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Xiao Yao San
Primary Traditional Functions
Calms the Spirit, nourishes Blood, spreads Liver Qi, strengthens the Spleen
Action
Relieves Liver Qi stagnation, strengthens Stomach and Spleen functions, harmonizes Stomach and Liver functions
Pattern
Liver Qi stagnation or blood deficiency
Tongue
A normal or darkish tongue with thin, white fur, An enlarged tongue with teeth-marks on its edges and/or cracks in its center, A pale tongue
Pulse
A bowstring pulse, A fine pulse
Description
Xiao Yao San is a classical formula that spreads Liver Qi, strengthens the Spleen, and nourishes Blood. Traditionally, it is used for emotional disturbances, hypochondriac discomfort, menstrual irregularities, and fatigue resulting from Liver Qi stagnation with Spleen and Blood deficiency. In modern functional use, it is commonly applied for PMS, anxiety, mild depression, digestive complaints, and general fatigue associated with Qi and Blood deficiency.
Traditional Indications
Rib distention, breast tenderness, fatigue, loss of appetite, bitter mouth, dry throat, headache related to Liver function disorder, menstrual cycle disorders, dizziness
Typical symptoms include:
- Dizziness, palpitations
- Fatigue, poor appetite, bloating
- Hypochondriac or flank pain
- Irritability, mood swings, or depression
- Liver Qi stagnation with Spleen Qi deficiency and Blood deficiency
- Menstrual irregularities or scanty flow
Modern Clinical Applications
Chronic hepatitis, pleuritis, chronic gastritis, neurosis, chronic menstrual problems, PMS, breast masses or cysts, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, ulcers, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome
Commonly applied in contemporary use for:
- Anxiety, irritability, or mild depression
- Fatigue, dizziness, or general weakness associated with Qi and Blood deficiency
- Digestive disturbances from Spleen deficiency
- Menstrual disorders, PMS, or dysmenorrhea related to Liver Qi stagnation
Typical Usage
3 capsules per day or as directed by your wellness coach.
Potency 10:1, 120 vegicaps per bottle.
Ingredients:
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 75 mg, Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 75 mg, Fu Ling (Poria) 75 mg, Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 75 mg, Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae) 75 mg, Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis) 50 mg, Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis) 50 mg, mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 25 mg
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose - alternative to animal gelatin).