Kunbao Wan
Well-known Chinese herbal approach for menopause-related concerns, including hot flashes, sleep difficulties, irritability, and menstrual changes.
- Brand
- Tong Ren Tang
- China Approval No.
- Z11020185
- Dosage Form
- Pill
- Individual package
- 50 pills × 10 sachets
$60.00
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Overview
Medically reviewed by Dr. Xiaoyu Last reviewed: September 8, 2026
Kunbao Wan is a Chinese patent medicine traditionally used for menopausal symptoms associated with liver and kidney yin deficiency. Its traditional function is to nourish the liver and kidneys, calm the spirit, nourish the blood, and free the channels. This 23-ingredient product is manufactured by Beijing Tong Ren Tang Co., Ltd. Tong Ren Tang Pharmaceutical Factory.
| Chinese name | 坤宝丸 |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | Kunbao Wan |
| Brand | Tong Ren Tang |
| China Drug Approval No. | Z11020185 |
| Dosage form | pill |
| Traditional function | Traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys, calm the spirit, nourish the blood, and free the channels. |
| Strength | 10 g per 100 pills |
| Individual package | 50 pills × 10 sachets |
| Recommended use | Traditionally used for menstrual irregularity, hot flushes and sweating, insomnia and forgetfulness, irritability, dizziness, tinnitus, dry throat and thirst, limb soreness, and joint pain associated with the stated TCM pattern around menopause. |
| GTIN | 6904579876742 |
Evidence at a Glance
Two randomized studies reported improvements when Kunbao Pills were used in combination regimens for perimenopausal symptoms. Because both used co-treatments, they do not isolate the independent effect of Kunbao Wan.
Do not use when obvious kidney-yang deficiency symptoms are present; menstrual disorders should be evaluated with medical guidance.
Uses
Common Uses
Kunbao Wan is commonly used in China for menopausal transition concerns such as:
- Menstrual irregularity around menopause
- Hot flashes and excessive sweating
- Sleep difficulties
- Irritability or mood changes
- Dizziness or ringing in the ears
- Dry mouth or throat
- Aching or discomfort in the limbs and joints
Traditional & Labeled Uses
滋补肝肾，镇静安神，养血通络
Nourishes the liver and kidneys, calms the spirit, nourishes the blood, and frees the channels
- Menstrual irregularity around menopause
- Hot flushes and sweating
- Insomnia and forgetfulness
- Irritability
- Dizziness and tinnitus
- Dry throat and thirst
- Limb soreness and joint pain
Official traditional uses and approved indications do not by themselves establish modern clinical effectiveness. The human studies reviewed used combination regimens and cannot isolate the effect of Kunbao Wan alone.
Understanding the TCM Perspective
Liver and kidney yin deficiency is a traditional Chinese medicine pattern. It is not a direct equivalent of a biomedical diagnosis, and the listed traditional symptoms should not replace evaluation of persistent or severe menopausal symptoms.
Related TCM Patterns
Kunbao Wan is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine in China. The information on this page is intended for product education and should not replace diagnosis or treatment advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Safety
Allergy
Do not use this product if you are allergic to Kunbao Wan or any of its ingredients. People with a history of allergic reactions should seek professional advice before use.
Younger Users
Keep the product out of children’s reach. The reviewed official product information does not provide a product-specific pediatric regimen.
Drug Interactions
The official product information states that interactions may occur when this product is used with other medicines. Consult a physician or pharmacist before combining it with prescription, nonprescription, or herbal products.
When to Seek Medical Advice
Use under medical guidance if menstrual cycles are irregular. Seek medical evaluation if symptoms do not improve after four weeks. Consult a physician before long-term use, and do not use during a common cold.
Contraindications
- Do not use when obvious kidney-yang deficiency symptoms are present, such as marked aversion to cold, cold limbs, loose stools, facial puffiness, or swollen limbs.
- Do not use if allergic to this product or any ingredient; people with an allergic constitution should use caution.
- Do not use if the product’s appearance has changed.
Evidence
Human Clinical Evidence
Kunbao-containing herbal therapy for perimenopausal syndrome
The combined herbal-plus-psychological group showed larger improvements in several reported measures than either component group. The herbal arm used two patent medicines together, and the study does not isolate Kunbao Pill’s contribution.
Kunbao Pills plus tibolone for perimenopausal syndrome
The combination group reported better symptom-scale and several laboratory outcomes than tibolone alone after three months. These findings concern the combination regimen.
Verification
PRODUCT IDENTITY
- Brand Name
- Tong Ren Tang
- Chinese Name
- 同仁堂
- Manufacturer
- Beijing Tong Ren Tang Co., Ltd.
- China drug approval number
- Z11020185
- Prescription status in China
- Over-the-counter medicine.
These are Chinese product-registration details. They do not establish approval or availability in another country.
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Ingredients
The linked Kunbao Wan formula lists 23 ingredients. The first six ingredients are shown below.
- Wine-processed glossy privet fruit — 酒女贞子
- Chinese raspberry fruit — 覆盆子
- Chinese dodder seed — 菟丝子
- Goji fruit — 枸杞子
- Prepared fleeceflower root — 制何首乌
- Turtle shell — 龟甲
Official Label Dosage
Take 50 pills orally, twice daily.
Follow the current package insert if its instructions differ.
Individual package: 50 pills × 10 sachets
Missed Dose Information
No product-specific missed-dose instruction was identified.
Additional Directions
The official product information advises medical evaluation if symptoms do not improve after four weeks. It does not define four weeks as a standard treatment course.
Each 100 pills weighs 10 g. Avoid spicy foods and limit greasy foods while taking the product. Follow the current package instructions or a pharmacist’s guidance.
A purchase option’s quantity does not define how long you should take the medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kunbao Wan
It is traditionally used for symptoms around menopause associated with liver and kidney yin deficiency, including menstrual irregularity, hot flushes, sweating, insomnia, irritability, dizziness, tinnitus, dryness, and limb or joint soreness.
The official product information states: take 50 pills orally, twice daily. Follow the current package instructions and seek professional advice when needed.
No firm conclusion can be drawn from the selected human studies because Kunbao Pill was used with another herbal medicine, psychological intervention, or tibolone. Those studies do not isolate its independent effect.
Seek medical evaluation if symptoms have not improved after four weeks. Irregular menstruation and long-term use should be managed with professional guidance.
The official information warns that interactions may occur. Consult a physician or pharmacist before combining Kunbao Wan with prescription, nonprescription, or herbal products.
Do not use it if you have obvious kidney-yang deficiency symptoms described in the product information, if you are allergic to the product or an ingredient, or if the product’s appearance has changed. Do not use it during a common cold.
References
Selected Research
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[1]Kunbao-containing herbal therapy for perimenopausal syndrome
Population: Women with perimenopausal syndrome complicated with hyperlipidemia.
Indication: Perimenopausal syndrome with hyperlipidemia
Intervention: Kunbao Pill plus Modified Xiaoyao Pill for six months; a third group received the same medicines plus psychological intervention.
Comparison: Psychological intervention alone.
Sample size: 185
Duration: 6 months
Reported findings
The combined herbal-plus-psychological group showed larger improvements in several reported measures than either component group. The herbal arm used two patent medicines together, and the study does not isolate Kunbao Pill’s contribution.
Interpretation
This randomized study contributes human evidence for a Kunbao-containing regimen in a perimenopausal population.
Limitations
Kunbao Pill was combined with Modified Xiaoyao Pill, so its independent contribution cannot be isolated; 21 participants dropped out.
Qian LQ, Wang B, Niu JY, Gao S, Zhao DY. Assessment of the clinical effect of Chinese medicine therapy combined with psychological intervention for treatment of patients of peri-menopausal syndrome complicated with hyperlipidemia. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2010;16(2):124–130. doi:10.1007/s11655-010-0124-x. PMID:20473737.
Full title: Assessment of Chinese medicine therapy and psychological intervention for perimenopausal syndrome with hyperlipidemia
Study type: randomized_controlled_trial
PMID: 20473737
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[2]Kunbao Pills plus tibolone for perimenopausal syndrome
Population: Women with perimenopausal syndrome treated at Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital from October 2021 to August 2024.
Indication: Perimenopausal syndrome
Intervention: Tibolone plus Kunbao Pills, 50 pills twice daily, for three months.
Comparison: Tibolone alone.
Sample size: 84
Duration: 3 months
Reported findings
The combination group reported better symptom-scale and several laboratory outcomes than tibolone alone after three months. These findings concern the combination regimen.
Interpretation
This study adds directly relevant human evidence for Kunbao Pills as part of a combination regimen for perimenopausal symptoms.
Limitations
Small single-hospital study; Kunbao Pills were added to tibolone rather than tested alone; blinding was not established.
Kong LL, Liu S, Lü XP, Yu LJ. Clinical study of Kunbao Pills combined with tibolone in treatment of perimenopausal syndrome. Drugs & Clinic. 2025;40(2):426–431. doi:10.7501/j.issn.1674-5515.2025.02.025.
Full title: Clinical study of Kunbao Pills combined with tibolone in perimenopausal syndrome
Study type: randomized_controlled_trial
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