The recommended dose for each single herb is different, and the dose for each formula is different too.  Taiwan TCM doctors use formulas plus specific single herbs according to patient’s symptoms, they don’t use only single herbs to blend into prescriptions, because formula is produced by cooking all the herb ingredients together and there are special interactions between herbs make the formula effective.  In general, the daily dose prescribed range from 9 – 12 grams per day.

The recommended dosage for both formulas and single herbs are disclosed on the product label.  For example: suggested daily dose for Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Bupleurum & Peony Formula) is 12 grams per day, and for Huang Qin (Scute) is 0.4-1.8 grams daily.