What it is
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine formula designed to support sleep quality and relaxation. It is specifically formulated to address feelings of throat tightness and stress.
Supplement · Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Balance
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
This formula works by harmonizing the Liver Qi and resolving Phlegm, which in TCM theory are often implicated in the symptoms of anxiety and sleep disturbances. Its effects on the nervous system typically become noticeable within 1-3 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results?
Noticeable improvements in sleep and calm are typically observed within 1-3 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can I take this with other supplements?
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang can be layered into a broader protocol. However, consult your clinician if you are on prescription medications.
What does 'throat-qi' mean in TCM?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, 'throat-qi' refers to the sensation of a lump or obstruction in the throat, often linked to emotional stress and Liver Qi stagnation.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation
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About Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang is a mood, anxiety & emotional balance supplement used to support sleep quality and relaxation. Pinellia-magnolia formula for throat-qi and stress. It is available in tablet form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Ban Xia Hou Po Tang works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the brain, nervous system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation. Pinellia-magnolia formula for throat-qi and stress. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Balance category, Ban Xia Hou Po Tang can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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