What it is
San Leng (Sparganium) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb derived from the bur-reed rhizome, historically used to address blood stasis and masses. It is formulated as a single-ingredient capsule for targeted hormonal support.
Supplement · Women's Hormonal Health
San Leng (Sparganium)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
poor-circulationlumpshormonal imbalance thyroid glandreproductive system
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How it works
San Leng primarily influences the endocrine system, thyroid, and reproductive organs. Its effects are dose-dependent, with hormonal shifts typically observed within 4-12 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. 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
How long does it take to see effects?
Hormonal shifts are typically measurable within 4 to 12 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can San Leng be combined with other supplements?
Yes, it can be layered into a broader protocol, but consult a clinician if you are on prescription medications affecting hormonal pathways.
What is the primary traditional use of San Leng?
In TCM, it is traditionally used to invigorate blood, resolve blood stasis, and break up masses.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance
From the blog
Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on San Leng (Sparganium) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About San Leng (Sparganium)
San Leng (Sparganium) is a women’s hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Bur-reed rhizome for blood stasis and masses. 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. San Leng (Sparganium) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the endocrine system, thyroid, reproductive system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
San Leng (Sparganium) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Bur-reed rhizome for blood stasis and masses. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-12 weeks for hormonal shifts, 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 hormonal imbalance, low libido, irregular cycles. 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 Women’s Hormonal Health category, San Leng (Sparganium) 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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