What it is
Xian Mao (Curculigo) is a TCM herb traditionally used to tonify kidney yang and strengthen bones. It is available in capsule form for adult use.
Supplement · Hormonal Health
Xian Mao (Curculigo)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
low-libidoirregular-menstrual-cycleshormonal imbalance thyroid glandreproductive system
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How it works
Xian Mao primarily influences the endocrine, thyroid, and reproductive systems. Its effects on hormonal shifts are dose-dependent and typically observable 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 from Xian Mao?
Hormonal shifts may become measurable within 4-12 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can Xian Mao be taken with other supplements?
Yes, it can be layered into a broader protocol, but consult a healthcare provider if you are on prescription medications affecting similar pathways.
What is the traditional use of Xian Mao?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xian Mao is used to tonify kidney yang and strengthen bones.
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 Xian Mao (Curculigo) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Xian Mao (Curculigo)
Xian Mao (Curculigo) is a hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Golden-eye-grass for yang and bone strength. 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. Xian Mao (Curculigo) 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
Xian Mao (Curculigo) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Golden-eye-grass for yang and bone strength. 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, Xian Mao (Curculigo) 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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