V-Support™

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Overview

V-Support is a traditional Chinese herbal formula traditionally used to help support urinary and feminine comfort, including occasional discomfort, itching, or irregular discharge. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this type of discomfort is traditionally associated with damp-heat in the lower jiao, affecting the Liver, Gallbladder, and Urinary Bladder channels. V-Support is formulated to help clear this damp-heat and support the body's natural balance.

⚠️ Urinary and pelvic infections can be serious and require proper medical diagnosis. If you suspect a UTI, yeast infection, or pelvic inflammatory condition — especially with fever, severe pain, or symptoms that persist or recur — see a healthcare practitioner for evaluation. This formula is traditionally used to support comfort and balance, not as a replacement for medical treatment of an active infection.

Clinical Applications & Benefits

V-Support is traditionally used to help support:

• Comfort during occasional urinary discomfort or urgency
• Comfort during vaginal or genital itching, irritation, or irregular discharge
• General pelvic comfort and healthy circulation in the lower body
• The body's natural balance during recovery from urinary or genital-area discomfort in men or women

People managing occasional urinary discomfort, genital-area irritation, or pelvic discomfort traditionally use formulas like this one, alongside appropriate medical care when an active infection is suspected.

Key Herbs (TCM Data)

— Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) and Long Dan (Gentian Root): traditionally used to help clear damp-heat from the Liver channel and support natural localized comfort and balance.

— Chai Hu (Bupleuri Root): a traditional guiding herb used to direct the formula's effects to the Liver channel.

— Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) and Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit): traditionally used to help clear damp-heat and support comfort.

— Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root) and Di Huang (Rehmannia Root): traditionally used to nourish blood and yin, and help preserve healthy fluid balance.

— Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root): a traditional descending herb used to direct the formula's effects to the lower jiao.

— Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) and Hong Hua (Safflower): traditionally used to support healthy circulation in the lower jiao.

— Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed), Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome), Qu Mai (Dianthus Herb), and Bian Xu (Knotweed Herb): traditionally used to help dispel dampness and support healthy urination.

— Di Fu Zi (Kochia Fruit), She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Fruit), and Ku Shen (Sophora Root): traditionally used to help ease genital itching and clear heat.

Safety & Contraindications

1. Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
2. Use with caution in those with a Spleen and Stomach deficiency and cold pattern.
3. Not intended for long-term use; discontinue once the desired result is achieved.
4. Contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) — California Prop 65 warning: do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain; consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
5. Contains Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), which invigorates blood — use with caution or avoid alongside warfarin (Coumadin) or anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy due to a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.
6. As with any herbal supplement, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use, especially alongside other medications or if you suspect an active infection.

Dosage & Directions

Standard dosage: 3–4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach with warm water. Not intended for long-term use — discontinue once the desired result is achieved.

Supplementary formulas: For broader damp-heat patterns, this formula is traditionally paired with Gentiana Complex. For chronic or recurrent discomfort with an underlying Kidney yang deficiency pattern, it is traditionally paired with Kidney Tonic (Yang). For menopausal vaginal dryness, see Balance Spring instead.

Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle

Nutrition: Watermelon, pear, carrot, and celery juice are traditionally recommended to support urinary comfort, along with corn, cornsilk tea, squash, and barley. Cranberry juice, and drinking plenty of water, are traditionally encouraged. Reducing sugar, yeast-containing foods, heavy proteins, dairy, spicy foods, and alcohol is also traditionally recommended.

Lifestyle: Urinating after intercourse, wearing breathable cotton underwear, using fragrance-free hygiene products, and avoiding douching are traditionally recommended. Both partners are traditionally encouraged to seek care together to help prevent recurrence. Wiping front to back and practicing careful hygiene, especially around menstruation, are also traditionally recommended.

Related Reading

Also see: Gentiana Complex – for broader damp-heat patterns, Balance Spring – for menopausal vaginal dryness, and the Kidney & Urinary Health Collection for related formulas.

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*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.