Sho-saiko-to
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Sho-Saiko-To (Also known as Minor Bupleurum Formula and Xiao Chai Hu Tang in Chinese) is an herbal supplement comprised of 7 herbs commonly used to enhance liver health. Sho-Saiko-To is a widely used prescription drug in Japan and is a listed formula in Japanese Kampo. There are currently ongoing clinical trials for Sho-Saiko-To at University of California, San Diego and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
The Seven Ingredients for Sho-Saiko-To are:
Bupleurum Root
Pinellia Tuber
Scutellaria Root
Licorice
Ginger
Jujube
Ginseng
[edit] Health Benefits
Sho-Saiko-To reportedly aids in liver health by promoting liver regeneration and preventing liver injury. It has also been shown to improve immune system functions and inhibit hepatocellular carcinoma. It is typically used to treat Hepatitis and liver cirrhosis[1]
The active components of Sho-Saiko-To include
Baicalin
Baicalein
Glycyrrhizin
Saikosaponins
Ginsenosides
Wogonin
Gingerols
and more are yet to be identified due to the complexity of the compound
[edit] Side Effects
Sho-Saiko-To reacts adversely with interferon treatment, and has led to death in patients who have taken Sho-Saiko-To concurrent with interferon treatment[2]
