Can Tianwang Buxin Pills be taken long-term?

Apr 08, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Tianwang Buxin Pills are generally not recommended for long-term use. These pills have the effects of nourishing yin and blood, and tonifying the heart to calm the spirit. They are primarily used to treat discomforts such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, oral ulcers, and soreness in the lower back and knees. However, they also contain cinnabar (mercuric sulfide), and prolonged use may lead to accumulation in the body, potentially causing mercury poisoning. After metabolism in the liver, they may damage liver cells and impair spleen and stomach functions.

Under normal circumstances, Tianwang Buxin Pills are generally not recommended for long-term use, as this may adversely affect health. The specific analysis is as follows:

Tianwang Buxin Pills are composed of traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients such as Rehmannia, Codonopsis, Zizyphus seed, Poria, Schisandra, and others. They have the effects of nourishing yin and blood, tonifying the heart, and calming the mind. They are primarily used to treat discomfort symptoms caused by ascending deficiency-fire and yin deficiency of the heart and kidneys, such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, oral ulcers, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, insomnia, and vivid dreams. However, Tianwang Buxin Pills also contain cinnabar, which includes permeable mercury salts. Long-term use may lead to mercury accumulation in the body, causing mercury poisoning. After metabolism in the liver, it may damage liver cells and impair spleen and stomach functions.

Additionally, Tianwang Buxin Pills may cause side effects after use. Therefore, they should be taken under the guidance of a physician. If any discomfort occurs during use, medical attention should be sought promptly, and standardized treatment should be administered at a hospital.