Herbal Information on Xiao Yao Wan
and functional disorders of the digestive system.
Here are the benefits of its key ingredients:
Bupleurum Root (Chai Hu): Helps soothe liver qi stagnation, alleviates stress, and regulates the flow of qi in the body.
Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root): Nourishes and tonifies the blood, regulates menstruation, and relieves menstrual cramps.
Bai Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome): Strengthens the spleen and stomach, improves digestion, and dries dampness.
Fu Ling (Poria Mushroom): Promotes urination, drains dampness, and calms the mind.
Gan Cao (Licorice Root): Harmonizes and moderates the other herbs, relieves spasms, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Xiao Yao Wan is commonly used for:
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): It relieves symptoms like mood swings, irritability, bloating, and cramps.
Menstrual irregularities: It can help regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate menstrual pain.
Stress and emotional disturbances: It calms the mind, reduces anxiety, and alleviates stress-related symptoms.
Digestive issues: It can help with bloating, indigestion, and constipation related to liver qi stagnation or spleen qi deficiency.
Who should use Xiao Yao Wan:
Women experiencing PMS, menstrual irregularities, or menstrual cramps.
Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional disturbances.
People with digestive issues related to liver qi stagnation or spleen qi deficiency.
How to use Xiao Yao Wan:
It is typically taken in pill or powder form, following the dosage recommended by a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.
It is best taken with warm water or herbal tea, before or between meals.
The duration of use may vary depending on the condition being treated and individual response.
It's important to consult a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner for proper diagnosis and dosage, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking other medications.
Pin Yin Name: Xiao Yao Wan, Hsiao Yao Wan, Xiao Yao San
Other Ingredients: Talcum, Activated carbon, Botanical wax
Pin Yin Ingredients: Bai Shao, Bai Zhu, Chai Hu, Dang Gui, Fu Ling-Kuai, Sheng Jiang, Gan Cao, Bo He
Botanical Ingredients: Bupleurum chinense root, Paeonia lactiflora root, Angelica sinensis root, Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome,
Poria cocos fungus, Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Mentha haplocalyx herb
Package Size: 200 teapills per bottle
Form: small round pills, called teapills
Dosage: Dosage on Bottle States 8 pills, 3 x per day. Or consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you experience heavy bleeding during menstruation.
Additional Information
- Supports the Digestive System
- Calms the Mind
- Relieves Stress and Occasional Anxiety
- Supports Natural Menstrual Cycle
- Moves Qi
- Invigorates Blood
- Dispels Liver Stasis+
Teapills (sometimes spelled tea pills) are one of the best ways to take your alternative medicine easily. There is no need to brew or decoct the tea mixture. The teapills are convenient to use, and you don't have to brew tea for hours. The teapills are convenient and can be easily taken with you in a purse or pocket. The typical recommended dosage is 8 teapills, three times daily. Make sure you check with your naturopathic doctor, physician, or herbalist before starting a new teapill regimen.
Teapills are usually taken with room temperature water right before a meal. If you have a sensitive stomach, you may find that you will need to take the teapills with a meal. The small pills are easy to swallow. Do remember though, these are herbs and at times the herbs are bitter, so you may taste a bit of bitterness when you are swallowing the small, pea-sized pill.
About Plum Flower Teapills
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-xia-yao-san
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3159992/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiao_Yao_Wan
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/xiaoyao.htm
https://www.acupuncturetimes.com/the-chinese-herbal-formula-xiao-yao-wan-can-relieve-depression/
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Free and easy wanderer brings my energy back into balance
I've started using this a couple times a month, after my period is over, to restore my energetic balance. I feel like my normal self, after a period of extreme hormone imbalance. It's quite a relief.
