Yi qi cong ming tang
Food supplement declared in France, declaration No 2021-8-1177, decision dated 26 August 2021
Yi qi cong ming tang is a food supplement declared in France. Status: déclaré en France, commercialisation possible : l'administration ne s'est pas opposée à la déclaration (ce n'est ni une autorisation ni une évaluation de sécurité). 1 point in its composition requires a check (prohibited substance, dose or novel food). 4 rules of use apply to its ingredients (limits and warnings).
- Brand
- not provided
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- Calebasse
- Status
- Déclaré en France, commercialisation possible : l'administration ne s'est pas opposée à la déclaration (ce n'est ni une autorisation ni une évaluation de sécurité)
- Form
- Poudre
- Daily dose
- 6 g
- Not recommended for (according to the manufacturer)
- Femmes allaitantes, Antécédent de cancer du sein, Enfants (moins de 12 ans), Enfants en bas âge (1 à 3 ans), Femmes enceintes, Nourrissons (moins de 1 an), Problèmes de foie, Sous antidiabétiques, Utilisation prolongée
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Concentration
Declaration 312693, procedure Article 16. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 23 October 2026.
Regulatory points
- À vérifier
Paeonia spp. (zie ook lijst 3/voir aussi liste 3): dangerous plant prohibited in food in Belgium (list 1). The entire genus Paeonia is listed. List 3 also covers Paeonia lactiflora Pall., parts: fleur, racine, graine. L'étiquetage doit comporter l’avertissement suivant : Ne pas utiliser en cas de grossesse. Check the plant part used, the preparation, the conditions and the product notification.
Source: Belgium, Royal Decree of 31 August 2021, plant lists (annex replaced on 30 January 2024), arrêté royal du 31 août 2021, annexe remplacée le 30 janvier 2024, liste 1, page PDF 78 ; liste 3, pages PDF 206.
- Conditions légales
Actaea racemosa L.: Seuls les extraits aqueux et hydro-alcooliques de titre faible (30 %) sont admis. La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion de glycosides de triterpène (calculés comme 27-déoxyactéine) supérieure à 3 mg.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
- Conditions légales
Phellodendron amurense Rupr.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux femmes enceintes.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
- Conditions légales
Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Sanjappa & Pradeep: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'isoflavones supérieure à 1 mg/kg de poids corporel (exprimés comme aglycone du composant principal). L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'usage chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paeonia lactiflora Pall. | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 1.44 g |
| Phellodendron amurense Rupr. | Ecorce | Extrait sec aqueux | 1.38 g |
| Astragalus membranaceus Moench | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.72 g |
| Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.72 g |
| Panax ginseng C.A.Mey. | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.72 g |
| Actaea racemosa L. | Rhizome | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.42 g |
| Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Sanjappa & Pradeep | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.42 g |
| Vitex trifolia L. | Fruit | Extrait sec aqueux | 0.18 g |
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
Label warnings
Consultez votre médecin ou votre pharmacien en cas d’usage concomitant de traitement contre le diabète. Consultez votre médecin sur l'utilisation et la durée de consommation. Ne pas utiliser en cas de maladie du foie. Déconseillé chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein. Ne pas utiliser plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical.
This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Astragalus membranaceus Moench
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
ASTRAGALUS - ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have an autoimmune disorder (Brinker 2010; Upton 1999).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Contraindications
Condition of application: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Do not use if you have exterior excess, stagnation, yin deficiency or excess heat (Bensky et al. 2004; Chen and Chen 2004).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
DEGLYCYRRHIZINATED LICORICE Buccal
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Health Canada monograph dated 31 October 2025
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Health Canada monograph dated 31 January 2025
LICORICE
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding (Gardner and McGuffin 2013).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Condition of application: Cough relief.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if cough worsens or persists (for) more than 1 week (EMA 2012).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Condition of application: Gastritis relief.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindications
Condition of application: All products.
Do not use if you are pregnant (EMA 2012).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney, liver or cardiovascular disorder (EMA 2012; Brinker 2010; ESCOP 2003; Bradley 1992).
4 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Do not use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives, or other health products that may contribute electrolyte imbalance (Brinker 2010; ESCOP 2003; Hoffmann 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
4 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
- Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
PANAX GINSENG
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes (Brinker 2010; Vuksan et al. 2008; Seely et al. 2008; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; ESCOP 2003; Tetsutani et al. 2000; Sotaniemi et al. 1995; Chin 1991).
8 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking antidepressant medication, blood thinners or digoxin (Brinker 2010; Lee et al. 2008a; Dasgupta and Reyes 2005; Janetzki and Morreale 1997; Gonzalez-Seijo et al. 1995; Shader and Greenblatt 1988; Jones and Runikis 1987; Shader and Greenblatt 1985).
8 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Contraindications
Condition of application: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Do not use in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or in the absence of significant qi deficiency (Bensky et al. 2004).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Known adverse reactions
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches (Lee et al. 2008b; Vuksan et al 2008; de Andrade et al.2007; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; Coon and Ernst 2002; Ellis and Reddy 2002; Scaglione et al. 2001; Siegel 1979).
8 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
- Actaea racemosa L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
Black Cohosh - Actaea Racemosa
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble (EMA 2018, 2007; Lynch et al. 2006; Mills et al. 2006; Cohen et al. 2004; NIH 2004).
6 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Contraindications
Do not use if you are pregnant (Brinker 2010; Hoffmann 2003; Tilgner 1999).
3 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
Other declarations with the same name
In France, every company that markets a supplement declares it, so one product can have several declarations (new formula, another distributor, an older declaration withdrawn). Each line compares the declared composition with this page.
- Yi qi cong ming tang Calebasse, declared in 2021 : different composition: 1 ingredient(s) added, 0 missing
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