Re: Update: Chang Shan

 But, a side effect is it has made me a little sluggish and triphala and bitters do not seem to help.

I remember you say certain herbs need to be mixed with something to maintain the intestinal moisture, but I can't remember or find which herb you recommend. Was it yucca?

Yucca is one.  Slippery elm, marshmallow root or even seaweeds will also work.

Or what is used to combat herbs that cause sluggishness?

I would try herbs high in B vitamins first such as pollen or nutritional yeast.