Xiao Yao San
逍遥散

 

 

Rambling Powder

 Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Fibrosistic breast disease • Peptic Ulcer • Menopause • Irregular periods • Gastritis • Irritability • Stress
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

Granules

Tea Pills

Granules

Caplets

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Harmonize ⌕    Subcategory: Harmonize Liver and Spleen ⌕   Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang  ⌕       
Actions
Spreads liver qi • Tonify spleen • Tonify blood
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -      Pulse -      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications:
Contraindications: Severe diarrhea • Heat from Yin Deficiency
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Chai Hu • Thorowax • 柴胡 Release Exterior Wind Heat
9g
Harmonize interior and exterior • Reduce fevers • Reduce chills • Soothe liver Qi • Clear muscle layer heat • Tonify stomach Qi Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibaterial • Antiviral • Analgesic • Hepatoprotective • Immunemodulatory • Chemoprotective • Anti-tumor • Cholagogic • Sedative • Immunostimulate
Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 Tonify Blood
9g
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 Tonify Blood
9g
Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei Qi analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓   Drain Dampness
9g
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster
Bo He • Field Mint • 薄荷  Release Exterior Wind Heat
3g
Clear eyes • Dispel wind heat • Ease sore throat • Expel turbid filth • Resolve toxicity • Reduce rashes • Clear liver Qi stagnation • Drain stomach damp heat • Release exterior • Calm liver yang • Nourish lung yin Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic • Carminative • Antiandrogenic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Analgesic • Anticholesterol • Antidiabetic • Antimicrobial • Gastrointestinal • Emmenagogue • Increase local blood circulation • Decongestant
Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 Release Exterior Wind Cold
3g
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
6g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 Tonify Qi
9g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior • Stop sweating Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
Modifications For
+ Jin Yin Hua + Guan Zhong Vaginal discharge
– Zhi Gan Cao +Wang Bu Liu Xing + Jin Xue Teng + Dan Shen + Xiang Fu Fibrocystic breast disease
– Bai Zhu +Xiang Fu Severe hypochondriac pain 
+ Mu Dan Pi + Yu Jin +San Leng Severe fixed pain from blood stasis
– Wei Jiang – Bo He + Xiang Fu + Fo Shou + Dan Shen + Dang Shen Fatigued, poor appetite
+ Hai Piao Xiao + Mu Li Enlarged liver and spleen

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Chai Hu: Do not use as intramuscular injections • Liver fire • Hyperactive liver yang • Cytochrome P450, 2C9, 2E1, 2D6, and 3A4 • Greater than 19g may lead to liver injury
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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