Chai Hu Shu Gan San Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Chai Hu Shu Gan San was originally created by Dr. Zhang Jing-Yue in 1624 A.D. It is a harmonizing formula focused on smoothing the Liver Qi, regulating the Blood and reducing pain.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To address middle burner congestion, promote digestion and relieve dysmenorrhea and abdominal pain, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added organic Caraway Seed, Caraway Oil, organic Fennel Seed, organic Fennel Oil, Bitter Orange Oil and organic Cardamom Seed.

Organic Content
29% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Wiry.

Tongue
Dusky. Thin, white coat.

Chinese Medical Actions
Spreads the Liver Qi. Harmonizes the Blood. Alleviates pain.

Indications
Constraint and clumping of the Liver Qi. Hypochondriac pain. Alternating fever and chills. Premenstrual syndrome or dysmenorrhea. Gastric disorders.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Bupleurum Root (chai hu) 5:1 Extract 316 mg Tangerine Peel (chen pi) 5:1 Extract 316 mg Organic Licorice Root (gan cao) 269 mg Bitter Orange Young Fruit (zhi ke) 5:1 Extract 236 mg Chinese Peony Root (bai shao) 5:1 Extract 236 mg Cyperus Rhizome (xiang fu) 5:1 Extract 236 mg Ligusticum Wallichii Rhizome (chuan xiong) 5:1 Extract 236 mg Organic Cardamom Seed 158 mg Organic Caraway Seed 113 mg Organic Fennel Seed 113 mg Organic Fennel Oil 7 mg Caraway Oil 7 mg Bitter Orange Oil 7 mg
This formula is 29% organic.

Secara uses organic herbs whenever possible and does not use endangered plant or animal species. This product is manufactured in the U.S. in GMP certified facilities and is free of animal and dairy products, soy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
None.

Modifying Herbs

Cardamom Seed: Cardamom is both a stimulant and carminative and has been used to aid digestion since ancient times. Though Cardamom is often used as a flavoring agent, it is also used as a basis for medicinal preparations for indigestion & flatulence. The Arabs attributed aphrodisiac qualities to this herb and the ancient Indians regarded it as a cure for obesity.

Cardamom has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.

Cardamom Seed, because it contains a large amount of volatile oil, stimulates digestion, relieves discomfort from flatulence and counteracts acidity of the stomach. It can also be used to treat gastralgia, enuresis (involuntary urination), spermatorrhea, phlegm, colds, cough, bronchitis, asthma, hoarse throat and kidney diseases.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for Cardamom.

To review recent clinical research on Cardamom , click on the PubMed link listed below:

Pharmacological studies of cardamom oil in animals.

Fennel Seed and Oil: In Chinese medicine, Fennel is said to relieve indigestion and vomiting and to stimulate the appetite. A tea made from Fennel Seed is widely used for relieving gas, dyspepsia, stomachache and colic and can be taken to help rid the lungs of phlegm. Fennel Seed poultices may be used for conjunctivitis.

Fennel has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of WARM.

Avoid ingesting pure Fennel Oil; it can cause nausea, breathing problems and other complications.

Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or have a hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer should avoid pure Fennel Oil.

Avoid Fennel if you suffer from a seizure disorder.

To review recent clinical research on Fennel, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Antihirsutism activity of Fennel (fruits of Foeniculum vulgare) extract. A double-blind placebo controlled study.

The effect of fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) seed oil emulsion in infantile colic: a randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Comparison of fennel and mefenamic acid for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Caraway Seed and Oil: Caraway's use as a digestive aid was first mentioned in the Egyptian Eberus Papyrus in around 1500 B.C. and in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Falstaff is invited to have a serving of baked apples and Caraway to aid digestion and relieve gas. Nineteenth-century American physicians pointed out that the seeds not only promote digestion but also ease the symptoms of digestive colic in children.

Caraway has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.

Caraway Oil helps alleviate bowel spasm; studies have also shown that it has antibacterial and larvicidal properties. Caraway in combination with other herbs may be helpful in dealing with conditions of flatulence, especially in children.

Caraway Seed is known to be the most powerful and reliable of the herbal carminatives, or gas-relieving herbs; it is indicated for colic, flatulent dyspepsia, and diarrhea. Drinking the tea or chewing the seeds can help ease a feeling of uncomfortable fullness after eating. It is said to alleviate uterine cramps and promote menstruation. Caraway Seed is also used to increase lactation and is commonly used in cooking.

There are no notable cautions or known herb drug interactions for Caraway.

To review recent clinical research on Caraway Seed and Oil, click on the PubMed links listed below:

Relaxant effects of different fractions of essential oil from Carum copticum on guinea pig tracheal chains.

Systematic review: herbal medicinal products for non-ulcer dyspepsia.

Treatment of functional dyspepsia with a herbal preparation. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.

Effect of peppermint oil and caraway oil on gastrointestinal motility in healthy volunteers: a pharmacodynamic study using simultaneous determination of gastric and gall-bladder emptying and orocaecal transit time.

Bitter Orange Oil: Bitter Orange Oil is used to treat gastrointestinal disturbances, duodenal ulcers, constipation, kidney and bladder diseases, functional disorders of the liver and gallbladder, general feebleness, anemia, imbalances of mineral metabolism, impurities of the skin, and hair loss. It is also used as a blood purifier and can regulate blood lipid levels, lower blood sugar, stimulate circulation and treat frostbite.

Bitter Orange Oil has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a temperature of WARM.

Bitter Orange Oil may cause light sensitivity, especially in fair-skinned individuals. Though generally this occurs only if the oil is applied directly to the skin and then exposed to bright light, it has also been known to occur in people who have taken bitter orange internally.

Bitter Orange Oil should not be taken internally without expert guidance. Large amounts of orange peel have caused intestinal colic, convulsions and death in children.

This information is based on third-party reference materials and Secara cannot warrant its accuracy, completeness or reliability. Secara assumes no liability for any claims by a third party for loss that may arise from reliance on this information.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Chai Hu Shu Gan San Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg