Smooth Liver

R226.00

A traditional formula for stress, bloating, and depression with rib-side pain

Smooth Liver (Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian) supports the body when stress, tension, and stuck digestion begin to cause pain, bloating, and emotional strain. Zhang Jing-Yue recorded it in Jing Yue Quan Shu (Collected Treatises of Zhang Jing-Yue) in 1624. Practitioners have long chosen it when Liver Qi stagnation creates rib-side discomfort, abdominal cramping, breast tension, digestive upset, and mood instability. It remains a trusted choice when stress affects both emotions and digestion.

When to use it

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, practitioners choose Smooth Liver when Liver Qi no longer moves smoothly and creates pressure, pain, and frustration. The ribs or upper abdomen may feel tight or full. Bloating may increase. Cramping may come and go. Some also notice irritability, frequent sighing, swollen or painful breasts, menstrual pain, irregular periods, or digestive discomfort that worsens with stress.

Many choose this formula for stress-related digestive discomfort, gastritis, peptic ulcer support, PMS, menstrual pain, breast tenderness, and emotional tension. It suits those who want support when stress feels trapped in the body and starts to affect digestion, pain, or the menstrual cycle.

Why it stands out

What makes Smooth Liver so useful is its broad but focused action. It does not only target mood. It also helps move stagnant Qi, ease pain, and support smoother digestion. This makes it a strong choice for natural support when stress shows up as bloating, cramps, rib-side discomfort, breast tension, or irritability.

Research

Research on Smooth Liver has shown encouraging results in depression, functional dyspepsia, gut barrier support, intestinal immunity, and stress-related digestive dysfunction. Studies have reported improvements in depression scores and fewer adverse effects than some conventional antidepressant approaches. Research has also shown better gastric motility, faster gastric emptying, and positive effects on the gut microbiome. Other findings highlight neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial-supportive effects. This helps explain its relevance when emotional stress and digestive symptoms keep reinforcing each other.

Important to know

Do not use Smooth Liver in deficient patients. Use it with caution during pregnancy.

Used to combat these diseases:

Abdominal Pain (Pain in the Bowels)
Abdominal pain is more likely caused by the intestines. Small intestine pain occurs at the level of the navel and below....
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Depression
Everyone knows a phase in life when you are sad and can’t be happy about anything. Certain signs indicate that it is a s...
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Infertility
If a woman does not become pregnant for at least a year, despite the desire for children and unprotected sexual intercou...
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Stomach Ache
The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen mostly under the left rib arch. Pain or stomach cramps occur the...
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Additional Information

Additional information

Weight 0.075 kg
Dimensions 10 × 5 × 5 cm
Chinese

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Pinyin

Chai Hu Shu Gan Pian

ingredients

Aurantii Fructus (Chao Zhi Qiao), Bupleuri Radix (Chai Hu), Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuan Xiong), Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Chen Pi), Cyperi Rhizoma (Xiang Fu), Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Bai Shao)

Content

60 tablets

Dosage

2 tablets, twice daily

Reviews

1 review for Smooth Liver

  1. mata (verified owner)

    This product is very useful for agitated liver symptoms like irritability and PMS. I take it when I can feel the liver emotions flaring up and it definitely does make a difference.

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