitis is caused by airborne
irritants, virus, or bacteria which trigger the release of histamine.
Histamine opens the blood vessels, causes swollen membranes, and produce excessive fluids.
Rhinitis is often associated with the common cold, or flu.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), rhinitis is due to the insufficiency of Qi (Chi) energy of the lung and the
subsequently weakened protection of the respiratory track from the foreign
substances like bacteria and virus (toxins). Bi Yan Pian combines multiple Chinese herbs
that act at several aspects to help relieve rhinitis. It disperses wind and expels toxins
to relieve inflammation. Moreover, it dissolves phlegm (especially thick, yellow discharge),
clears discharge and thus opens the nasal passages. Bi Yan Pian can be used for rhinitis, allergy, chronic rhinitis, and sinusitis.†
Bi Yan Pian works most effectively with acute rhinitis caused by the common cold or flu.
It usually clears the nasal passages in 5 days.1 It takes longer for chronic
rhinitis. In a study of 27 cases, 22 were found recovered and the other 5 improved.1
Bi Yan Pian also works more effectively with acute sinusitis than chronic sinusitis.
It usually clears the nasal passages in a week.1 It takes longer for chronic
sinusitis. In a study of 91 sinusitis cases, 61 out of 66 acute sinusitis were recovered
(the remaining 5 were improved) whereas 5 out of 25 chronic
sinusitis were recovered (the remaing 20 improved).1
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What is the formula composition?
A proprietary blend* of
Xanthium sibiricum fruit
Magnolia denudata flower
Forsythia suspensa fruit
Ledebouriella divaricata root
Angelica dahurica root
Anemarrhena asphodeloides rhizome
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root
Schizonepeta tenuifolia herb
Chrysanthemum indicum flower
Schisandra chinensis fruit
Platycodon grandiflorum root
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(Cang er zi)
(Xin yi hua)
(Lian qiao)
(Fang feng)
(Bai zhi)
(Zhi mu)
(Gan cao)
(Jing jie)
(Ye ju hua)
(Wu wei zi)
(Jie geng)
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*Bi Yan 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
Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Plum Flower) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.
It contains no pharmaceuticals,
no artificial colors, and no sugar. The content of heavy metals is much lower than that
set by US Pharmacopeia. Additionally,
Plum Flower only uses its own brand unsulfured herbs for production.
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What is Available?
One top Chinese herbs brand:
Plum Flower (34 grams in 120 tablets per bottle).
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How do I use it?
3 to 4 tablets 3 times daily.
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Use Discretion
For allergic rhinitis, it is better to use
Te Xiao Bi Min Gan Wan (Pe Min Kan Wan).
Yu Ping Feng Wan (Jade Screen)
is often used for strengthening the immune function and for preventing cold, flu, or rhinitis.
Bi Yan Pian can be used after use of
ColdsignoffTM
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Side Effects
Bi Yan Pian has been safely used with few adverse effects.
It is non-drowsy.
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Cautious Notes
1. Use with caution during pregnancy.
2. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are under other medical treatment.
3. Keep out of reach of children.
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References
1. Chen Q. Renowned Patent Traditional Chinese Medicines: Pharmacology and Clinical Applications (1998).
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