Honso sho-saiko-to (SST or H09), Japan's herbal remedy for liver care




	Honso^® SHO-SAIKO-TO (SST) (The Only Standardized Japanese Herbal Remedy for Liver Health)*
	Sho-saiko-to (SST or Liver Kampo, Honso's consumer product) is a classic Chinese botanical formulation widely known by its Japanese name. MAY HELP To improve liver function* To increase immune against harmful damages on the body* To enhance digestive health* CONSTITUENTS Sho-saiko-to is a mixture of seven botanicals: Bupleurum root (Chai hu) Pinellia tuber (Ban xia) Scutellaria root (Huang qin) Ginseng (Ren shen) Jujube (Da zao) Licorice (Gan cao) Ginger (Sheng jiang) A number of pharmacologically active components have been isolated including: Baicalin Baicalein Glycyrrhizin Saikosaponins Ginsenosides Wogonin Gingerols The standardization specification (HPLC assay) by Honso Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:^.(4) Glycyrrhizin: 24.7-46.0 mg/day Baicalin: 110.6-205.6 mg/day Saikosaponin: 6.5-19.7 mg/day PHARMACOKINETICS Due to the complexity of this formula, only limited data is available. One study indicates that the serum concentration of glycyrrhizin after a normal daily dose is 1.2 mcg/ml. WARNINGS Sho-saiko-to may cause interstitial pneumonitis, a potentially fatal condition. Concurrent use of interferon may increase this risk. CONTRAINDICATIONS Women who are nursing or pregnant and patients currently undergoing interferon treatment should not take Sho-saiko-to. *The information provided here is for healthcare professional practitioners only. This product is a "traditional Asian medicine" formula. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

	4602 E Elwood Street, Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: 480-377-8787 or 888-461-5808 Fax: 480-377-6649; Email: info@honso.com
	Copyright © Honso USA, Inc. Honso^®and Honso Kampo^®are registered trademarks of Honso USA, Inc.