F.A.Q on this page applies to both "Taifu" & "Taifu Plus"
All Natural Herbal Digestive Aid

General Questions

How long has "Taifu" been around?

Taifu Pills was created in 1951 by the great herbalist Hen Sen Chin - learn The History of Hen Sen Herbs

What are the differences between "Taifu" & "Taifu Plus"?

In the most primitive terms, Taifu Plus can be described as "Extra Strength" when compared to "Taifu". They both are very effective Traditional Chinese Pills for Digestive Aid and Toxin Elimination. However, stronger doesn't necessarily mean better for many people.
Please go to Taifu or Taifu Plus? page to find out which one is right for you. .

What are Traditional Chinese Herbal Pills? Why are they Black?

Old Fashioned Traditional Herbal pills are usually made into round shape using only fine ground herbs, water and honey. Pills are mostly handmade and require great skills and years of experience to form a perfectly round pills. The color of the herbs used in the pills are naturally very dark brown and turns black when the mist of water and honey is gently sprayed. The powder starts to form round pills as it absorbs the moisture in the spinning drum. Our skilled pill craftsman delicately handle the whole process and polish pills using minimum amount of moisture. The pills are then air dried. This is why Traditional Chinese Herbal pills are far superior and healthier to the body compare to the modern tablets made with silicon or harsh chemical bonding agent.

Is Taifu Harsh Laxative?

No. Taifu's main function is to aid digestion and balance the internal. In other word, it revive the normal healthy functions of your digestive system through cleansing and balancing entire internal body system. As a result, your bowel becomes much easier and regular. It is not design to stimulate or force the bowel out of colon.

How big is the pill? Is it easy to take?

Our traditional Chinese herbal pills are very small. It's about 1/8th of an inch. It is very easy to take.

Does Taifu help my Weight Problem?

Taifu is not design to help loose weight, however, you will experience an increased circulation and higher metabolism through the restoration of proper digestive functions. With healthier diet and regular exercise, loosing weight is no longer as difficult as it has been.

What are the Ingredients?

See ingredients Here.

Safety Related

I still have Taifu pills that I bought 2 years ago. Is it still safe to take it?

As long as the pills stay in Dry Cool place. It is still OK to take it. At our old shop, we still have some Taifu pills from 30 years ago and it still works as good as new ones. Make sure to keep it away from the moisture. If you live in hot & humid place, it's probably a good idea to keep in a paper bag and use it as soon as you can.

Is there any negative Side Effects?

No. Though you might, in rare cases, experience uncomfortable and irregular bowel activities at first, you should not be alarmed. Your body is simply adjusting towards ideal balanced states through cleansing. You may reduced the amount of the pills you take, but do not stop taking the pills at this initial stage. Eventually and gradually, your bowel becomes regular and you will feel much more refreshed and energized.

Is It Safe for Kids?

It is safe for children at any age. Children around age 3 should start with 8 to 10 pills (pills are very tiny - they shouldn't have problem swallowing them). They can increase or decrease the amount according to their bowel activities.

I am taking Prescription Drugs. Is it Safe to take Taifu while on the Medication?

Yes, it is actually beneficial to take Taifu because it will help rid the body of toxins(man-made chemical)derived from medications.

Directions - How Do I Take Pills?

How Many Pills do I take each time and How Often?

Take 1/2 tsp, 2 times a day - 30 minutes after lunch and dinner.
During the first week, you might need to adjust the amount of pill you take, according to your bowel activity. As your bowel improves, you may reduce the amount of pills or frequency (1/4 tsp each time or 1/2 tsp once a day, for example). If you don't see immediate bowel activities, increase the amount gradually until you see the improvement (1 tsp each time or 1/2 tsp 3-4 times, for example). Some people with severe constipation might take 2-3 tsp 2 times a day, but 1/2 tsp 2 times a day is a good start.

What do I take Taifu with?

Water, Green Tea would be the best choice. Do not take Taifu with soda, alcohol, coffee, milk. Though it will not cause any negative reactions, you should not be drinking those beverages anyway if you want to improve your digestive system.

How Long do I need to take Taifu?

You can stop taking pills anytime as soon as your normal digestive cycle recovers. However, we strongly recommend daily usage of the pill because it will help keep your body cleansed and maintain healthy digestive system for your optimal health.