What it is
San Ren Tang (Three Seeds) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula designed to clear damp-heat from the triple burner, supporting liver and kidney function. It is available in tablet form for adult use.
Supplement · Liver & Hepatoprotective
San Ren Tang (Three Seeds)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
sluggish-detoxificationinflammation liverkidneylymphatic system
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How it works
This formula works by addressing damp-heat accumulation, a pattern characterized by sluggishness and inflammation, primarily impacting the liver and elimination pathways. Its components are selected to promote detoxification and the body's natural clearing processes.
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 'triple burner' refer to in TCM?
The triple burner (San Jiao) is a concept in TCM representing three distinct functional areas of the body responsible for fluid metabolism, transformation, and elimination.
How long does it take to see results?
For markers related to detoxification, effects are typically measurable within 4-8 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can I take this with other supplements?
San Ren Tang can be layered into a broader protocol. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations, especially if you are on prescription medication.
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
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About San Ren Tang (Three Seeds)
San Ren Tang (Three Seeds) is a liver & hepatoprotective supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Damp-heat formula for the triple burner. 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. San Ren Tang (Three Seeds) 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
San Ren Tang (Three Seeds) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination. Damp-heat formula for the triple burner. 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, San Ren Tang (Three Seeds) 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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