Kamishoyosan (Augmented Rambling Powder)

Kamishoyosan is a multi-herb Traditional Chinese Medicine formula, not a conventional food ingredient, so macronutrient content (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) is negligible in therapeutic dosing. The formula consists of 10 primary herbs with the following key bioactive compounds: Bupleurum root (Chai Hu) contains saikosaponins a, b, c, d (approximately 0.3-0.5% by weight) which drive anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory effects; Peony root (Bai Shao) contains paeoniflorin (3-6% by weight), a key bioactive glycoside supporting hormonal and neurological modulation; Dong Quai (Dang Gui) provides ferulic acid (~0.05-0.1%), ligustilide (~1%), and Z-butylidenephthalide, contributing to estrogenic and circulatory effects; Atractylodes (Bai Zhu) contains atractylenolide I, II, III (~0.1-0.3%) supporting digestive and immune function; Poria (Fu Ling) provides beta-glucans (pachyman, ~70-90% of dry weight) and triterpenoids (pachymic acid, ~0.1%); Licorice root (Gan Cao) contains glycyrrhizin (~2-4%) and liquiritin (~1-2%); Mint (Bo He) provides menthol and menthone (~40-55% of essential oil fraction); Ginger (Sheng Jiang) contains gingerols (~0.5-1%) and shogaols; Gardenia fruit (Zhi Zi) provides geniposide (~3-8%) and crocins with antioxidant properties; Moutan bark (Mu Dan Pi) contains paeonol (~1-2%) and galloylglucose. Micronutrients are present in trace amounts including potassium, calcium, and magnesium from plant matrices. Bioavailability is significantly influenced by the synergistic decoction process; water-soluble glycosides like paeoniflorin show moderate oral bioavailability (~35-50%), while lipophilic compounds like ligustilide have lower but enhanced bioavailability when co-administered with other formula components. Fiber content from residual plant material is minimal in extract form (~0.5-2g per daily dose). No significant vitamin content is documented at therapeutic doses.