San Bi Wan Teapills – Plum Flower, 200 Count
Three Obstructions Formula | 15 Traditional Ingredients | Convenient Herbal Teapills
Traditional Herbal Support Rooted in Chinese Medicine
San Bi Wan, also known as Three Obstructions Teapills, is a traditional Chinese herbal formula that brings together 15 carefully selected ingredients, including Dipsacus root (Xu Duan), Eucommia bark (Du Zhong), Ginseng root (Ren Shen), and Astragalus root (Huang Qi).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this formula is associated with the classical principles of dispelling Wind-Dampness, supporting Qi, and nourishing Blood. These traditional concepts describe how Chinese herbal practitioners understand and combine ingredients; they are not claims that the product treats pain, arthritis, or another medical condition.
Plum Flower San Bi Wan Teapills offer this traditional formula in small, premeasured pills—without preparing a lengthy herbal decoction.
Product Details at a Glance
| Product Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Product name | San Bi Wan |
| English name | Three Obstructions Teapills |
| Brand | Plum Flower |
| Form | Small, round herbal teapills |
| Package size | 200 teapills |
| Formula ingredients | 15 |
| Origin | China |
| Suggested use | 8 teapills, 3 times daily, according to manufacturer directions |
Complete San Bi Wan Ingredients and Their Traditional Roles
San Bi Wan contains 15 traditional herbal ingredients. Each contributes to the overall composition according to Chinese herbal theory.
| Pinyin Name | Botanical Ingredient | Why It Is Traditionally Included |
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| Xu Duan | Dipsacus asper root | Traditionally associated with nourishing Liver and Kidney systems and supporting the classical concepts of tendons and bones. |
| Du Zhong (Yan) | Eucommia ulmoides bark, salt-fried | Traditionally classified as supporting Liver and Kidney Qi and contributing warming, strengthening properties. |
| Fang Feng | Saposhnikovia divaricata root | Traditionally included to disperse Wind and complement other herbs associated with Wind-Dampness patterns. |
| Rou Gui | Cinnamomum cassia bark | Traditionally classified as warming and supporting Yang, adding a warming element to the formula. |
| Ren Shen | Panax ginseng root | Traditionally included to tonify Qi and support the formula's overall tonifying character. |
| Fu Ling | Poria cocos sclerotium | Traditionally associated with supporting Spleen function and transforming Dampness within TCM theory. |
| Dang Gui | Angelica sinensis root | Traditionally classified as nourishing and moving Blood, complementing other Blood-related ingredients. |
| Bai Shao (Jiu) | Paeonia lactiflora root, wine-fried | Traditionally associated with nourishing Blood and Yin and harmonizing the formula's other properties. |
| Huang Qi | Astragalus membranaceus root | Traditionally included to tonify Qi and complement Ren Shen. |
| Niu Xi (Jiu) | Achyranthes bidentata root, wine-processed | Traditionally associated with the Liver and Kidney systems and directing herbal actions downward in formula theory. |
| Gan Cao (Zhi) | Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, honey-fried | Traditionally used to harmonize the herbal combination and support Qi. |
| Qin Jiao | Gentiana macrophylla root | Traditionally classified as dispelling Wind-Dampness and complementing the formula's other Wind-related ingredients. |
| Sheng Di Huang | Rehmannia glutinosa root, raw | Traditionally associated with nourishing Yin and cooling Blood, balancing the formula's warming ingredients. |
| Chuan Xiong | Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome | Traditionally classified as moving Qi and Blood, adding a circulating element within TCM theory. |
| Du Huo | Angelica pubescens root | Traditionally associated with dispelling Wind-Dampness and directing the formula toward lower-body patterns in TCM theory. |
These descriptions explain traditional ingredient classifications, not proven clinical effects or verified manufacturer-specific formulation decisions.
How the Ingredients Complement One Another
San Bi Wan combines several traditional herbal approaches:
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Wind-Dampness-related ingredients: Du Huo, Qin Jiao, and Fang Feng.
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Qi-supporting ingredients: Ren Shen, Huang Qi, and prepared Gan Cao.
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Blood- and Yin-related ingredients: Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Sheng Di Huang, and Chuan Xiong.
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Warming and traditionally strengthening ingredients: Rou Gui, Du Zhong, Xu Duan, and Niu Xi.
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Dampness-related support: Fu Ling.
Together, these groups reflect the formula's traditional design rather than a demonstrated medical outcome.
Other Ingredients
The manufacturer's current listing identifies hydrated magnesium silicate (talc), activated carbon, maltose dextrin, and China wax as other ingredients.
These are used in preparing the finished teapills and are distinct from the 15 principal herbal ingredients.
What Is San Bi Wan?
San Bi Wan is a prepared form of a traditional Chinese herbal combination related to the classical San Bi Tang formula.
In Chinese herbal theory, Bi refers to an obstruction pattern. The formula traditionally combines herbs associated with Wind-Dampness, Qi, Blood, and warming properties.
Unlike a single-herb supplement, San Bi Wan combines multiple botanical ingredients with complementary traditional roles.
Traditional terminology: Wind, Dampness, Qi, and Blood are concepts used in TCM theory. They should not be interpreted as medically established effects of the finished product.
Why Choose Plum Flower San Bi Wan Teapills?
San Bi Wan is available in a convenient prepared form for customers looking for this specific traditional Chinese herbal combination.
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15-herb formula: Multiple traditional ingredients in one preparation.
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No decoction required: No simmering, straining, or measuring loose herbs.
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Small, round teapills: Convenient to take with water.
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200-count bottle: Clearly labeled package size and manufacturer directions.
How to Take San Bi Wan Teapills
Manufacturer's suggested use: Take 8 teapills, 3 times daily, or follow the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional.
Swallow with water and follow the current bottle label. Do not exceed the manufacturer's directions without professional guidance.
Important Safety Information
Do not use during pregnancy. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use while nursing.
Seek professional advice before taking this formula if you have a medical condition, take prescription medications, or use other herbal supplements.
This formula contains ingredients such as Ginseng, Licorice root, Dong Quai, and Cassia cinnamon that may require additional consideration for people taking certain medications or managing blood pressure, blood sugar, bleeding risk, or other health concerns.
Keep out of reach of children.
Traditional herbal preparations are not substitutes for appropriate medical evaluation or treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Bi Wan?
San Bi Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing 15 ingredients. Plum Flower offers it in a prepared teapill form.
What does Three Obstructions mean?
The English name refers to the traditional TCM concept of Bi, often translated as obstruction. It describes a classical pattern rather than a diagnosed medical condition.
Is San Bi Wan the same as San Bi Tang?
San Bi Wan is a prepared teapill formula related to the classical San Bi Tang tradition. Ingredient composition and preparation can vary, so the two should not be assumed identical.
How many teapills are in a bottle?
Each bottle contains 200 teapills.
How do I take San Bi Wan?
The manufacturer's listed directions are 8 teapills, 3 times daily. Follow the current label or your qualified healthcare professional's instructions.
Does San Bi Wan contain Ginseng?
Yes. Ren Shen (Panax ginseng root) is one of the 15 listed traditional ingredients.
Scientific Research and Traditional Formula References
Researchers have studied modified versions of San Bi Tang in clinical settings, but those preparations may differ in ingredients, quantities, processing, and administration from Plum Flower San Bi Wan Teapills.
PubMed: Research on a modified San Bi Tang preparation
This clinical study investigated a modified decoction used alongside another intervention for a specific medical condition. It does not establish the safety or effectiveness of Plum Flower San Bi Wan Teapills, and it should not be interpreted as evidence that this product treats that condition.
For ingredient identity and preparation details, consult the manufacturer's current product labeling.
California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65 provides information about exposure to certain chemicals identified by the State of California.
Any legally required product-specific warning must be provided separately, based on verified product information.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
