What it is
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan is a traditional Chinese medicine formula used to address insomnia and palpitations. It is formulated to nourish the heart-yin, calm the spirit, and promote restful sleep.
Supplement · Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Balance
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
This formula works by tonifying heart-yin and blood, which are believed to be depleted in conditions leading to insomnia and anxiety in TCM. This helps to calm the Shen (spirit) and reduce symptoms of restlessness and difficulty sleeping.
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 quality and calmness are typically observed within 1-3 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can I take this with other supplements?
Yes, Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan can be layered into a broader protocol. However, consult a healthcare provider if you are taking prescription medications.
Is this a sedative?
While it promotes sleep, it is not a sedative in the Western pharmacological sense. It works by addressing underlying TCM imbalances contributing to insomnia.
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 Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan is a mood, anxiety & emotional balance supplement used to support sleep quality and relaxation. Heart-yin formula for insomnia and palpitations. 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. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan 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
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation. Heart-yin formula for insomnia and palpitations. 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, Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan 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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