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This product is sold exclusively as a dietary supplement. It is not a medicine. Its use is based on traditional TCM applications.

Main benefits

  • Pattern Identification: Traditionally used for the TCM pattern of “Toxic-Heat and Damp-Heat accumulating in the Intestines,” characterized by severe diarrhea (often with mucus and blood), abdominal pain, tenesmus (a heavy, persistent straining sensation in the rectum), a burning sensation around the anus, fever, and thirst.

  • Toxic-Heat Clearance: Bai Tou Weng serves as the absolute chief herb to powerfully clear Fire toxicity from the lower bowels, cool the Blood, and directly resolve the deep-seated heat that leads to bloody, purulent stools and severe intestinal distress.

  • Damp-Heat Drainage: Huang Lian and Huang Bo work as an unparalleled bitter-cold duo to strongly dry Dampness and drain Fire from both the Middle and Lower Jiao, effectively eliminating the turbid, hot environment where these sudden digestive imbalances thrive.

  • Astringent & Spasm Relief: Qin Pi not only clears Damp-Heat but provides a crucial astringent action to stabilize the bowels, helping to stop diarrhea and alleviate the painful, cramping urgency (tenesmus) associated with intense lower intestinal inflammation.

  • Focused Lower Jiao Action: Exclusively formulated with bitter and cold herbs that naturally direct their actions downward, making it a highly targeted, fast-acting remedy for acute gastrointestinal flare-ups rooted in excess Heat.

  • Classical Heritage: A legendary 3rd-century prescription from Zhang Zhongjing’s Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), historically revered as TCM's absolute premier formula for treating "Hot Dysentery" and severe, heat-driven bowel conditions.


Zhenatura.com TCM: Herbal dietary supplements of Traditional Chinese Medicine origine according to European standards!

  • Strength 10:1
  • 120 tablets per bottle
  • Double or Triple the strength as regular brands
  • Less fillers and binders
  • No pharmaceuticals or dyes
  • Thorough lab testing (heavy metals, pesticides etc.)
  • Always made in controlled cGMP certified facility
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  • European brand
TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. We advice always to use minimum 1 packing and then evaluate with your prescriber!
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.

Common uses

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Zhenatura Bai Tou Weng Tang Extra Strong is based on the classical Bai Tou Weng Tang (“Pulsatilla Decoction”), first recorded in the Han‑dynasty medical classic Shang Han Lun (“Discussion of Cold‑Induced Disorders”) traditionally attributed to Zhang Zhong‑jing. Within traditional Chinese herbal literature, this decoction—prepared from Radix Pulsatillae (Bai Tou Weng), Cortex Fraxini (Qin Pi), Rhizoma Coptidis (Huang Lian), and Cortex Phellodendri (Huang Bo), and in modern preparations combined with an inert base such as corn starch—was described as a method to “clear Heat and resolve Fire‑toxins,” “cool the Blood,” and “dry Damp‑Heat in the intestines” according to the TCM theoretical framework. These descriptions belong exclusively to the traditional conceptual system of Chinese medicine and do not refer to modern anatomy, microbiology, or scientifically validated physiological effects.

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Ulcerative Colitis (Active Phase) — Clearing Intestinal Damp-Heat and Toxicity
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11224827/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

The most validated modern application of Bai Tou Weng Tang is for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, specifically during active flare-ups. A recent 2024 meta-analysis evaluated its efficacy against conventional Western medicine (such as mesalazine or sulfasalazine). The study found that Bai Tou Weng Tang significantly improved overall clinical efficacy, reduced traditional TCM syndrome scores, and lowered Baron endoscopic scores (indicating visible healing of the intestinal mucosa).

In TCM, active UC with bloody, purulent stools is viewed as toxic Heat damaging the blood vessels of the gut. The extremely bitter-cold herbs in this formula directly drain this Heat and dry the Dampness, while Qin Pi astringes the bowels to control the severe diarrhea.


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Inhibition of Intestinal Inflammation — Cooling the Blood
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11224827/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Pharmacological studies reveal that Bai Tou Weng Tang acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Clinical and experimental data show it significantly reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines in the blood, such as Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin-8 (IL-8), while simultaneously increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines like Interleukin-10 (IL-10). Mechanistically, it suppresses the IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway, which is heavily implicated in chronic intestinal inflammation.

In TCM terms, these inflammatory cytokines are the modern equivalent of "Heat-Toxin" burning the Blood. By cooling the blood and resolving the toxicity, Bai Tou Weng Tang not only stops the bleeding but prevents further tissue destruction.


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Repairing the Intestinal Barrier and Microbiome — Resolving Dysentery
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11224817/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Beyond just stopping inflammation, Bai Tou Weng Tang actively aids in repairing the gut. Recent pharmacological reviews suggest the decoction protects the intestinal mucosal barrier and modulates body metabolism, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and tryptophan metabolism. Furthermore, it helps restore the balance of the intestinal flora and maintains the vital Th17/Treg immune cell balance, which is often disrupted in autoimmune conditions like IBD.

In TCM, chronic Damp-Heat lingering in the Lower Burner destroys the structural integrity of the intestines. By thoroughly clearing this pathogenic factor, the formula allows the gut's natural healing mechanisms to take over.

For Bai Tou Weng Tang, take 3 tablets 2 times per day. These should be taken before or after meal.

Total pieces in package: 120 tablets

Dosage: 3 tablets

Frequency: 2 times a day before or after meal

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet.


Side effects

No known side effects.


Allergies

Individuals allergic to any of the herbal ingredients should avoid use. Discontinue immediately if any allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or swelling, occur.

No known allergies.


Avoid medicine interactions

No known medicine interactions.


Precautions

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Consult your doctor if taking medicines or under medical care.

Not suitable for people with high blood pressure.

Stop use at least two weeks before surgery.


Indemnification

This product is a dietary supplement, and should only be used as prescribed by a qualified acupuncturist, herbalist, phyto- or TCM therapist. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Always consult a qualified doctor or healthcare professional before using this. A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied, balanced diet, for which supplements are not a substitute.

TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. 1 packing adviced and then evaluate with your prescriber!

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