What are the functions, effects, and contraindications of Hei Shun Pian?

Apr 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the effects and functions of Heishunpian generally include warming yang to dispel cold, replenishing fire to assist yang, relieving pain, eliminating cold and dampness, and improving a cold-deficient constitution. Contraindications generally include caution for individuals with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, pregnant women, individuals with a hot constitution, avoiding excessive use due to potential for overheating, and caution for individuals with allergic constitutions. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended.

The common functions and effects of Heishunpian (Black顺片) generally include warming yang to dispel cold, replenishing fire to assist yang, relieving pain, eliminating cold and dampness, and improving a cold-deficient constitution. Contraindications typically include caution for individuals with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, pregnant women, individuals with a hot constitution, excessive use potentially causing heatiness, and those with allergic constitutions should use cautiously. If any adverse reactions occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:

I. Functions and Effects

1. Warming Yang to Dispel Cold: Heishunpian has the effect of warming yang and dispelling cold, making it suitable for symptoms such as cold limbs and sensitivity to cold caused by cold pathogen invasion. By promoting the rise of yang energy within the body, it can alleviate discomfort caused by a cold constitution, particularly suitable for use during winter or in cold environments.

2. Replenishing Fire to Assist Yang: Heishunpian can replenish fire and support yang, offering some regulatory effects on symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency, such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and low spirits. Long-term, moderate use may help restore balance of yang energy in the body, enhancing physical vitality and immunity.

3. Relieving Pain: Heishunpian can alleviate joint pain and muscle aches caused by cold-dampness. Its warm and hot nature can expel cold, reducing pain caused by cold pathogens blocking the meridians, thus providing comfort to patients.

4. Eliminating Cold-Dampness: Heishunpian is suitable for individuals with excessive internal cold-dampness, helping to remove dampness from the body and improve issues such as indigestion and abdominal distension caused by cold-dampness. By regulating spleen and stomach functions and promoting blood circulation, it achieves an overall regulatory effect.

5. Improving Cold-Deficient Constitution: Individuals with a cold-deficient constitution often exhibit symptoms such as pale complexion, fatigue, and susceptibility to colds. Heishunpian can help replenish yang energy, improve the state of constitutional weakness, making individuals more cold-resistant and energetic.

II. Contraindications

1. Use with Caution for Yin Deficiency with Excessive Heat: Heishunpian is a warm-natured herb; individuals with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat may experience worsening of heat symptoms, such as dry mouth and irritability, after use, so it should be avoided.

2. Use with Caution During Pregnancy: Pregnant women have a special constitution, and using Heishunpian may affect the fetus, particularly the warm nature of the herb potentially causing fetal restlessness, so it should be used cautiously.

3. Avoid for Individuals with a Hot Constitution: Individuals with a hot constitution already have excessive yang energy; using Heishunpian may exacerbate internal heat, leading to heatiness or other discomforts, so it should be avoided as much as possible.

4. Excessive Use May Cause Heatiness: Heishunpian has a strong warm nature; excessive use may lead to symptoms of heatiness, such as sore throat and constipation, so dosage should be strictly controlled.

5. Use with Caution for Allergic Constitutions: Some individuals may be allergic to components in Heishunpian, experiencing allergic reactions such as rashes and itching after use, so those with allergic constitutions should choose carefully.

When using Heishunpian, the dosage should be selected according to individual conditions to avoid blind use that may affect health. It is recommended to use the medication rationally under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety and effectiveness.

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