What it is
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine formula designed to address blood stasis in the lower abdomen. It is utilized for its potential to alleviate menstrual cramps and regulate irregular cycles.
Supplement · Hormonal Health
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
This formula works by invigorating blood circulation and dispelling blood stasis, which is believed to be a root cause of painful menstruation in TCM. It may also help to move stagnant qi, further relieving pain and promoting a more regular menstrual flow.
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
Can Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang help with PMS symptoms?
While primarily indicated for cramps and pain during menstruation, by addressing blood stasis and qi stagnation, it may indirectly help alleviate some PMS symptoms associated with these patterns.
How long does it take to see results?
Hormonal shifts and symptom improvement typically become noticeable within 4-12 weeks of consistent daily use.
Is this suitable for all types of menstrual pain?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang is specifically indicated for menstrual pain attributed to blood stasis in TCM. It may not be effective for pain caused by other imbalances.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance
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About Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang is a hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Lower-abdomen blood-stasis formula for cramps. 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. Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang 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
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Lower-abdomen blood-stasis formula for cramps. 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 Hormonal Health category, Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang 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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