Sho-Saiko-To is the Japanese name for an ancient Chinese formula highly regarded for maintaining healthy liver and immune function. Clinical trials have repeatedly demonstrated the efficacy of this formula for protecting the liver. Adding synergistic benefits to Sho-Saiko-To are the well-known western herb Silybum marianum (milk thistle), selenium and vitamin E, all of which have shown hepatoprotective antioxidant activity. The reproduction of certain viruses has been shown in laboratory studies to be inhibited by the ingredients in Sho-Saiko-To.

Sho-saiko-to, a traditional oriental herbal combination used for liver and immune support, has been the subject of significant scientific scrutiny (J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2000;15:D84-90).
Sho-saiko-to promotes normal
serum liver enzyme levels and increases antibodies associated with hepatoprotection (Gastroenterol Jpn 1989;24:715-9).
In vitro studies indicate that Sho-saiko-to and its constituents inhibit the replication of several viruses (Antiviral Res 1990;14:279-86; Planta Med 1992;58:171-3).
Sho-saiko-to has been successfully used to reduce the risk of disturbances in normal hepatic chromosomal replication (Jpn J Cancer Chemother 1989;16:1519–24; Cancer 1995;76:743-9). .
Supplement Facts
Serving Size - 2 Capsule
Servings per container 30
Amount per serving: %DV
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 25 IU 83%
Selenium (selenomethione) 20 mcg 29%
Sho-Saiko-To Extract Formula** 500 mg â€
Yielding:
Yielding the following minimum herbal ingredient percentages in a 10:1 herb extract ratio:
Thoroughwax Root
(Bupleurum falcatum) 25% â€
Skullcap Root
(Scutellaria baicalensis) 25% â€
Ban xia Rhizome (Pinellia ternata) 10% â€
Ginger Rhizome
(Zingiber officinale) 10% â€
Milk Thistle Seed
(Silybum marianum)*** 10% â€
Jujube Fruit (Zizyphus jujuba) 10% â€
Licorice Rhizome
(Glycyrrhiza uralensis) 10% â€
Ginseng Root (Panax) 10% â€
†Daily Value (DV) not established

**Derived in a full spectrum,closed system, low temperature water extraction process.
***Standardized to 20% Silymarin

Suggested use for adults:

Two capsules daily, taken away from meals or as directed by a health care practitioner