ChinaHerb – Prostate Formula (Qian Lie Shu Pian)

Size

60 tablets

NAPPI code: 705289002

Ingredients

Each tablet contains:

Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (Shu Di Huang) – Prepared Rehmannia Root – 150mg
Coicis Semen (Yi Yi Ren) – Coix Seed / Job’s Tears – 120mg
Persicae Semen (Tao Ren) – Peach Kernel – 120mg
Moutan Cortex (Mu Dan Pi) – Tree Peony Root Bark – 75mg
Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shan Yao) – Chinese Yam Rhizome – 150mg
Alismatis Rhizoma (Ze Xie) – Water Plantain Rhizome – 75mg
Poria (Fu Ling) – Poria / China Root Fungus – 75mg
Benincasae Semen (Dong Gua Zi) – Winter Melon Seed – 75mg
Corni Fructus (Shan Zhu Yu) – Cornelian Cherry / Asiatic Dogwood Fruit – 150mg
Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cang Zhu) – Atractylodes Rhizome – 75mg
Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Zhi) – Cinnamon / Cassia Twig – 120mg
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata (Pao Fu Zi) – Processed Aconite Lateral Root – 150mg
Allii Tuberosi Semen (Jiu Cai Zi) – Chinese Chive Seed / Garlic Chive Seed – 75mg
Epimedii Herba (Yin Yang Huo) – Epimedium / Horny Goat Weed Herb – 45mg
Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gan Cao) – Liquorice Root and Rhizome – 45mg

• Sugar free

Directions to Use

Adults: Take 2 (two) tablets 2 (two) times a day, 30 minutes before or after meals. Alternatively, use as directed by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.

Warning

This product contains processed Aconite root (Pao Fu Zi). Use only according to the recommended dosage. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Consult an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have cardiovascular disease, take prescription medicines or have a significant medical condition.

Understanding Prostate Formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches prostate health through several interconnected functional systems rather than through the prostate alone.

As men age, TCM traditionally associates declining Kidney Qi, Kidney Yang and Essence with changes in reproductive and urinary function. At the same time, Dampness, Heat or Blood Stasis may interfere with the smooth movement of Qi and fluids in the lower part of the body.

Consequently, a man may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, weak urinary flow, difficulty starting urination, incomplete emptying or discomfort in the pelvic region.

Qian Lie Shu Pian combines nourishing and warming herbs with ingredients traditionally used to transform Dampness and support circulation. This creates a broader approach to prostate and urinary wellbeing.

A Closer Look at the Ingredients

Shu Di Huang – Prepared Rehmannia Root

Shu Di Huang is one of Chinese medicine’s important Kidney-nourishing ingredients.

TCM traditionally uses Prepared Rehmannia to nourish Kidney and Liver Yin, replenish Essence and support Blood.

Its inclusion provides part of the nourishing foundation of Prostate Formula.

Yi Yi Ren – Coix Seed

Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen), commonly known as Job’s Tears or Coix Seed, has a long history as both a food and traditional herbal ingredient.

TCM traditionally uses it to promote fluid metabolism, drain Dampness and support the Spleen.

Tao Ren – Peach Kernel

Tao Ren (Persicae Semen) is the kernel of the peach fruit.

Within TCM, practitioners traditionally use it to promote Blood circulation and address Blood Stasis.

This makes it relevant to the Blood-moving aspect of the formula.

Mu Dan Pi – Tree Peony Root Bark

Mu Dan Pi (Moutan Cortex) traditionally clears Heat and supports healthy Blood circulation.

It also helps balance the richer Kidney-nourishing ingredients.

Shan Yao – Chinese Yam

Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) is Chinese Yam.

It has a long history as both food and medicine. TCM traditionally uses Shan Yao to support the Spleen and Kidney and help preserve Essence.

Ze Xie – Water Plantain Rhizome

Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma) traditionally supports fluid metabolism and helps drain Dampness.

Its presence complements Poria and Coix Seed in the formula.

Fu Ling – Poria

Fu Ling (Poria) is a medicinal fungus rather than a botanical plant.

TCM traditionally uses it to support the Spleen and promote healthy fluid metabolism.

Dong Gua Zi – Winter Melon Seed

Dong Gua Zi (Benincasae Semen) is Winter Melon Seed.

Winter melon is a familiar Asian food, while the seed also has a place in Chinese herbal medicine. TCM traditionally associates Dong Gua Zi with clearing Damp-Heat and supporting the urinary system.

Shan Zhu Yu – Cornelian Cherry Fruit

Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus) traditionally nourishes the Liver and Kidney and helps secure Essence.

It complements Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao as part of the formula’s Kidney-supporting foundation.

Cang Zhu – Atractylodes Rhizome

Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) traditionally dries Dampness and supports the Spleen.

Within Prostate Formula, it contributes to the traditional strategy of addressing Damp accumulation.

Gui Zhi – Cinnamon Twig

Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) is Cinnamon or Cassia Twig.

TCM traditionally uses Gui Zhi to warm Yang and promote the movement of Qi and Blood.

Pao Fu Zi – Processed Aconite Root

Pao Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) is specially processed Aconite lateral root.

In Chinese medicine, practitioners traditionally use properly processed Fu Zi to warm and support Kidney Yang.

This is a potent ingredient. Processing reduces the concentrations of toxic aconite alkaloids, but it does not make inappropriate use risk-free. Therefore, products containing Fu Zi should be used according to their recommended dosage and preferably with professional guidance.

Jiu Cai Zi – Chinese Chive Seed

Jiu Cai Zi (Allii Tuberosi Semen) is the seed of Chinese or Garlic Chives.

TCM traditionally classifies Jiu Cai Zi as a warming ingredient that supports Kidney Yang and helps secure Essence.

Yin Yang Huo – Epimedium

Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii Herba) is commonly known as Epimedium or Horny Goat Weed.

TCM traditionally uses it to support Kidney Yang and reproductive vitality.

Modern research has extensively investigated compounds from Epimedium, particularly icariin, although findings from individual compounds should not automatically be applied to the complete Prostate Formula.

Gan Cao – Liquorice Root

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) is Liquorice Root and Rhizome.

TCM traditionally uses it to support Qi and harmonise the actions of other ingredients in complex formulas.

Prostate Formula and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) describes non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It becomes increasingly common as men age.

BPH may contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms such as:

• frequent urination
• increased urination at night
• urgency
• weak urinary stream
• difficulty starting urination
• interrupted flow
• a feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely

ChinaHerb recommends Prostate Formula as a complementary herbal option for supporting prostate health and urinary comfort, particularly in middle-aged and older men.

Modern clinical research into Chinese patent medicines provides some support for investigating this approach.

A 2024 systematic review and network meta-analysis examined commercial oral Chinese herbal formulations used alongside conventional medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Researchers analysed 107 randomised controlled trials involving 11,037 participants and included Qianlieshu Tablet in three of the trials.

The researchers examined outcomes including International Prostate Symptom Scores, urinary flow, residual urine and prostate volume. Several Chinese herbal formulations showed potentially beneficial effects when combined with conventional treatment. However, study quality and differences between preparations remain important limitations.

What About Chronic Prostatitis?

Traditional Chinese Medicine commonly approaches chronic prostate discomfort through patterns involving Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation and Kidney Deficiency.

Clinical research into Chinese herbal medicine for chronic prostatitis has produced encouraging findings.

For example, a systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese herbal approaches for chronic prostatitis identified studies involving Qianlieshu and several related formulas. Researchers reported improvements in measures such as the NIH Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index, although the quality and composition of the interventions varied substantially.

A separate multicentre clinical study involving 280 men investigated another Chinese patent medicine, Qianlieantong Tablets, for chronic prostatitis. Researchers reported improvements in pain, urinary symptoms and quality-of-life scores.

These products are not identical to ChinaHerb Prostate Formula, and their findings demonstrate ongoing clinical research into traditional Chinese herbal approaches to chronic prostate symptoms.

Prostate Health After Conventional Treatment

The manufacturer recommends Prostate Formula as complementary support during recovery following prostate treatment.

Anyone undergoing cancer treatment, recovering from prostate cancer therapy or taking prescription medicines should discuss herbal products with their oncology or healthcare team. Herbal medicines can interact with conventional therapies, and individual circumstances differ substantially.

Did You Know?

Traditional Chinese Medicine does not view prostate health as an isolated issue involving one organ.

Instead, it considers the relationship between the Kidneys, Bladder, Qi, Blood and fluids.

The Kidney plays a particularly important role. TCM traditionally associates it with Essence, ageing, reproduction and urinary function.

As men grow older, Kidney Qi and Kidney Essence gradually change. At the same time, factors such as Dampness, Heat and Blood Stasis may contribute to urinary difficulty or pelvic discomfort.

The current ChinaHerb Prostate Formula reflects this layered approach particularly well.

Shu Di Huang, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Fu Zi, Jiu Cai Zi and Yin Yang Huo provide the Kidney-supporting side of the formulation.

Meanwhile, Yi Yi Ren, Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Dong Gua Zi and Cang Zhu traditionally address Dampness and fluid balance.

Finally, Tao Ren and Mu Dan Pi support the movement and regulation of Blood.

This combination illustrates an important principle of TCM formulation: instead of relying on a single herb, the formula addresses several components of the traditional pattern simultaneously.

Disclaimer: This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.