What it is
Xiang Fu, also known as Nut-grass rhizome, is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used to address women's hormonal health. It is available in capsule form and is intended for adults seeking to support hormonal balance.
Supplement · Women's Hormonal Health
Xiang Fu (Cyperus)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
Xiang Fu primarily influences the endocrine, thyroid, and reproductive systems. Its effects are dose-dependent, with noticeable 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 results from Xiang Fu?
Hormonal shifts are typically observed within 4 to 12 weeks of consistent daily dosing.
Can Xiang Fu be taken with other supplements?
Xiang Fu can be layered into a broader protocol, but consult a healthcare provider if you are on prescription medications affecting similar pathways.
What are the primary benefits of Xiang Fu?
Its primary benefits are supporting liver-qi, easing menstrual discomfort, and promoting hormonal balance in women.
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 Xiang Fu (Cyperus) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
About Xiang Fu (Cyperus)
Xiang Fu (Cyperus) is a women’s hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Nut-grass rhizome for liver-qi and menstrual ease. 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. Xiang Fu (Cyperus) 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
Xiang Fu (Cyperus) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for hormonal balance. Nut-grass rhizome for liver-qi and menstrual ease. 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, Xiang Fu (Cyperus) 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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