What is it?
ActiveHerb^TM Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root, Radix Bupleuri, 柴胡) extract granules at 5:1 concentration 100 g (3.53 oz).

At a final 5:1 concentration, 100 g granules is equal to 500 g (1.1 lb) dried herb.

This product contains no preservatives, no alcohol, no artificial flavor or color, no gluten, and no pharmaceuticals. A minimal amount of dextrin may have been added to adjust the extraction ratio to 5:1 and to enhance stability.

What does it do?
Property:
In the term of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),
Chai Hu is bitter, acrid, cool.
The channels Chai Hu influences are Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium, San Jiao.

Action:
In the term of TCM, Chai Hu:
1: Resolves Shao Yang disorders and Reduces Fever.
2: Spreads Liver Qi and Relieves Constraint.
3: Raises Yang Qi for Stomach/Spleen deficiency.

How do I use it?
Take 1 to 2 g granules daily in accordance with TCM. One teaspoon (included with the shipment) measures about 1.5 g granules.

The granules may be dissolved in hot water to serve as tea or mixed into yogurt.

How are ActiveHerb^TM single herb extracts made?
ActiveHerb single herb extracts are produced in collaboration with one of the largest and best known pharmaceutical companies in China in its state of the art cGMP-certified facility as a result of many years of research. Single raw herb is tested for authenticity, quality, and potency before a water extraction is made according to TCM traditions. The liquid extract is concentrated at low temperature and then spray-dried to form extract granules. Our proprietary technology optimizes on the unique properties of each individual herb to maximize preservation of its active ingredients in full spectrum and guarantees quality consistency from batch to batch.

Why do I choose ActiveHerb^TM single herb extracts?
ActiveHerb herb extracts vs. bulk herbs
Instant use. Take it whenever you need and wherever you go. No more cooking and mess.
Consistent and dependable results. Our extract granules are consistent in quality and performance from batch to batch. No more worry about quality differences of bulk herbs from various harvests and sources.
Custom formulation. Make a custom formula that suits each individual's need by compounding extracts in minutes.

ActiveHerb extract granules vs. liquid extracts
Potency. Our extract granules are at 5:1 ratio, meaning 5 g dried herbs makes 1 g granules. Liquid extracts are at 1:2 to 1:4 ratio, meaning 1 g dried herbs makes 2 to 4 g liquid extracts. So amazingly our extracts are at least 10 times more potent.
No alcohol.

ActiveHerb extract granules vs. herb powder
Potency. 1 g extract granules is equal to 5 g herb powder.
Purity. Our extract granules only retain the active ingredients extracted from the herb while the herb residue that counts for most of the dry weight is discarded. For herb powders, everything of the herb is consumed.

ActiveHerb 5:1 herb extracts vs. other 5:1 herb extracts
Optimal efficacy. Our advanced extraction technology is not a simply cooking and spray-drying procedure but is optimized for each individual herb on the basis of its unique property and tested extensively to ensure preservation of active ingredients in full spectrum. No more worry about losing some actions of the herb.
Our extract granules do not clump. No rush to empty the bottle before the content gets clumped or wasted.
Safety. Each batch of our extract granules are tested for heavy metals in accordance with the US Pharmacopeia.
Value. Our extracts are very competitively priced.

Cautious Notes
Use single Chinese herbs or herbal extracts with caution. Professional advice is suggested. In TCM, Chinese herbs are mostly combined in the context of formulas to enhance each other's desirable action and to minimize any potential side effect.