LIV-C
How it Works
Nature’s Sunshine’s Chinese herbal combinations are based on 5000 years of Chinese herbal tradition. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes the use of herbal medicine, continues to provide primary healthcare throuthroughout Asia even in these modern times. LIV-C is considered a wood formula. The wood element in TCM philosophy is related to the liver and gallbladder. Wood people are considered bold, driven and decisive. In TCM philosophy the wood element is part of human nature that provides the positive aspects of strength, resilience, and a tendency to expand, to be aggressive, and visible.
Product Advantages LIV-C?
For more than 35 years, we’ve partnered with the same incredible vendor to collaborate with farmers in traditional communities to ethically source the finest Chinese herbs for these formulas. And we’ve conducted multiple on-site audits throughout the years to re-verify the quality of both their facility and their herbs. Our farmers are deeply attached to the land they’ve lived on and worked for generations, and they practice regenerative farming methods to preserve it for future use.
The story behind LIV-C
Eastern gardens have featured peonies for over 4,000 years, and they can now be found throughout Asia, North America and Europe. A feature of ancient Greek mythology, peonies were highly regarded for the benefits of their roots, seeds and flowers.
Widely accepted to have originated in the Shangdang region of China, ginseng was first recorded in Chinese medicine over 2,000 years ago. Cultivation of this herb spread throughout Asia in the 1700s, and in the years since it has become one of the most widely used herbs the world over.
Ginger root (or rhizome) was used by ancient Indians and Chinese at a tonic for common ailments. Although it originated in Southeast Asia, it’s use spread throughout the eastern and western civilizations where it was valued for cooking, digestive support and its medicinal merits.
Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use licorice root for health benefits. And Traditional Chinese Medicines rely on licorice for respiratory, digestive and reproductive system support. Licorice has been a key part of many Chinese herbal formulas for thousands of years.
Widely accepted to have originated in the Shangdang region of China, ginseng was first recorded in Chinese medicine over 2,000 years ago. Cultivation of this herb spread throughout Asia in the 1700s, and in the years since it has become one of the most widely used herbs the world over.
Ginger root (or rhizome) was used by ancient Indians and Chinese at a tonic for common ailments. Although it originated in Southeast Asia, it’s use spread throughout the eastern and western civilizations where it was valued for cooking, digestive support and its medicinal merits.
Ancient Greeks and Romans were known to use licorice root for health benefits. And Traditional Chinese Medicines rely on licorice for respiratory, digestive and reproductive system support. Licorice has been a key part of many Chinese herbal formulas for thousands of years.
Recommended Use
Dosage (adults):Take one capsule with a meal daily.
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Key Ingredients
Peony Root
Ginseng Root
Ginger Rhizome
Licorice Root
Other Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains Bupleurum chinense (chai hu) root 68 mg; Paeonia lactiflora (chi shao) root 51 mg; Typhonium flagelliforme (shui ban xia) rhizome 43 mg; Cinnamomum aromaticum (rou gui) twig 38 mg; Angelica sinensis (dang gui) root 34 mg; Citrus aurantium (zhi shi) fruit 34 mg; Scutellaria baicalensis (huang qin) root 34 mg; Wolfiporia extensa (fu ling) sclerotium 34 mg; Atractylodes macrocephala (bai zhu) rhizome 26 mg; Panax ginseng (ren shen) root 26 mg; Zingiber officinale (gan jiang) rhizome 21 mg and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (gan cao) root 17 mg all standardized to a 4.8:1 extract. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
Risk information: Take as directed by a TCM practitioner. If you experience breast pain/discomfort or prolonged/irregular menstrual periods, discontinue use and consult a practitioner. If you have diabetes, gallstones, bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, a liver/immune system disorder, a family history of cancer or if you are taking birth control pills, blood thinners, anticoagulants or any prescription medication consult a practitioner prior to use. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or UV light/therapy. Do not use if you are pregnant/breastfeeding; have allergies to plants of the Apiaceae family (carrot, parsley, etc.); are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives, medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance; or if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, a cardiovascular disorder, diarrhea, hemorrhagic diseases or heavy periods. Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety, headaches or allergies, in which case, discontinue use. If you experience yellowing of the skin/whites of the eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach pain or loss of appetite discontinue use and consult a practitioner as these may be symptoms of liver disease. If symptoms persist/worsen or develop, consult a practitioner. TCM Warnings: If you have a yin deficiency, sunken spleen qi, or cold from deficiency with spermatorrhea, consult a practitioner prior to use. Do not use if you have excess heat, yindeficient fire, bleeding caused by heat in the blood, yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or significant qi deficiency
Risk information: Take as directed by a TCM practitioner. If you experience breast pain/discomfort or prolonged/irregular menstrual periods, discontinue use and consult a practitioner. If you have diabetes, gallstones, bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid, a liver/immune system disorder, a family history of cancer or if you are taking birth control pills, blood thinners, anticoagulants or any prescription medication consult a practitioner prior to use. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or UV light/therapy. Do not use if you are pregnant/breastfeeding; have allergies to plants of the Apiaceae family (carrot, parsley, etc.); are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives, medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance; or if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, a cardiovascular disorder, diarrhea, hemorrhagic diseases or heavy periods. Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety, headaches or allergies, in which case, discontinue use. If you experience yellowing of the skin/whites of the eyes, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach pain or loss of appetite discontinue use and consult a practitioner as these may be symptoms of liver disease. If symptoms persist/worsen or develop, consult a practitioner. TCM Warnings: If you have a yin deficiency, sunken spleen qi, or cold from deficiency with spermatorrhea, consult a practitioner prior to use. Do not use if you have excess heat, yindeficient fire, bleeding caused by heat in the blood, yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or significant qi deficiency
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