Maiwei Dihuang Wan
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Eight-Immortals Pills
- Licence holder
- Classical Remedia Ltd.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80008003
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 9 October 2008
- Revision date
- 27 February 2015
- Form
- Pilule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Dioscorea oppositifolia L.: Les matières premières végétales doivent avoir subi les étapes traditionnelles d'épluchage, de lavage et de traitement thermique. L'absence d'alcaloïdes et de composés cyanogènes doit être démontrée par des bulletins d'analyse.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Dioscorea oppositifolia Source : Rhizome(s) | 49.99 mg | Not calculated |
| Alisma orientale Source : Rhizome(s) Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 3.39:1 Dry plant equivalent : 37.5 mg | 11.06 mg | Not calculated |
| Alisma orientale Source : Tubercule Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 3.39:1 Dry plant equivalent : 37.5 mg | 11.06 mg | Not calculated |
| Paeonia suffruticosa Source : Écorce de racine Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 1.65:1 Dry plant equivalent : 37.5 mg | 22.74 mg | Not calculated |
| Poria cocos Source : Sclerotium du champignon Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 3.39:1 Dry plant equivalent : 37.5 mg | 11.06 mg | Not calculated |
| Ophiopogon japonicus Source : Root tuber(s) Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 3.39:1 Dry plant equivalent : 37.5 mg | 11.06 mg | Not calculated |
| Schisandra chinensis Source : Fruit(s) Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 2.44:1 Dry plant equivalent : 25.02 mg | 10.24 mg | Not calculated |
| Cornus officinalis Source : Ripe Sarcocarp Extract : Décoction Extraction ratio : 1.7:1 Dry plant equivalent : 49.99 mg | 29.38 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
insect wax, Poudre de talc
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 8 Pilule | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Traditional Chinese Medicine used to nourish Yin (vital fluids and essence) of the Kidney and the Lung. Helps treat symptoms associated with the deficiency of Yin of the Lung and the Kidney marked by daily recurring fever, night sweating, dryness of the throat, hemoptysis, dizziness, tinnitus, aching and limpness of the loins and knees.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80008003
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2015. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging