Inochi no Haha A
For fluctuating discomforts of menopause such as hot flashes, irritability, and heavy fatigue
Who it’s for & when to use
Product overview
Inochi no Haha A is a Class 2 OTC medicine used for various symptoms of menopause such as headache, hot flashes, stiff shoulders, chilliness, and irritability, as well as chi no michi sho (women’s health imbalance related to blood and hormonal fluctuation), irregular menstruation, and menstrual pain. In addition to 13 herbal ingredients, it contains B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, calcium, taurine, and more, in a formula designed for fluctuating discomforts associated with menopause and chi no michi. It combines herbal ingredients selected from the Kampo perspective of balancing “qi, blood, and water” with support for nutrients that tend to run short.
Product features
Formulated with 13 herbal ingredients
Herbal formulaContains 13 herbal ingredients including Cyperus rhizome, Bupleurum root, Angelica root, and Cnidium rhizome. Addresses menopausal discomfort from multiple angles such as women’s fluctuating condition, blood flow, and nourishment.
Also contains vitamins, calcium, and taurine
Nutrient supportFormulated with B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, taurine, and more. Supports physical condition that tends to become unsettled during menopause from both herbal and nutritional sides.
Addresses multiple menopausal symptoms
Broad indicationsUsed for various symptoms associated with menopause—such as hot flashes, stiff shoulders, chilliness, irritability, headache, and insomnia—as well as chi no michi sho, irregular menstruation, and menstrual pain.
Active ingredients (per daily dose)
| Ingredient | Amount | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Cyperus rhizome powder | 100mg | Herbal |
| Bupleurum root powder | 100mg | Herbal |
| Cnidium rhizome powder | 100mg | Herbal |
| Angelica root powder | 100mg | Herbal |
| Scutellaria root powder | 100mg | Herbal |
| Poria sclerotium powder | 75mg | Herbal |
| Atractylodes rhizome powder | 75mg | Herbal |
| Pinellia tuber powder | 75mg | Herbal |
| Ginseng powder | 50mg | Herbal |
| Cinnamon bark powder | 50mg | Herbal |
| Safflower | 50mg | Herbal |
| Glycyrrhiza powder | 50mg | Herbal |
| Rhubarb powder | 50mg | Herbal |
| Thiamine nitrate (vitamin B1) | 5mg | Vitamin |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 5mg | Vitamin |
| Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) | 2.5mg | Vitamin |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) | 5μg | Vitamin |
| Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | 50mg | Vitamin |
| d-α-Tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) | 10mg | Vitamin |
| Nicotinamide | 15mg | Vitamin |
| Calcium pantothenate | 10mg | Vitamin |
| Folic acid | 0.5mg | Vitamin |
| Precipitated calcium carbonate | 100mg | Mineral |
| Taurine | 50mg | Other |
Indications
Dosage and administration
| Age | Dose per time | Times per day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (15 years and older) | 4 tablets | Twice daily |
| Under 15 years | Do not take | — |
❓ Frequently asked questions
QIs there anything I should check before taking this?
AThis product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Please read the package insert carefully before use. Follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
QCan pregnant or breastfeeding people take this?
ABecause it contains rhubarb (daio), do not take if you are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this product, or if you do take it, avoid breastfeeding.
QWhat symptoms mean I should stop taking it?
AIf diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, or similar symptoms appear, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
QWhat if I am using other medicines or have allergies?
AIf you are taking other medicines, are under treatment for a condition, or have ever had allergic symptoms from medicines, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking this product.
QIs it okay to take for a long period?
AIf taking for a long period, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
QCan urine color change after taking this?
AUrine may turn yellow after taking this product (due to vitamin B2 and similar ingredients; no cause for concern).
QWhat should I do if symptoms do not improve?
AIf symptoms do not improve, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
QHow should I store this product?
AStore tightly closed in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Do not transfer to another container (may cause misuse or quality changes). Do not take products past their expiration date.
- This product is a Class 2 OTC drug. Please read the package insert carefully before use.
- Follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
- Because it contains rhubarb (daio), do not take if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
- If you are breastfeeding, do not take this product, or if you do take it, avoid breastfeeding.
- If diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, or similar symptoms appear, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- If you are taking other medicines, are under treatment for a condition, or have ever had allergic symptoms from medicines, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller before taking this product.
- If taking for a long period, consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Urine may turn yellow after taking this product (due to vitamin B2 and similar ingredients; no cause for concern).
- If symptoms do not improve, stop taking it and consult a physician, pharmacist, or registered seller.
- Store tightly closed in a cool place with low humidity, away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not transfer to another container (may cause misuse or quality changes).
- Do not take products past their expiration date.