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, to tone the Spleen and the Blood, to harmonize the Energy of the Liver and the Spleen.
Associated symptoms : slow liver, frequent sighs, disruption of the menstrual cycle, fatigue, hypoglycemia, digestive disorders, depression, loss of appetite, dry mouth and throat, slightly red tongue.
Dosage
As this formula is available in different forms and at different dosages, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Can be taken long term.
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This formula is very useful for treating health problems in women: premenstrual syndrome, migraine, digestion problems, disruption of the menstrual cycle. Women are often in a Void of Blood because of menstruation, breastfeeding and pregnancy. If, to this Blood Void is added repressed anger, the drainage-decongestion function of the Liver is disturbed. The stagnation of the Energy of the Liver leads to pain in the breasts and chest. Stagnation of Energy leads to stagnation of Blood, hence menstrual problems. If the Energy of the Liver is congested, the Blood invades the Spleen and causes digestion problems. The congestion of the Liver and the Void of Blood cause headaches, dizziness, dryness of the mouth and throat.
Historical
This formula is cited in the book Ti Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, written in the dynasty of Song (960-1279).
Research
In 1960, the publication of traditional Chinese medicine Guang Dong Zhong Yi (number 8) published the result of the follow-up of 253 patients with chronic hepatitis. This study reveals that taking Xiao Yao Wan cured 36 of the patients while relieving the symptoms of 139 others.1
Composition
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Name in pine yin |
Pharmaceutical name |
Therapeutic actions |
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Chai Hu |
Radix bupleuri (buplevre root) |
Harmonizes and relaxes the Liver |
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Dang Gui |
Radix angelicae sinensis (angelica root) |
Tones the Blood, circulates the Blood |
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Bai Zhu |
Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae (atractylode rhizome) |
Tones the Spleen |
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Bai Shao |
Radix paeniae lactiflorae (white peony root) |
Tonifies the Blood, tones the Yin of the Liver |
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Fu Ling |
Sclerotium poriae cocos (filamentous fungus) |
Drains moisture |
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Zhi Gan Cao |
Radix glycyrrhizae uralensis (licorice root roasted in honey) |
Tones the average focus, harmonizes the action of plants |
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Wei Sheng Jiang |
Rhizoma zingiberis officinalis recens (roasted ginger rhizome) |
Harmonizes the stomach, controls the energy against the current |
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Bo he |
Herba mentha (aerial parts of the 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 of theAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, which are currently regarded as the highest standards in the world for the evaluation of the manufacturing processes of products from the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
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Available in Chinese herb stores, several natural health product stores, and distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Research and writing: Arlette Rouleau, Ac., OAQ and Pierre Lefrançois |
ReferencesBensky Dan and Barolet Randall, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Formulas & Strategies, Seattle, Eastland Press, 1990. 1. Xu Xiangcai, English-Chinese Encyclopedia of Practical Traditional Chinese Medicine: Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medical Formulae, Vol. 3, Higher Education Press, Beijing, 1994. |
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