Xiao Yao San
Ingredients: Bupleurum root (chai hu), Dong quai root (dang gui),Chinese peony root without bark (bai shao), Bai-zhu atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu),Poria sclerotium (fu ling), Chinese licorice root & rhizome (gan cao), Chinese mint aboveground parts (bo he), Ginger fresh rhizome (sheng jiang).
| Mandarin: 逍遙散 Pin-Yin: Xiao Yao San English: Tang-kuei & Bupleurum Formula Romaji: Shoyo San Kanji: 逍遙散 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
How it works:
- Soothes the liver
- Boosts energy of blood and the spleen
- Harmonizes stomach
- Removes qi stagnation
Clinical Applications:
- Deficiency in liver blood or spleen
- Stagnation of liver qi
Xiao Yao San is the predecessor of the Jia Wei Xiao Yao San formula, and it was developed around one thousand years ago. This formula aims to soothe the liver, boost the energy of the blood and spleen, and harmonize the stomach, in order to correct a deficiency in the blood and spleen and allow the liver qi to flow.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
|
White Peony |
Bai Shao |
|
Angelica Root |
Dang Gui |
|
Hoelen |
Fu Ling |
|
White Atractylodes |
Bai Zhu |
|
Bupleurum |
Chai Hu |
|
Processed Ginger |
Wei Jiang |
|
Baked Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
|
Mentha |
Bo He Ye |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Angelica Root nourishes the uterus and Bupleurum alleviates stagnation. Both herbs can be used to increase energy flow.