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Huo Xiang (Agastache)

500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps

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What it is

Huo Xiang (Agastache), also known as Patchouli-agastache, is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used to address digestive discomfort, particularly nausea and symptoms associated with dampness or summer-flu. It is available in capsule form for adult use.

How it works

Huo Xiang primarily acts on the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach and intestines, to improve digestive comfort and support gut-barrier function. Its effects are dose-dependent, with noticeable benefits typically observed within 1-4 weeks of consistent use.

Who should take it

Adults looking to address bloating, indigestion, irregular bowel movements. 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 is Huo Xiang used for?
Huo Xiang is used in TCM to alleviate nausea, bloating, indigestion, and symptoms associated with dampness or summer-flu.
How long does it take to see results?
Digestive comfort improvements are typically observed within 1-4 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can I take Huo Xiang with other supplements?
Huo Xiang can be layered into a broader protocol. However, consult your clinician if you are on prescription medications affecting similar pathways.

Research

6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD

C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity

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Editorial notes

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About Huo Xiang (Agastache)

Huo Xiang (Agastache) is a digestive & ayurveda supplement used to support digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity. Patchouli-agastache for nausea, damp and summer-flu. It is available in capsule 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. Huo Xiang (Agastache) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the gut, intestines, stomach, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 1-4 weeks for digestive comfort. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.

Evidence

Huo Xiang (Agastache) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for digestive comfort and gut-barrier integrity. Patchouli-agastache for nausea, damp and summer-flu. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 1-4 weeks for digestive comfort, 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 bloating, indigestion, irregular bowel movements. 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 Digestive & Ayurveda category, Huo Xiang (Agastache) 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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