Si Wu Tang Plus 60 tablets, 750 mg
		History Si Wu Tang was originally created by the Chinese Imperial Medical Department in 1085 A.D. It is the chief formula designed to address Blood deficiency.

Formula Philosophy by Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G.
To help promote hormonal balance, Christopher Hobbs, Secara's Chief Herbalist, has added the widely studied hormone regulators Vitex extract (Chastetree Fruit extract) and organic Black Cohosh Root. Both of these phyto-medicines are widely prescribed to regulate estrogen/progesterone balance, regulate the menses, and reduce symptoms.

Organic Content
18% of the herbs used in this product were organically grown.

Pulse
Thin wiry. Thin choppy.

Tongue
Pale.

Chinese Medical Actions
Tonifies the Blood and regulates the Liver.

Indications
Dizziness. Blurred vision. Lusterless complexion and nails. Generalized muscle tension. Irregular menstruation. Dysmenorrhea. Postpartum deficiency.

Complete Formula Facts
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	Dong Quai Root (dang gui) 5:1 Extract 513 mg Rehmannia Tuber (shu di huang) 5:1 Extract 474 mg Chinese Peony Root (bai shao) 5:1 Extract 450 mg Organic Black Cohosh Root 405 mg Ligusticum Wallichii Rhizome (chuan xiong) 5:1 Extract 204 mg Chastetree Fruit 6:1 Extract 204 mg
This formula is 18% 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, wheat, gluten, soy, yeast, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

Traditional Chinese Medical Contraindications
None.

Modifying Herbs

Black Cohosh Root: Generations of Native American women and European immigrants utilized Black Cohosh to relieve the various symptoms associated with PMS, menstrual cramps and menopause. It was a favorite remedy of early American physicians.

Black Cohosh has a taste of SWEET, ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.

Black Cohosh contains phytoestrogens that help stabilize hormone levels. Black Cohosh essentially may mimic some of the effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy, without stimulating the growth of breast tumors according to some preliminary research. Black Cohosh also has antispasmodic properties that lesson menstrual discomforts. In one study, Black Cohosh extract completely relieved symptoms of hot flashes in women with breast cancer who were taking tamoxifen.

Because of its hormonal effects, Black Cohosh should not be used by women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have an estrogen sensitive cancer, though some new studies did not show a cell-proliferant effect in estrogen-dependent human cells. In high doses, Black Cohosh can cause such symptoms as dizziness, nausea, and headache in sensitive individuals. It's best to start with a low dose and work up to a full dose after several days.

To review recent clinical research on Black Cohosh Root, click on the PubMed links listed below:

The Cimicifuga preparation BNO 1055 vs. conjugated estrogens in a double-blind placebo-controlled study: effects on menopause symptoms and bone markers.

Cimicifuga racemosa for the treatment of hot flushes in women surviving breast cancer.

Chastetree Fruit (Vitex): Since the time of the ancient Greeks, Chastetree Fruit has been used to treat menstrual complaints. It was actually prescribed by Hippocrates in 450 B.C.

Chastetree Fruit has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.

Although the herb contains no hormones, it influences hormonal activity by stimulating the pituitary gland to produce more luteinizing hormone. This, in turn, causes the ovaries to produce more of the hormone progesterone. Prolactin levels are often reduced - an excess of which has been associated with symptoms of PMS.

Specifically, Chastetree Fruit may reduce symptoms of PMS, minimize fibrocystic breast symptoms, regulate ovulation, promote fertility, increase supply of mother's milk in nursing women, relieve menopausal symptoms, relieve the pain of endometriosis, and control menstrual related acne. It can also be used to treat male teenage acne.

Because of its effect on hormones and the uterus, patients should not take Chastetree Fruit during pregnancy. If patient is taking Chastetree Fruit for infertility, the patient should stop use immediately after first missed period. Chastetree Fruit should be avoided by women taking oral contraceptives, because the herb might theoretically reduce their effectiveness.

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

Treatment for the premenstrual syndrome with agnus castus fruit extract: prospective, randomised, placebo controlled study.

Efficacy of Vitex agnus castus L. extract Ze 440 in patients with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).

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.

Si Wu Tang Plus
60 tablets, 750 mg