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Xiao Yao Wan
Traditional therapeutic uses
Main indications: premenstrual syndrome, migraine, chronic hepatitis, fibromyalgia.
In Chinese energy, this preparation is used to promote the free circulation of the Energy of the Liver, tone the Spleen and the Blood, harmonize the Energy of the Liver and the Spleen.
Associated symptoms : slow liver, frequent sighing, menstrual cycle imbalance, fatigue, hypoglycemia, digestive problems, depression, loss of appetite, dry mouth and throat, tongue a little red.
Dosage
As this formula comes in different forms and strengths, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Can be taken long term.
Comments
This formula is very useful for treating health problems in women: premenstrual syndrome, migraine, digestion problems, menstrual cycle imbalance. Women are often bloodless from menstruation, breastfeeding and pregnancy. If, to this Emptiness of Blood is added repressed anger, the function of drainage-decongestion of the Liver is disturbed. Stagnant Liver Energy causes pain in the breasts and chest. Stagnation of Energy leads to stagnation of Blood, hence menstrual problems. If the Liver Energy is congested, the Blood invades the Spleen and causes digestion problems. Congestion of the Liver and Emptiness of Blood cause headaches, dizziness, dry mouth and throat.
History
This formula is cited in the book Ti Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, written under the dynasty of Song (960-1279).
Research
In 1960, the publication of Traditional Chinese Medicine Guang Dong Zhong Yi (issue 8) published the results of the follow-up of 253 patients with chronic hepatitis. This study shows that taking Xiao Yao Wan Cured 36 of the patients while relieving the symptoms of 139 others.1
Composition
Nom en pin yin | Pharmaceutical name | Therapeutic actions |
Chai Hu | Radix bupleuri (buplévre root) | Harmonizes and relaxes the liver |
Dang Gui | Radix Angelica sinensis (angelica root) | Tones the Blood, circulates the Blood |
Bai Zhu | Rhizoma attractylodis macrocephalae (atractylode rhizome) | Tones the Spleen |
Bai Shao | Radix paeniae lactiflorae (white peony root) | Tones the Blood, tones the Yin of the Liver |
Fu Ling | Sclerotium poriae cocos (filamentous fungus) | Drains Moisture |
Zhi Gan Cao | Radix glycyrrhizae uralensis (licorice root roasted in honey) | Tones the medium focus, harmonizes the action of plants |
Wei Sheng Jiang | Offlcinalis fresh rhizome zingiberis (roasted ginger rhizome) | Harmonizes the Stomach, controls Energy against the current |
Bo He | Herba mentha (aerial parts of mint in bloom) | Relaxes the Liver, Reduces the Heat of the Liver |
On the shelves
The products of the following companies meet the good manufacturing practices ofAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, which are considered, at present, to be the highest standards in the world for the evaluation of manufacturing processes of Chinese Pharmacopoeia products.
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Available in Chinese herbalists, many natural health product stores, as well as distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine equipment.