A 90-day Chinese Medicine ritual for everyday digestive balance

Built for the reflux that keeps coming back.

The Chinese Medicine formula Dr. Lyda Kermani created for her father after 30 years of heartburn. A daily ritual built around consistency, not a one-time quick fix.

Support healthy downward acid flow

Soothes reflux, heartburn and phlegm

Builds digestive strength underneath

Works alongside your existing routine

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★ 4.8 · 97 verified reviews

Doctor formulated10:1 concentrated extract30 days / 60 servings per bottle30-day money-back guarantee

The origin

It started with my dad.

Dr. Lyda Kermani in a white coat holding a bottle of Liao, with the three raw herbs of the formula on the table

Dr. Lyda Kermani's father lived with heartburn for 30 years. He tried everything. Nothing gave him lasting relief. He was scared to eat. He would wake at night with acid in his chest.

When she became a doctor of Chinese medicine, she spent two years testing herbal formulas until she found one that actually worked. That formula became Liao.

Today, her father eats freely. He has wine with the family. He goes to sleep without fear.

“I made Liao for my dad. Now I want to help anyone who, like him, stopped enjoying life because of heartburn.”

Dr. Lyda Kermani, DACM LAc

The pattern

Why the burn keeps coming back.

A woman stirring a spoon of Liao into warm water in her kitchen

For so many people the story repeats: relief, then return. Many people also worry about what staying on quick fixes for years really means.

Liao is designed as a separate daily ritual built around consistency, and its role is to build strength in the digestive system and rebalance the acid flow, instead of blocking it.

“I fear the consequences of long-term PPI use.”

Ralph M., verified review

You do not have to choose. Liao is not a PPI and does not replace one. They do different jobs, and they can be used together: leave 30 to 60 minutes between Liao and your medication.

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The approach

Support the pattern, not just the moment.

In Chinese medicine, digestion has a direction. The stomach's energy is traditionally understood to move downward. When that movement rises instead, Chinese medicine calls it rebellious stomach qi.

Liao is inspired by a classical formula called Xuanfu Daizhe Tang, traditionally used to support healthy downward digestive movement and bring the digestive system back toward balance.

Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are built as systems: ingredients are selected to play complementary roles rather than being chosen in isolation.

Inside the formula

Three natural ingredients + one prebiotic. That's it.

Our concentrated extract places meaningful herbal amounts into one simple spoon. Each 120 ml bottle contains the raw formula equivalent of approximately 2.6 pounds of ingredients.

Inula Flower Traditional role in the formula: directs digestion downward and resolves phlegm.

Hematite Traditional role in the formula: anchors rising stomach energy and clears heat.

Licorice Root Traditional role in the formula: tonifies the spleen and harmonizes the herbs.

IMO Prebiotic Adds sweetness. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

No sugarNo alcoholNo artificial sweetenersNo colors or flavorsNo preservatives or fillersVegan

The proof

The formula behind Liao was put to the test in 2025.

72 reflux patients

8 weeks head to head

2025 published trial

Liao is based on Xuanfu Daizhe Tang, a classical Chinese formula used for reflux for centuries. In 2025, researchers ran a trial with 72 reflux patients, comparing the classical formula head to head with a prescription acid blocker for eight weeks. The group taking the herbal formula scored better on heartburn and acid regurgitation.

Liao concentrates three core herbs from that formula at a 10:1 ratio.

The trial studied the traditional formula, not Liao itself. Liao is a dietary supplement, not a medication, and not a replacement for one. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Read the published trial

The commitment

Why the full 90 days.

This is not another take it once and hope product. Chinese medicine works with patterns and consistency, and 90 days is the fair window to live the ritual and judge it honestly.

We tested the full protocol on 30 people.

30 people

90 days, daily

86% reported less reflux

Before launch, we followed 30 people through 90 days of Liao, taken daily alongside the lifestyle guidance in Dr. Lyda Kermani's TCM Guide for Reflux & Digestion, included with every order. By the end of month three, 86% reported less reflux. More than half felt good enough to move to maintenance use: keeping Liao for bigger meals, travel, and the days they know will be heavy.

The test ran 90 days for a reason. That is the timescale we trust.

Doctor formulated · Third-party tested · Carried by 50+ practitioners across the US

A small internal test of 30 people, not a clinical trial. Individual experiences vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The ritual

What the 90 days look like.

Days 1 to 7

The ritual settles in: one spoon before breakfast, one before dinner, in warm water like a tea. Some people notice their stomach feels calmer around meals early on. Others need longer. Both are normal.

Weeks 2 to 4

With daily use, this is when many start noticing meals sitting easier and nights feeling quieter. One good week is not the finish line. Keep going.

Months 2 to 3

The consistency phase, the stretch our own 90-day test was built around. Daily support, steady work.

After 90 days

Many long-term customers shift to maintenance: daily when life is heavy, before the meals they know will be a challenge.

Experiences vary from person to person. Liao is not a replacement for prescribed medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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More ease before meals

Sit down without immediately wondering how the meal will make you feel later.

More comfort afterward

Support digestion around the fuller meals, celebrations, and nights out that are part of a real life.

Calmer evenings

Spend less mental energy worrying about the night ahead.

More room for life

When digestion demands less attention, you have more attention for everything else.

Real customers

People who did the ritual.

After years of severe reflux, Claudine had been through surgery, strong prescriptions and thousands of dollars of supplements before trying Liao. Her words, from her verified review:

“It was absolutely consuming me... I was on strong prescriptions and that didn't help... I kept thinking it was too good to be true. What could a 3-herb supplement actually do?? ... I was able to come off my medications. For the first time in years I feel hopeful.”

Claudine, verified review, February 2026

One customer's experience. Individual experiences vary. Any change to medication belongs with you and your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Stories from verified customers and practitioners.

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Dr. Z'ev Rosenberg

“This formula is 1,800 years old. It's still used in clinical practice because it works.”

Dr. Z'ev Rosenberg

Chair, Dept. of Herbal Medicine, Pacific College of Health Sciences

Hector

Filmed testimonial

“And after the second month I started to notice that it just went away for good, which I was really shocked.”

Hector

Filmed testimonial

Dr Tori Schaefer

Good tasting. A nice pre-meal tonic.

“Only thing that has even touched my heartburn.”

Shane Day

Verified review

Dr Jennifer Godinez

“It really seems to heal vs. just cover up.”

Ilana

Verified review

Maya R.

6 weeks with Liao

Maya R.

6 weeks with Liao

Included with every order

We care about your improvement.

Chinese medicine works in subtle shifts, and noticing them is part of the ritual. So every order ships with two companions Dr. Lyda Kermani created for the 90 days. Both are free bonuses: real value, zero extra cost.

The OhMyGerd app.
Track your symptoms, your triggers and how your days actually feel. Improvements with Chinese medicine are often gradual, and the app helps you notice what is changing, what sets you off, and how far you have come.
The TCM Guide for Reflux & Digestion.
Dr. Lyda Kermani's lifestyle guide to digestion: the foods to lean on and the ones to ease off, simple recipes, acupuncture points you can press at home, and the daily habits everything else builds on.

The offer

Start your 90-Day Plan.

The 90-Day Plan

3 bottles. The full 90-day ritual.

$34.97 per bottle · $104.91 every 90 days

This is a subscription: it renews every 90 days. Pause or cancel anytime from your account on our website.

30-day return window on your first order

Included free with every order: Dr. Lyda Kermani's TCM Guide for Reflux & Digestion, the OhMyGerd tracking app and the measuring spoon

The 90-Day Plan

From $34.97 per bottle

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Questions

Asked, answered.

Why does Liao recommend 90 days?+

Recurring discomfort reflects an ongoing pattern, and Chinese medicine works with patterns through consistency. Ninety days is how the ritual is designed to be lived and judged. It is also the timescale our own 30-person test was built around.

Can I take Liao with a PPI or H2 blocker?+

Liao can be used as digestive support alongside an existing routine. Leave approximately 30 to 60 minutes between Liao and medications. Liao is not a replacement for prescribed medication. Speak with your healthcare provider before changing or discontinuing any medication.

Is this a subscription?+

Yes, and a transparent one. The 90-Day Plan renews every 90 days so your ritual does not run out. Pause or cancel anytime from your account, no need to contact us.

What if I do not notice anything in the first weeks?+

Experiences vary. Some people notice changes in digestive comfort early, while others need more consistent use. One or two servings are not enough to judge Liao. Your first order comes with a 30-day return window.

How does the guarantee work?+

Every first order is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee: you have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return and get your money back. Contact us at info@liaoherbal.com and we will walk you through it. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility.

Are there any side effects?+

No serious side effects have been reported with Liao. A small number of customers notice mild nausea when they first start. In Chinese medicine this points to cold in the stomach, a digestive system that wants a little warmth before the formula can do its work. The fix is simple: simmer a few slices of fresh ginger in hot water and drink it first thing in the morning, before you take Liao. The ginger gently warms your digestive system, balances the formula, and the nausea should fade. If it persists, speak with your healthcare provider.

Can licorice root affect blood pressure?+

Licorice root can affect blood pressure, in some people. We tested the formula for 6 months on many different cases before launching it, and have never experienced a raise in blood pressure. Even our customers never reported it. If you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney concerns, or take diuretics, corticosteroids, or heart medication, speak with your healthcare provider before using Liao.

How should I take it?+

One 2ml spoon, twice a day, 30 minutes before meals. Stir into warm water like a tea. Mild herbal taste with a note of licorice. The syrup is intentionally thick.

How is this different from quick-relief products?+

Quick-relief products address the moment, and they have their place. Liao works with the recurring pattern underneath, through daily use. Different job, different timescale.

Reviews

Real experiences from verified Liao customers.

I have finally found real relief using Liao, and honestly, it has changed my life.

I’ve been battling severe reflux for years, and it was absolutely consuming me. Even in my early 30s, I had already gone through Nissen fundoplication surgery, tried every over-the-counter and prescription medication imaginable, and spent thousands of dollars on holistic doctors and supplement protocols all with no relief. It was exhausting, discouraging, and heartbreaking to feel like nothing worked.

After just one month on Liao, my reflux has improved so much that I was able to come off my medications. I truly didn’t think that was possible. I was very skeptical at first and honestly thought it was too good to be true but this has been a game changer for me. I doubted a natural supplement can actually make a difference in something so severe i mean i was on strong prescriptions and that didn’t help so what could 3 herbs supplement actually do?? I was wrong. This has brought me comfort in my belly and relief from the hell reflux was causing me everyday

This is only month one, and for the first time in years I feel hopeful. I’m so excited to continue into month two and see even more healing and progress

Ok, this stuff is magic! I started taking at the start of the year and have experienced remarkable improvement in just the first few days of using! Wow. Right away, I knew something was different. Even when I forgot to take it one night before eating, the reflux was not as intense. I’m going to continue for 3 months, as recommended, and see if I can just use when needed. Thank you!

I’ve been taking Liao for a month and I can already see a drastic improvement

Really seems to work to quell that acidy feeling, even if it's slight. And it's good tasting - a nice, pre-meal tonic. It really seems to heal vs. just cover up. Highly recommend!

Very good product. I’m almost off omeprazole and substituting it with Liao. No side effects, natural, and most importantly it makes me feel better. Symptoms are improving and I went to have a spicy Thai food with my daughter and had no episodes after.

3 weeks in

I took it while in Italy for vacation. It did the job, but I feel like the best results are when you have a better lifestyle. which makes sense for a natural product.

I enjoyed a glass of wine

I'm 63. Took Liao for about a month. Didn't feel anything at te beginning, now I had a glass of wine and i was good

Reduce prescriptions by a lot

I got liao, started eating better, 2 months in I'm trying to get off prescriptions. Will keep taking it daily

Wow, this is legit.

I'm not really an herbal remedy guy, but a buddy of mine swore by this stuff. He was right. It really does work.

Ancient wisdom in a modern bottle

Works perfectly for nighttime acid issues. Exactly what I needed - traditional medicine made accessible.

A little pricey, but worth it.

It's more expensive than Nexium, but i'd rather take this

Most effective natural GERD management

The traditional herbs work consistently for symptom relief. Finally found something that works long-term.

Gentle and it works.

I feel like this is really gentle and soothing. Very subtle improvement but it works.

Superior herbal quality in concentrated formula

Best digestive support results I've ever experienced. The traditional herbs are clearly high-quality and potent.

My husband says he sleeps better

He's been taking Liao for 1.5 months and now he feels much better

Better than the chalky stuff.

I like the taste , starting to feel better too

Perfect for hiatal hernia support

Diagnosed with hiatal hernia and wanted natural support. Liao's TCM approach provides effective, gentle relief.

Excellent relief for burning sensations

The traditional formula works better than modern alternatives. Gentle yet powerful herbal medicine.

It just works.

Seriously. It just works.

The app is a game-changer.

I like how they really want to help you. They even made an app to track the Reflux. Product is great, if you have severe reflux you can take 3 doses instead of 2.

Delicious herbal taste and effective results

So much better than anything from the drugstore. The pleasant taste makes it easy to take daily.

I'm off Nexium for now!!!

I've been a prisoner to 40mg of Nexium every single day for over a decade. I started taking Liao in February as a tester and I am now, for the first time since my 20s, completely off PPIs. Now I take liao when I eat trigger foods or when i am particulary stressed but in my everyfday life i'm hearthburn free.

Goodbye.

That's it.

No more prescription medications needed!

Liao's concentrated herbs control my reflux naturally and effectively. Best decision I've made for my health.

Not a fan of the taste, but...

...I don't even care because it works. My doctor just kept upping my prescription, but this natural stuff has worked better than any of it. My stomach is finally calm.

Received product bundle fast and in great protective shape. Received two emails as follow up to see how I’m doing.

Received everything so fast

A note from the founder

I'm asking you to commit because this is how the formula was designed to be used.

I didn't create Liao as another product to try twice and forget in a cabinet. I created it as a daily ritual, the same commitment I wanted for my own father. Give it the time it was designed for.