Life is tough. Whether we are rich or poor, famous or ordinary, old or young, we all have had moments of anger, sorrow, loss, confrontation etc. In most cases, we can cope with them and leave emotional stress behind. There are times, however, that we think we might have got it over and then find it still hurts even after years. We may unintentionally breath a sigh of relief and experience occasional flank discomfort. This may signal what is called in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as "liver Qi stagnation".

In TCM, Qi is the vital energy whose smooth circulation throughout the body keeps its organs working in harmony. Anger hurts the Liver and blocks the flow of Qi in the Liver meridians. Liver Qi stagnation includes the following symptoms: distending discomfort along the sides of the body, deep breathing, short temper, chest distention, and frequent belching.

Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian (Wan) acts to soothe the liver and disperse the stagnated liver Qi. The Chinese medicine consists of a delicate combination of seven Chinese herbs as outlined below.

Chai Hu (Bupleurum root) is the chief Chinese herb in the formula. It relieves the stagnated Liver Qi and soothes the Liver.

Xiang Fu (Cyperi rhizome) soothes the Liver and removes Qi obstruction.

Zhi Ke (Bitter orange) regulates Qi and disperses fullness in the chest and abdominal distension.

Chen Pi (Tangerine peel) moves Qi and strengthen digestion, expels dampness and transforms phlegm. Chen Pi, together with Xiang Fu and Zhi Ke act in the formula to enhance the function of Chai Hu.

Chuan Xiong is a unique Chinese herb that both invigorates Blood and moves Qi. It expels Wind.

Bai Shao (Poeny root) nourishes the blood, harmonizes the liver.

Gan Cao (Licorice root) tonifies Spleen and Qi and moderates the action of the other herbs.

References

Bupleurum root	Bupleurum chinense	(Chai Hu)
Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit	Citrus reticulata	(Chen Pi)
Chinese peony root without bark	Paeonia lactiflora	(Bai Shao)
Bitter orange nearly mature fruit	Citrus aurantium	(Zhi Qiao)
Sichuan lovage rhizome	Ligusticum chuanxiong	(Chuan Xiong)
Cyperus rhizome	Cyperus rotundus	(Xiang Fu)
Chinese licorice honey-roasted root & rhizome	Glycyrrhiza uralensis	(Zhi Gan Cao)

Guang Ci Tang® Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian (Bupleuri LiverSoothe™) 40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets @ 5:1 strength.

At a true 5:1 concentration, this product represents the most potent form of Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian (San/Wan/Tang) on the market. One tablet is equal to 1 gram of raw herb.

Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian tablets are made with 100% natural herbs that are tested for authenticity, quality, and potency. A traditional water decoction is prepared with the herbs to reproduce the time-tested efficacy of the formula, and this water decoction is concentrated with our proprietary technology to form a potent extract that is made into easily absorbed tablets, which are remarkably effective, easy to use, and safe. The tablets are produced by Guang Ci Tang® in our state of the art cGMP-certified facility and imported in accordance with U.S. FDA guidelines. When you choose Guang Ci Tang® products, you are taking advantage of a wonderful fusion of science and tradition that incorporates the highest standards in the field of Chinese medicine today.

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The standard dosage for Bupleuri LiverSoothe™ is 5 tablets each time, taken 2 to 3 times daily with or before meals. One bottle lasts users 2 to 3 weeks.

The dose may be doubled for a quicker and stronger response as needed. Consult your practitioner for precise dosage recommendations based on body weight and other factors.

Side effects

Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan has been safely used with few adverse effects when used according to instructions.

Warning

1. Not for use during pregnancy.

Allergy

Bupleuri LiverSoothe™ is gluten free

Precaution