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These 7 herbs comprise the Traditional Chinese Medicine's Herbal Formula Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum formula, in English). This formula is probably the most widely prescribed herbal prescription treating a great many western life-style disorders. There are a great many numerous variations to this formula that tailor the prescription uniquely to the individual (which is a hall mark of TCM).

Liver function can be compromised by a number of things—virus infections, pollution, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, steroids, poor diet, insufficient rest, stress, obesity, smoking, and illness, to name a few. Since the liver is one of the most important organs when it comes to fighting illness, liver problems can have serious consequences.

SST formula has stayed the same for hundreds of years, because it has repeatedly proven successful for protecting the liver. While the ingredients work synergistically, they are also quite potent individually.

The seven active ingredients and their actions include the following:

Bupleurum root: [24.1%] Radix Bupleuri - chai hu - Chinese Thorowax root is bitter and slightly cold. It harmonizes interior and exterior, courses the Liver, vents Pathogenic qi, and raises the yang. It enters the Liver, Pericardium, Gallbladder and Triple Burner meridians. Reduces adhesion of tumor cells, activates natural defenses against tumor cells*

Pinellia tuber: [19.6%] Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae - ban xia - Treated Pinellia rhizome is acrid and warm. It regulates and circulates the qi and disperses Phlegm. It is used whenever Dampness accumulates and causes vomiting, excess sputum, or poor digestion. It enters the Spleen and Stomach meridians. Increases interferon activity*

Scutellaria root: [19.9%] Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis - huang qin - Baikal Skullcap root is cold and bitter, entering the Heart, Lung, and Gallbladder channels. It effectively clears Damp Heat and Fire, resolves phlegm, relaxes the Liver. Scavenges free radicals, relaxes blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, and exhibits antitumor activity*

Licorice: [10.3%] Radix Glycyrrhize Uralensis - gan cao - Licorice root Generates interferon activity, protects the gastric system, is sweet and warm. It supplements qi, strengthens the Heart, Spleen, Stomach while harmonizing the prescription. It enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. chemopreventive, and has antiviral activity*

Ginger: [6.9%] Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis - gan jiang - Dried Ginger rhizome is acrid and warm. It harmonizes and supplements the Middle Burner, and harmonizes the prescription. It enters the Lung, Spleen and Stomach .Inhibits the spread of cancer cells*

Jujube: [8.9%] Frutus Zizyphi Jujubae - hong zao - Red Jujube fruit is sweet, warm and supplements and enters the Spleen and Stomach. It reinforces qi, harmonizes the Constructive qi and Defensive qi, resolves drug toxins and harmonizes the characteristics of harsh herbs. Increases natural killer cell activity and is antiasthmatic*

Ginseng: [10.3%] Radix Ginseng - ren shen - Oriental White Ginseng root is sweet, bitter and warm. It supplements the Ancestral (yuan) qi, strengthens the Spleen/Stomach, helps create new Blood, and quiets the Spirit. It enters the Spleen, Lung and Kidney meridians.
Inhibits cancer cell growth by suppressing their DNA and increases natural immune factors*

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

Currently, SST is under clinical phase II trials at leading US medical institutions in New York and San Diego for patients with disorders of liver function. The New York study has produced very encouraging preliminary results, which were presented at the 1st Annual Society of Integrative Oncology Conference in New York on November 18th, 2004 – proving the positive effect of SST on the liver. No adverse events have been attributed to SST among all participants who enrolled in the trial.