Shu Gan
Shu Gan
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This formula eases bloating, nausea, and digestive discomfort. In traditional Chinese herbalism it moves liver qi stagnation and aids digestion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Turmeric rhizome* (yu jin), Buddha’s Hand fruit* (fo shou), Corydalis rhizome* (yan hu suo), Costus root* (mu xiang), Ginger root* (gan jiang), Chinese Peony root* (bai shao), Bitter Orange fruit* (zhi shi), Tangerine peel* (chen pi), Cardamom fruit* (sha ren), Fragrant Angelica bark* (bai zhi), Cyperus rhizome* (xiang fu), Licorice root* (gan cao), Yarrow aerial (ya luo), Cayenne fruit* (la jiao); *extract
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable cellulose) and rice bran.
Pinyin: Modified Shu Gan Wan
Suggested Use
Suggested Use
Internal: 3 capsules, TID, between meals
90 capsules, 650mg
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Bloating, indigestion, nausea, and food sensitivities
Shu Gan
Supports Relief From
Shu Gan is designed for digestive discomfort related to liver qi stagnation—especially when symptoms include bloating, nausea, belching, poor digestion, or abdominal tension. It is particularly helpful for individuals with food sensitivities, or digestive upset that flares under stress or emotional strain.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this formula moves stagnant liver qi, relieves digestive tension, and supports the smooth flow of qi through the middle burner (stomach, liver, spleen area). It’s commonly used for issues like gastritis, cholecystitis, food stagnation, or abdominal discomfort tied to stress or suppressed emotions.
How It Works Holistically
Shu Gan blends qi-moving herbs like turmeric, Buddha’s hand fruit, and cyperus with digestive harmonizers like cardamom, ginger, and tangerine peel. These ingredients work synergistically to ease bloating, relieve nausea, and improve flow through the digestive system. Corydalis and Chinese peony help reduce pain and cramping, while cayenne and bitter orange improve digestive warmth and metabolism.
This formula is especially beneficial when digestive complaints are worsened by emotional tension, irregular eating, or sluggish bile flow.
When Shu Gan Is Right for You
Shu Gan may be a fit if you often feel bloated, nauseated, or heavy after eating—especially if symptoms center around the upper abdomen or under the ribs. It’s also a supportive formula for those with a history of gallbladder sluggishness, food sensitivities, or stress-related digestive flare-ups. In women, it may provide secondary benefits for menstrual pain or hormonal tension associated with liver qi stagnation.
Long-term use is appropriate when liver qi stagnation is chronic or rooted in emotional patterns.
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