Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn (加味逍遥散, Augmented Free and Easy Wanderer Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Chái Hú as chief herb. It contains Chái Hú, Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Bò Hé, Shēng Jiāng, Mǔ Dān Pí and Zhī Zǐ. Actions: spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; clears Heat from constraint.
| Pinyin | Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn (Jia Wei Xiao Yao San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 加味逍遥散 |
| English | Augmented Free and Easy Wanderer Powder |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Chái Hú |
| Tongue | Red edges or pale red |
| Pulse | Wiry, rapid or wiry deficient |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Chái Hú | 9g |
| Dāng Guī | 9g |
| Bái Sháo | 9g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 6g |
| Bò Hé | 3g |
| Shēng Jiāng | 3pc |
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 6g |
| Zhī Zǐ | 6g |
Actions
Spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; clears Heat from constraint
Indications
Liver qi stagnation with Spleen deficiency and constraint Heat: irritability, PMS, breast distension, bitter taste, red tongue edges
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Xiāo Yáo Sǎn shares Chái Hú, Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Bò Hé and Shēng Jiāng. Only Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn has Mǔ Dān Pí and Zhī Zǐ.
- Bā Zhēn Tāng shares Dāng Guī, Bái Sháo, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Shēng Jiāng. Only Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn has Chái Hú, Bò Hé, Mǔ Dān Pí and Zhī Zǐ; only Bā Zhēn Tāng has Rén Shēn, Shú Dì Huáng, Chuān Xiōng and Dà Zǎo.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn contains Chái Hú 9g, Dāng Guī 9g, Bái Sháo 9g, Bái Zhú 9g, Fú Líng 9g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 6g, Bò Hé 3g, Shēng Jiāng 3pc, Mǔ Dān Pí 6g and Zhī Zǐ 6g.
What is Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn used for?
Liver qi stagnation with Spleen deficiency and constraint Heat: irritability, PMS, breast distension, bitter taste, red tongue edges.
What are the actions of Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Spreads Liver qi; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; clears Heat from constraint.
What tongue and pulse go with Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn?
Tongue: Red edges or pale red. Pulse: Wiry, rapid or wiry deficient.
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