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Supplement · Hormonal Health

Xiang Fu (Cyperus)

500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps

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What it is

Xiang Fu (Cyperus) is a single-ingredient supplement derived from nut-grass, traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to address imbalances in liver qi and promote hormonal equilibrium. It is available in capsule form for adult use.

How it works

Xiang Fu primarily influences the endocrine and reproductive systems by regulating liver qi, which in TCM is associated with the smooth flow of emotions and bodily functions. Its effects on hormonal shifts are 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 with Xiang Fu?
Hormonal shifts and symptom improvements typically become measurable 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. However, consult a healthcare provider if you are on prescription medications affecting similar pathways.
What is the traditional use of Xiang Fu?
In TCM, Xiang Fu is primarily used to unblock stagnant liver qi, which is believed to contribute to menstrual irregularities, pain, and emotional distress.

Research

6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD

C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for hormonal balance

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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 hormonal health supplement used to support hormonal balance. Nut-grass 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 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 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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