Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Sho-saiko-to)

SKU	H009
Brand	Honso
Unit Size	Box of 42 sachets (14 day supply)
Dosage	The usual dose is 7.5 g/day orally in 3 divided doses before or between meals.
Potency	5:1
Properties	Improves Liver function
Contraindications	Women who are nursing or pregnant and patients currently undergoing interferon treatment should not take Sho-saiko-to.
Chinese Symptomology	Alternating chills and fever, distention in the chest or rib area, bitter mouth, dry throat, retching, dizziness, severe loss of appetite.
Western Symptomology	Infection of biliary tract, gallstones, gallbladder infection, hepatitis, pleuritis, chronic gastritis, indigestion, intercostal neuralgia, neurosis, breast disease, underarm lymph node edema, and AIDS.
Actions	Harmonizes the two meridians of Shaoyang -- the Triple Warmer and Gallbladder.
Pattern	Syndromes of the Shao-Yang channel
Branch	Liver
Chinese name	Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Sho-saiko-to)
English name	Minor Bupleurum Formula

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Description	Xiao Chai Hu Tang, also known as sho-saiko-to, is a classical high quality herbal formula designed to maintain healthy liver function*. The product is carefully formulated based upon ancient Oriental medicine and revolutionarily tested and manufactured in Japan. The centuries-tested combination of each formula creates an integrated remedy that is much more effective than the total of each herb separately. Established in 1931, Honso Pharmaceutical is a leading manufacturer exclusively focused on Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine) innovation. Its pharmaceutical GMP facility ensures the potency of every ingredient at their unparalleled high quality.
Ingredients	The daily dose of 7.5g (3 unit packets) contains 4.2g of Minor Bupleurum Formula extract powder: Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) - 7.0g; Ban Xia - (Pinellia Tuber) - 5.0g; Huang Qin - (Scutellaria Root) - 3.0g; Ren Shen (Ginseng) - 3.0g; Da Zao (Jujube) - 3.0g; Gan Cao (Licorice) - 2.0g; Sheng Jiang (Ginger) - 1.0g The standardization specification (HPLC assay) by Honso Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:.(4) Glycyrrhizin: 24.7-46.0 mg/day Baicalin: 110.6-205.6 mg/day Saikosaponin: 6.5-19.7 mg/day