Main benefits

  • Pattern Identification: Traditionally used for TCM patterns described as “alcohol‑dampness” and “Food Stagnation in the Middle Jiao,” associated with heaviness of the head and body, fullness in the epigastrium, and digestive discomfort after overindulgence in rich food or alcoholic drinks. These patterns are framed in terms of Dampness, Spleen dysfunction, and temporary disruption of the clear Yang rising and turbid Yin descending.

  • Core Function: Classically said to separate and reduce “alcohol‑dampness,” warm and support the Middle (Spleen and Stomach), promote the movement of Qi in the digestive system, and assist the transformation and transport of fluids. The emphasis is on restoring clarity and lightness after excess, rather than long‑term tonification.

  • Qi, Dampness and Fluids Relationship: Based on the TCM view that overconsumption of alcohol and greasy food generates Dampness and Turbid Phlegm, which obstruct the Spleen’s function of transforming and transporting. When Qi is impaired in its movement, fluids accumulate; accumulated Dampness further hinders Qi, creating a self‑perpetuating cycle of heaviness, fogginess, and digestive stagnation.

  • Key Ingredients: Ge Hua (Kudzu flower) is regarded as the chief herb to address the after‑effects of alcohol and support clarity in the head. Bai Dou Kou and Sha Ren are aromatic herbs that move Qi, awaken the Spleen, and transform Dampness. Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Ze Xie and Zhu Ling support the Spleen and promote the normal movement and elimination of fluids. Chen Pi, Qing Pi and Mu Xiang regulate Qi and ease fullness in the chest and abdomen. Shen Qu assists in the transformation of food stagnation, while Gan Jiang warms the Middle and supports digestive fire. Modern blends may include Qi‑tonics such as Dang Shen to support Spleen Qi in more deficient constitutions.

  • Region of Action: Especially associated with the Middle Jiao (Spleen and Stomach) and the clear Yang of the head. In TCM terms, it is used when heaviness, fogginess, and fullness are felt in the head and upper body due to Dampness and turbid accumulation arising from the digestive tract, rather than from primary emotional or respiratory causes.

  • Classical Heritage: Derived from classical and later commentarial prescriptions focusing on “Pueraria Flower Decoction to Resolve Hangover,” Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang is a representative formula in the TCM category of “reducing food stagnation with mild tonification.” It is frequently cited in modern TCM texts as a reference formula for patterns involving alcohol‑dampness with underlying Spleen Qi weakness.


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TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. We advice always to use minimum 1 packing and then evaluate with your prescriber!
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.

Weinsch Hangover & Fatty Liver Support Extra Strong is based on the traditional formula Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang (“Kudzu Flower Decoction to Relieve After‑Effects of Drinking”), which appears in later classical and commentarial writings within the Chinese herbal tradition. In historical TCM texts, this combination of botanicals,including Kudzu flower (Ge Hua), Atractylodes rhizome (Bai Zhu), Poria (Fu Ling), Alisma rhizome (Ze Xie), Polyporus (Zhu Ling), aromatic seeds such as Amomum (Bai Dou Kou, Sha Ren), citrus peels (Chen Pi, Qing Pi), Aucklandia root (Mu Xiang), Medicated Leaven (Shen Qu), Dry Ginger (Gan Jiang), and, in some modern adaptations, Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), is described as a method to “separate alcohol‑dampness,” “support the Middle Jiao,” and “promote the transformation of fluids” according to the theoretical framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine. These descriptions belong exclusively to the traditional conceptual system of Chinese medicine and do not refer to modern anatomy, hepatology, or scientifically validated physiological effects.

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication and Hangover
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11141763/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Animal studies using Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang or very similar mixtures (kudzu flower + kudzu root + Hovenia fruit) show:

  • Prolonged time to alcohol‑induced loss of righting reflex (LORR) and faster recovery, indicating anti‑inebriation and hangover‑relief effects.

  • Reduced blood and liver ethanol concentration and increased hepatic alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) activity, supporting enhanced ethanol metabolism and clearance.

A recent exosome‑based study of Pueraria lobata root‑derived extracellular vesicles (P‑ELNs) demonstrated that pretreatment increased ALDH activity, reduced hepatic alcohol content, and shortened intoxication time in mice, further supporting kudzu‑based preparations as preventive agents for alcohol intoxication.


2
Acute Alcohol Intoxication and Hangover
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2984509/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

A study on Flos Puerariae water extract (FPE) in acute alcoholic rats found that pretreatment significantly shortened LORR duration and reversed alcohol‑induced changes in GABAAA receptor subunits (↑α1, ↓α4), suggesting central nervous system protection and modulation of alcohol‑sensitive GABAergic pathways.


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Acute Alcohol Intoxication and Hangover
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/555f/53f504d765974b70c2e34220bd2fef446090.pdf

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Human data: a Korean randomized, double‑blind, crossover trial in 41–47 volunteers evaluated Hovenia dulcis beverages with or without added Pueraria extract and showed reduced self‑reported hangover symptoms and some favorable biochemical changes compared with placebo beverages. While this is not exactly Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang, it supports the clinical relevance of key formula components traditionally used in Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang.

A 2016 review of natural products for alcohol‑related disease notes Pueraria lobata (root and flower) as an important anti‑hangover and hepatoprotective plant, with isoflavones such as puerarin and tectoridin improving alcohol‑induced oxidative stress and liver injury.


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Alcoholic Liver Injury / Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2984509/

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Reviews of Ge Hua and Ge Hua–containing formulas note that Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang and related mixtures can reduce serum ALT, liver weight index, and histologic liver damage in alcohol‑injured mice compared with untreated alcohol controls, indicating hepatoprotective effects.

One summary of modern research reports that in a heavy‑drinking mouse model, the Ge Hua Jie Cheng Tang group had:

  • Longer tolerance to righting‑reflex loss,

  • Lower liver coefficients, and

  • Significantly lower ALT than the intoxicated model group, consistent with liver protection in acute alcohol injury.


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Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Mechanisms
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037887412201128X

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Mechanistic work on Ge Hua and Ge Hua‑based formulas shows:

  • Reduction of oxidative stress markers (reactive oxygen species, MDA) and enhancement of antioxidant capacity (TAC, SOD, GSH‑related systems) in serum/brain/liver after alcohol exposure.

  • Modulation of inflammatory cytokines in alcohol models (e.g., reduced TNF‑α, IL‑6), consistent with anti‑inflammatory and liver‑protective effects.

  • Network and pathway analyses for a combination of Ge Hua, Ge Gen, and Hovenia fruit suggest involvement of multiple signalling pathways related to oxidative stress, apoptosis, lipid metabolism, and inflammation in ameliorating alcoholic liver disease.

For Hangover & Fatty Liver Support, take 3 tablets 2 times per day. These should be taken before or after meal.

Total pieces in package: 120 tablets

Dosage: 3 tablets

Frequency: 2 times a day before or after meal


Side effects

Dry mouth or throat

Gastrointestinal discomfort

Increased Urination

Lightheadedness

Mild Fatigue or Drowsiness


Allergies

Individuals allergic to any of the herbal ingredients should avoid use. Discontinue immediately if any allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or swelling, occur.

Amomum species

Atractylodes Rhizome

Citrus Allergy

Codonopsis roots

Fungal/microbial-derived enzymes

Fungus

Ginger Allergy


Avoid medicine interactions

Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs

Cough suppressants and drying medications

Diuretics

Liver-metabolized drugs


Precautions

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

Do not use in combination with cold medicines.

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medications or receiving other medical treatments.

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Consult your herbalist or doctor before use if you have high blood pressure, or if you are children, old or very weak.


Indemnification

This product is a dietary supplement, and should only be used as prescribed by a qualified acupuncturist, herbalist, phyto- or TCM therapist. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Always consult a qualified doctor or healthcare professional before using this. A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied, balanced diet, for which supplements are not a substitute.

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