What it is
Dao Chi San is a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula used to clear heat and promote urination. It is specifically indicated for conditions associated with 'heart-heat' manifesting as urinary discomfort and certain skin eruptions.
Supplement · Liver & Hepatoprotective
Dao Chi San
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
inflammationurinary-discomfortskin-breakouts liverkidneylymphatic system
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How it works
This formula works by clearing pathogenic heat from the Heart and Small Intestine, thereby reducing urinary symptoms and associated inflammatory skin conditions. Its components are traditionally understood to facilitate the elimination of heat toxins.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
What does 'heart-heat' mean in TCM?
In TCM, 'heart-heat' refers to an excess of heat in the Heart organ system, manifesting as irritability, insomnia, mouth sores, and sometimes urinary symptoms.
Can Dao Chi San help with acne?
Yes, certain types of acne, particularly those that are red, inflamed, and associated with heat symptoms, can be addressed by formulas like Dao Chi San that clear heat.
How long does it take to see results?
For detox markers, effects can become measurable within 4-8 weeks. Symptomatic relief may vary based on individual constitution and severity of symptoms.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination
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Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on Dao Chi San — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Dao Chi San
Dao Chi San is a liver & hepatoprotective supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Guide-out-the-red formula for heart-heat and urine. It is available in tablet form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Dao Chi San works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Dao Chi San carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination. Guide-out-the-red formula for heart-heat and urine. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Liver & Hepatoprotective category, Dao Chi San can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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